Wine & Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary

Overview

Beat the winter blues with a weekend at Healesville Sanctuary for the Wine & Wildlife festival, which transforms the bushland location into an exciting cellar door experience. 

The cosy winter festival takes place on Saturday, August 30–Sunday, August 31, and will include giant tepees and crackling bonfires to keep you warm, as well as live acoustic performances. Plus, you can taste wines from 22 Yarra Valley wineries, breweries and distilleries, while you roam Healesville Sanctuary and admire Australia's wildlife.

Sutherland Estate, Four Pillars, Steels Gate Wines, Zonzo Estate, De Bortoli, Hop Hen Brewing, Tokar Estate and Stag Lane Distillery are some of the drinks producers participating this year, offering a range of tastings to enjoy. 

If enjoying a few wines amidst beautiful scenery isn't enough, you can also feel good about making a difference — proceeds from ticket sales will contribute to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured animals. 

Make sure to plan ahead, though, as Healesville Sanctuary will only be open to Wine & Wildlife ticket-holders for the entirety of the festival. If you book early, you can score tickets for $45 instead of the usual $60. For members, early bird prices are $27 instead of $40, while those under 18 have free entry.