Wine & Wildlife - A Magical Weekend Awaits!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Healesville Sanctuary, where the best of Yarra Valley wine, food, and winter come together! With more local wine producers than ever before, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are on sale now for the general public. Secure yours before they're gone!
What to Expect:
- Taste exquisite wines from the Yarra Valley’s top producers as you explore the Sanctuary.
- Cozy up in giant Teepees and enjoy the warmth of open fires while soaking in live acoustic music.
- ❤️ Best of all, your participation supports the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
Note: This is a fully ticketed event. Only those with event tickets will be admitted, so make sure you’ve got yours! ️
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 August 2024
Time: Exclusive Wine & Wildlife area for Zoo Members opens at 10am. The general Wine & Wildlife area is open from 10:30am - 4:30pm. The Sanctuary is open from 9am - 5pm.
️ Ticket Prices:
- Zoo Member Adult: $48 (includes wine tasting and glass)
- Zoo Member Child (under 18 years): Free
- Adult (18+ years): $60 (includes admission to Healesville Sanctuary for one day, wine tasting and glass)
- Child (under 18 years): Free
Remember, entry is with a paid event ticket only. General admission and member scans are not available during these two days.
️ Participating Food Outlets:
- Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen - South Indian Street Food
- Lady Paella – Spanish Rice
- Little Yarra Creperie
- Moo Bee - Mexican Food
- The Greatest Doughman – Gourmet Doughnuts
- Hot Chips
- Gourmet Sausages
- Stone & Crow - Artisan Cheese
- ☕ Coffee for Wildlife
Entertainment Lineup:
- Murrundindi
- Sam & Sam
- Ash King
- Utah (Saturday only)
- Hendrix (Sunday only)
Participating Wineries and Breweries:
Enjoy a curated selection from Yarra Valley's finest wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic producers:
- Banks Botanicals
- Boat O’Craigo
- CherryHill Orchards
- De Bortoli Wines
- Four Pillars
- Greenstone Vineyards
- Hargreaves Hill Brewery
- Helen and Joey Estate
- Hop Hen Brewing
- Jayden Ong Wine
- Oakridge Estate
- Payten & Jones Wine
- Punt Road Wines & Napoleone Cider
- Stag Lane Distillers
- St Huberts
- Steels Gate Wines
- Sutherland Estate
- Tokar Estate
- Watts River Brewing
- Zonzo Estate
Getting Here:
By Car: Healesville Sanctuary is located on Badger Creek Road, Healesville. Take the Eastern Freeway from Melbourne, continue along Maroondah Highway through Ringwood and Lilydale, and turn right into Badger Creek Road just past the township center. Follow the signs to the Sanctuary.
By Public Transport: Catch a train to Lilydale station. From there, bus 685 will take you directly to Healesville Sanctuary. Easy and convenient!
