We love animals and we love wine. Put them together and you get Wine & Wildlife, a heartwarming winter event at Healesville Sanctuary. Over one weekend in August, you’ll discover tasty drops from 19 wineries, breweries and distilleries from the Yarra Valley. As you sip, wander around the Sanctuary and admire koalas, dingoes and more. After that, warm up by the bonfire and listen to live acoustic music. Wine & Wildlife will take place on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30. Tastings will be available from 10:30am to 4pm, with members receiving early access from 10am.
Wine & Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary
Rug up in your winter woollies, put on your trusty gumboots and explore the Sanctuary throughout the day. Then, settle into the marquee or linger by the crackling bonfire, while listening to live music. There’s plenty of wine to keep you warm, as well as a selection of local and international cuisine from food trucks. Kids can also take part in a zine making workshop.
Each ticketholder will receive a reusable picnic glass for tastings. Sample drops from producers around the region, including:
- Zonzo Estate
- De Bortoli Wines
- Boat O’Craigo
- Helen & Joey Estate
- Rochford Wines
- St Hubert’s
- Watts River Brewing
- 777 Distilling
- Bloody Hill Wines
- CherryHill Orchards
- Jayden Ong Wines
- Oakridge Wines
- Payten & Jones
- Riverstone Estate
- Stag Lane Distillers
- Steels Gate Wines
- Sutherland Estate
- Hop Hen Brewing
- Yarrawood Estate
Non-alcoholic options will also be available, so you don’t have to worry about missing out.
If you’re feeling peckish, there will also be a range of festival-style food available for purchase from vendors like Lady Paella, Moo Bee, The Greatest Doughman and The Yumpling Truck. The Sanctuary’s cafes will also be serving up treats.
You’re also welcome to bring in your own food, however, due to the nature of this event, you cannot bring in your own alcohol.
This event helps Healesville Sanctuary support their wildlife hospital, the Australian Wildlife Health Centre. They treat roughly 2,000 wild animals every year, as well as look after the health of Sanctuary residents. After enjoying a day of wine tasting, you can certainly go home happy, knowing that you’ve supported local animals.
Key info:
📅Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30
🕒Tasting from 10:30am to 4pm
🎫Early bird price is $27 for members, and $45 for non-members. Children under 18 can enter for free. Tickets to Wine & Wildlife will give you exclusive entry to Healesville Sanctuary. General admission tickets to the Sanctuary will not be available on this particular weekend.
📍Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777
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