Wildlife & Wineries

Just outside Melbourne, the spectacular Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are prized for their beauty, wineries, national parks, forests and mountains. Enjoy free time at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary to wander through the Australian bushland. Zookeepers will tell you about the platypus, parrots, kangaroos, wombats and koala. More than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles live here. Continue to the Yarra Valley wine district, where the varieties grown include Shiraz, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Rochford Winery prides itself on the production of premium-quality wines that express the true character of their vineyards. Sample award-winning wines at the cellar door, appreciate the landscape from the observation tower or stroll through the art gallery. Dominique Portet is a beautiful Mediterranean-style property, a romantic location and ideal for sipping wine, dining and touring the winery. Sample a glass of wine before you return to Melbourne.