Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville, Victoria
A wildlife sanctuary set in bushland that specialises in Australian animals, including platypus, wombats, koalas and Tasmanian devils. A reliable way to see native species up close in the Yarra Valley.
- Nearest town
- Healesville, Victoria
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -37.6746, 145.5339
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
FAQs
Where is Healesville Sanctuary?
Healesville Sanctuary is in Healesville, Victoria, at GPS -37.6746, 145.5339.
What is there to see near Healesville Sanctuary?
Places worth a stop nearby: Yering Station (15 km), Puffing Billy Railway (30 km), Royal Exhibition Building (52 km) and Hosier Lane street art (52 km).
When is the best time to visit Healesville Sanctuary?
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)