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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY
HEDGEND MAZE
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville
Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra
Valley wine region. Wander through the tranquil tracks and meet
iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypus,
dingoes, wombats and emus.
The property sits in the heart of the Yarra Valley, a little over
an hour from Melbourne. The 20-acre park is set up with
different outdoor rooms for visitors to naturally explore,
like walking through formal gardens, thinking and solving
attractions, Australian culture as well as visiting and
feeding our friendly farm animals.
Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre treats and cares for more
than 1,500 native animals every year. Take a visit to the Centre and meet our vets and
nurses, as they treat sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in need of care. Highlights also
include Spirits of the Sky bird show and the Tales from Platypus Creek show!
FEATURES
• Over 200 species of Australian wildlife
including the iconic kangaroo and
koala as well as animals that you would
never see in the wild
• Natural bush setting with no concrete
paths within the property
• Located in the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s
premier wine region
• Close up animal encounters with
Australian wildlife
• Australian wildlife hospital which
operates all day and is free for guests
to visit to meet vets and animals in
need of care
• Unique international education
program teaching students about
wildlife and our conservation work
• World first platypus show and behind
the scenes experience
• Daily bird show and keeper
presentations
• Free bird feeding all day, with
seed and nectar provided
FACILITIES
• Outdoor adventure
• Picnics/BBQ facilities
• Weddings and functions
GROUP FACILITIES
• Bookings required
• Coach parking
• Conference facilities
• Guided Tours
• Dietary by request
OPENING HOURS
9am to 5pm, daily.
CONTACT
Daisy Jenkins
Badger Creek Rd
Healesville VIC 3777
T (+613) 9340 2773
E djenkins@zoo.org.au
W zoo.org.au/healesville
Visitors can explore Hedgend from as little as one hour to all day. Catering for all
ages & abilities, most activities are open-ended, specifically designed for fun & learning.
Mandarin and Japanese self guided tours are available. Our landscapes offer wonderful
photo opportunities with native birds & you may even see the local kangaroos grazing
in the grassland.
FEATURES
• Large open views of the
mountain ranges
• Manicured gardens
• Hedge mazes to wander through
• Garden games and attractions
• Farm animals to meet and feed
FACILITIES
• Outdoor adventure
• Picnics/BBQ facilties
• Special events/festivals
• Weddings and functions
GROUP FACILITIES
• Coach parking
• Team building activities
TOURISM AWARDS
2014 Victorian Tourism Finalist
Awards Finalist.
OPENING HOURS
Tour group operation:10am to 5.30pm
Monday to Sunday.
Business Closing dates: Easter Monday,
22 December to 26 December.
We resume school holiday entry from
27 December to 28 January, 2019.
We can be on call for your tour
(+61) 459 595 057.
CONTACT
Lea Bowen
163 Albert Road
Healesville VIC 3777
T (+61) 459 595 057
E lea@hedgend.com.au
W hedgend.com.au
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