GUIDEHealesville
Healesville Sanctuary From Melbourne: One Hour by Car, or Lilydale Train Plus Bus 685, With Prices and Access Details (VIC)
Healesville Sanctuary is, in Zoos Victoria’s words, “just a one hour drive from Melbourne CBD through the stunning Yarra Valley wine region”. It is also reachable by train and bus: a Lilydale line train to Lilydale station, then bus 685 to the Sanctuary. This guide sets out Zoos Victoria’s directions by car and public transport, the admission prices it lists as of 8 November 2026, and what it says about accessibility and stroller hire.