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15 Best Melbourne Wildlife Tours

These are the wildlife tours I’d pick around Melbourne, split between sanctuaries and properly wild encounters. Healesville Sanctuary keeps Australian species only, which makes it the strongest single stop for koalas, platypus and dingoes. For kangaroos in open country, the You Yangs trips deliver most reliably.

1.From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road and Wildlife Tour

Discover the stunning beauty of the Great Ocean Road and get up close with Australia's incredible wildlife on this unforgettable tour from Melbourne.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Bus bit squashy and leg room like on a plane. Aside from that awesome day trip, Theo was very entertaining and imparted great information. Plenty of time at each stop to take in views etc.”

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2.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour+London Bridge Wildlife

Discover the stunning Australian coastline with the Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour+London Bridge Wildlife, featuring wildlife sightings, scenic stops, and fewer crowds for perfect photos.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Philip was very nice! He made sure everyone was comfortable and took good care of us! He showed is the good spots and made sure the whole trip was smooth and easy! Thanks to him we saw some secret spots and wildlife :)”

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4.From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koalas Tour

Join this full-day tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island for visits to koalas, scenic coastlines, and the world-famous penguin parade—an authentic wildlife experience.

★ 4.7

“Amazing trip and worth the price for the amount we saw and day out. Tom was a great guide and made the trip run smoothly, even after we have to change plans due to bush fires. Would recommend”

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6.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.

Experience the best of Australia's Great Ocean Road with a tour that includes koalas, a forest walk, and a delightful morning tea. Don't miss out!

★ 4.5

“This is an absolute must-do trip and this is the perfect way of doing it, going to all the main attractions with a perfect amount of stop offs and time at each place. Warren our guide was absolutely brilliant, extremely helpful, knowledgeable, clear, and very…”

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7.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip From Melbourne

Experience the cutest wildlife encounters on a day-trip to Phillip Island! Meet penguins and koalas up close in this unforgettable Melbourne adventure. Book now!

★ 5.0

“This could have been a much better experience. We made it to places but were rushed everywhere. We DID have enough time to have dinner without a big rush. SO many people at the penguin parade (to be expected) and we did get Read more”

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8.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour With Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Experience the beauty of Phillip Island on a full-day tour. Get up close with kangaroos, koalas, and witness the mesmerizing penguin parade. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 4.5

“Book specifically with Site Seeing Tours and ask for Luke. He made the entire trip interactive and fun. We did encounter communication issue with the office. We waited an hour for pickup because we didnt receive the change in time notice.”

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9.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

Discover the wild at Werribee Open Range Zoo with guided safaris, engaging exhibits, and Australian wildlife in natural settings just outside Melbourne.

★ 4.5

“It was definetely a heartwarming experience best for all walks of life. I had a lot of fun most especially the tour in the wild where we see the group of rhinos, giraffes, and all saharan animals. I also love how the zoo is continously…”

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11.From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

Discover the charm of Melbourne's iconic Puffing Billy Steam Train and get up close with Australia's wildlife on this unforgettable tour. Book now!

★ 4.7

“Anthony was a brilliant tour guide! Enjoyed our Christmas songs on the way up to get us into the spirit. The sanctuary was great, must see the ‘birds of prey’ show. Puffing billy was fun and showed off beautiful views of Melbourne!”

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14.Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour From Melbourne With Healesville Sanctuary

Explore the wild side of Yarra Valley with our Wildlife & Wine Day Tour. Encounter unique animals at Healesville Sanctuary and savor the region's finest wines.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day in the Yarra Valley. Prior to our trip Paul was very clear with communication. Our guide Simon was great, knew all the tricks at the Sanctuary and was helpful with wine suggestions. The lunch on the trip was delicious with…”

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15.Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

Experience the wildest adventure at Melbourne Zoo! Get your general entry ticket now and discover the incredible world of exotic animals like never before. Don't miss out, click here!

★ 4.0

“Amazing place where you could see platypuses! We were lucky to see the one on a feeding spree! We also saw chimpanzee “flying” the ropes above the ground: This is absolutely unique to this zoo! We spend several hours in the zoo, and they rolled…”

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4.9Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers1 day$91 4.9Yarra Valley Foodies Tour with Chandon and Kangaroo Safari!7 hours$123 4.4Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Iconic Stops & Wildlife12 - 13 hours$42 4.5Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip With Koala Conservation Reserve Visit$111.17 5.0Great Ocean Road and Wildlife Tour for Backpackers aged 18-35$92.52 4.51 Day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour From Melbourne$157.08 5.0Yarra Valley Afternoon Chandon, Chocolates, Cheese & Kangaroos$125.52 4.6From Melbourne: Phillip Is Penguin Parade & Koala Reserve 4.0Werribee Open Range Zoo General Admission Ticket$40.88 4.5Grampians National Park With Kangaroos and Mackenzie Falls From Melbourne$96.83 4.4From Melbourne Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour12.5 hours$95 4.5Small Group Bus Tour Phillip Island Wildlife and Brighton Beach$111.17 4.7From Melbourne: Grampians National Park & Kangaroos$89 4.5Deluxe Safari Adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo – Excl. Entry$43.03 4.5Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour$104.00 4.5From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Chandon Cheese & Kangaroos Tour7 hours$123 4.8From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour10 hours$226 4.6Melbourne: French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition12 - 14 hours$155 4.3Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with kangaroos & koalas12 hours$75 5.0Wine Tasting & Wildlife Tour From Melbourne With a Local Guide$124 5.0Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife – Private Regional Tour$767.45 4.8Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Bubbles & Kangaroos Tour7 hours$123 5.0Phillip Island Wildlife Cruise and Penguin Tour from Melbourne$118.35 4.0Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo$42.32