Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Drinking & Nightlife
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Healesville & the Lower Yarra Valley
Pretty little Healesville is the main town and base for exploring the triangular area of the
Lower Yarra Valley. It's famous for its wildlife sanctuary, and perfectly located for easy
access to some of the region's finest wineries - from here it's a scenic drive or cycle cir-
cuit to Yarra Glen and Coldstream.
Sights & Activities
Healesville Sanctuary
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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
( 03-5957 2800;
www.zoo.org.au/healesville
; Badger Creek Rd, Healesville; adult/child/family $30/13.20/68.50;
9am-5pm; 685, 686)
One of the best places in southern Australia to see native fauna, this
wildlife park is full of kangaroos, dingoes, lyrebirds, Tasmanian devils, bats, koalas,
eagles, snakes and lizards. The Platypus House displays the shy underwater creatures, and