Free Guided Tours

Enjoy a free guided tour around the Sanctuary with our friendly volunteers. Sanctuary guides tailor your tour to your special needs and interests. Specially trained guides are available to help the vision impaired.  To ensure a guide, bookings are advised, or ask our admissions staff on arrival if a guide is available for a personalised tour.  

The Sanctuary guides can provide a buggy service for up to two people. This service is subject to availability and bookings are advised. 

For bookings:
Tel: (03) 5957 2804 or (03) 5957 2816

Barbecue and Picnic Facilities
Relax and enjoy a barbecue or picnic at one of the Sanctuary's picnic areas. Order a gourmet picnic pack on arrival and DIY barbecue in style! A perfect way to catch up with family and friends or let the kids run free while you enjoy the natural surrounds.

Picnic areas and barbecues are available for group bookings.

For reservations and pricing, please contact the Zoos Victoria Sales Team, Tel: 1300 ZOOS VIC.

Sanctuary Harvest - Eat, Drink Yarra Valley   

At Sanctuary Harvest, we source the freshest of seasonal and local ingredients from the wonderful Yarra Valley.  We have food ready to go from our daily display, stocked with delicious hot pies, seasonal salads, hearty soups and great cakes.  Take some time out and enjoy something a little more substantial from our blackboard menu, accompanied by a glass of Yarra Valley wine an icy cold beer, or try the local Hargreaves Cider.  And to finish don't miss our indulgent chocolate cake, handmade local biscuits, or old fashioned crumble with a fabulous Genovese coffee. 

Group Catering
The team at Sanctuary Harvest can provide catering for small and large events. From morning to afternoon teas, fabulous lunches or dinners, to major conferences, our signature style focuses on fresh Yarra Valley regional food and wine. Let us personalise your event at Healesville Sanctuary.  

Fabulous Gourmet Picnic Hampers and Barbecue Packs from Sanctuary Harvest
Gourmet picnic hampers and barbecue packs featuring a range of local Yarra Valley produce can be pre-ordered. Simply ring through to Sanctuary Harvest and confirm your selection at least 24 hours prior and we will have a delicious barbecue pack ready to cook or simply spread some rugs in one of the wonderful lawn areas and unpack a picnic hamper.

For further information on group catering, barbecue packs or picnic hampers contact Sanctuary Harvest.

Tel: (03) 5957 2837 

Email: harvest.sanctuary@bigpond.com

Sanctuary Gift Shop
The Sanctuary's award-winning gift shop offers a large variety of beautiful well-crafted products.  Don't miss it - the perfect place to buy gifts for friends or family, or why not indulge yourself!

Open every day of the year.

Weekdays: 10.00am–5.00pm
Weekends/public holidays: 10.00am–5.30pm

Tel: (03) 5957 2817

Fax: (03) 5957 2872

Email: giftshop@zoo.org.au

Wheelchairs and Pushers
The Sanctuary has an easy-to-follow pathway system with access for people using wheelchairs and pushers. Wheelchairs and pushers are also available for hire.

Pushers: $11 hire with $8.80 refundable deposit.
Wheelchairs: $22 hire, fully refundable deposit.

All prices are GST inclusive.