Wheelchair day tours
Yarra Valley Wheelchair Tour
Our Yarra Valley wheelchair tour combines native wildlife, award-winning wine and rolling green hills into one full day, planned stop by stop with wheelchair access in mind. From koalas and platypus in the morning to chocolate tasting in the afternoon, with plenty of time at each stop and nothing rush.
🕦 8 hour day tour, door to door service
♿️ Best for Wheelchair user + up to 3 companions
🕦 Departs 8:30am, Returns 4:30pm (flexible)
Stop 1
Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary is a renowned bushland wildlife park in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne, dedicated to native Australian animals and conservation. Wander through natural bushland habitats for close encounters with koalas, kangaroos, platypus and birds of prey, alongside a dedicated Wildlife Health Centre.
Accessibility Highlights
- Eight accessible parking bays near the entrance
- An easy-to-follow pathway system throughout, suited to wheelchairs and strollers
- A Changing Places facility with a tracking hoist, full-sized change table and larger accessible toilet, opened with an MLAK key
- Further accessible toilets at the main entrance, Harvest Café and the Reptile Precinct
Good to know: Book entry tickets in advance for a better price, and Companion Card holders receive free entry. Two hours is a comfortable amount of time to see the Australian wildlife properly without feeling rushed.
Visit Healesville Sanctuary's website
Stop 2
Lunch at Beechworth Bakery, Healesville
A relaxed lunch stop in the heart of Healesville — the local branch of the well-known Beechworth Bakery, serving fresh bread, pies and pastries counter-style in a large, easy-to-navigate space with plenty of seating.
Good to know: Large on-site carpark and a casual counter-service format, which suits a flexible, no-fuss lunch break between stops.
Visit Beechworth Bakery's website
Stop 3
Wine Tasting at De Bortoli Yarra Valley
De Bortoli is one of Australia's largest family-owned wine companies, with a history dating back to 1928. The Yarra Valley Estate is more than just a cellar door — at its heart is a contemporary Italian-style restaurant welcoming up to 120 guests to share in the food and wine.
Accessibility Highlights
- Accessible parking at the cellar door, with a lift up to the restaurant inside
- Accessible toilets at both the cellar door and the restaurant
- A dedicated accessible drop-off point right outside the entrance, clearly signed on the main driveway
Good to know: When booking ahead, let them know a wheelchair user will be staying in their chair for the visit — all bookings are indoors unless you request otherwise.
Visit De Bortoli's website
Stop 4
The Chocolateries – Yarra Valley
Handcrafting chocolate on-site since 2012, this Yarra Valley favourite has been capturing the imaginations of chocolate lovers young and old ever since. With hundreds of handcrafted chocolates, artisan ice cream and sweeping lawns and gardens to wander, it's a relaxed way to end the day.
Accessibility Highlights
- Wheelchair ramps at the entrance
- Onsite accessible parking and an accessible drop-off area out the front
- Accessible toilets on site
- Wheelchair-accessible tables inside
Good to know: No bookings are needed here – just walk in.
Visit The Chocolateries' websiteAll activities, stops and timings in this itinerary may change based on weather, traffic, parking availability, road closures, venue capacity or other circumstances beyond our control. We'll always do our best to stick to the planned schedule, but alternative arrangements may be made where needed for safety or practicality.
Ready to Book your Yarra Valley Wine Tour
Get in touch and we’ll help you plan the day, from pick up at your Melbourne Accommodation to drop-off at the end.