Guidebook for Healesville
Food Scene
Amazing atmosphere, wine/beer tasting (try before you buy) including white wine on tap, perfect for a hot day. Within walking distance of Juliet House
62 locals recommend
Innocent Bystander
316-334 Maroondah HwyAmazing atmosphere, wine/beer tasting (try before you buy) including white wine on tap, perfect for a hot day. Within walking distance of Juliet House
Amazing food cooked by a registered chef. Great for Breakfast and lunch. Has the only outdoor eating area overlooking Watts River.
12 locals recommend
Watts River Cafe & Store
197 Maroondah HwyAmazing food cooked by a registered chef. Great for Breakfast and lunch. Has the only outdoor eating area overlooking Watts River.
Amazing food. Top pick for breakfast. Reasonable prices and intimate interior. Located in the heart of main street Healesville.
Cherry Tree Cafe
246 Maroondah HwyAmazing food. Top pick for breakfast. Reasonable prices and intimate interior. Located in the heart of main street Healesville.
One of the iconic Beechworth Bakeries created by Mr Tom O'Toole, now a franchise. Large restaurant located at the East End of Healesville near Innocent Bystander and Giant Steps.
28 locals recommend
Beechworth Bakery Healesville
316 Maroondah HwyOne of the iconic Beechworth Bakeries created by Mr Tom O'Toole, now a franchise. Large restaurant located at the East End of Healesville near Innocent Bystander and Giant Steps.
Drinks & Nightlife
A small Bar and cafe with a small outdoor drinking/smoking area. Inside quite unique. Food is delicious and again unique. Open until very late and has music/bands quite often on Friday or Saturday night. Located at the entrance of Healesville (west end).
39 locals recommend
Herd Bar and Cafe
179 Maroondah HwyA small Bar and cafe with a small outdoor drinking/smoking area. Inside quite unique. Food is delicious and again unique. Open until very late and has music/bands quite often on Friday or Saturday night. Located at the entrance of Healesville (west end).
Gin distillery made onsite. Only opened early this year and quite unique. Try many types of Gin and in a great atmosphere.
90 locals recommend
Four Pillars Distillery
2A Lilydale RdGin distillery made onsite. Only opened early this year and quite unique. Try many types of Gin and in a great atmosphere.
Brewery located in the industrial area of Healesville. Try local Yarra Valley beers onsite and take some home with you. Outside area available.
20 locals recommend
Watts River Brewing
7 Hunter RdBrewery located in the industrial area of Healesville. Try local Yarra Valley beers onsite and take some home with you. Outside area available.
Parks & Nature
Iconic Australian Zoo. There is nothing else like it in the world. Visit up close with Australian animals, reptiles and bird life. Walk thru the animal enclosures and meander thru the native gardens. Perfect for all ages, especially children. Disability friendly. Tours available - book direct before you go.
272 locals recommend
Healesville Sanctuary
Iconic Australian Zoo. There is nothing else like it in the world. Visit up close with Australian animals, reptiles and bird life. Walk thru the animal enclosures and meander thru the native gardens. Perfect for all ages, especially children. Disability friendly. Tours available - book direct before you go.
Perfect for the family with amazing views from the top of the Dam wall. Take a picnic with you. BBQ facilities available. One of the few places where it is free to visit. Check Parks Victoria for opening/closing times. Don't forget to visit the lookout, available 24 hours a day.
25 locals recommend
Maroondah Dam
Perfect for the family with amazing views from the top of the Dam wall. Take a picnic with you. BBQ facilities available. One of the few places where it is free to visit. Check Parks Victoria for opening/closing times. Don't forget to visit the lookout, available 24 hours a day.
Arts & Culture
Take a trip on a steam train along the iconic Healesville to Yarra Glen railway track. Travel thru the tunnel and take in the views of the Yarra Valley vineyards.
In 2018 the track will open to trips between Healesville and Yarra Glen. This is a major step towards the restoration of the Yarra Valley Railway line.
Visit the museum and Healesville Train Station or take a wander thru the work sheds to see how trains are built. There are plenty of volunteers there to take you thru and tell you the history.
16 locals recommend
Yarra Valley Railway
20 Healesville-Kinglake RdTake a trip on a steam train along the iconic Healesville to Yarra Glen railway track. Travel thru the tunnel and take in the views of the Yarra Valley vineyards.
In 2018 the track will open to trips between Healesville and Yarra Glen. This is a major step towards the restoration of the Yarra Valley Railway line.
Visit the museum and Healesville Train Station or take a wander thru the work sheds to see how trains are built. There are plenty of volunteers there to take you thru and tell you the history.
Essentials
Coles Healesville
251 Maroondah Hwy