Maru Koala and Animal Park

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Get in touch with wildlife at Maru Koala and Animal Park.

Enjoy hand feeding and patting the koalas, kangaroos and wallabies, which includes rare albino animals. Join regular keeper talks with the opportunity to have your professional photo taken with one of the koalas or other animals. See a range of animals including dingoes, Tasmanian devils, wombat, quoll, a crocodile and the nocturnal and reptile houses and meet the keepers at regular talks including the Wildlife show in the auditorium.

Then set sail into Pirate Pete’s mini golf adventure and enjoy 18 holes of pirating fun. Enjoy a meal in the licensed Homestead Bistro with a tempting range of fresh foods all prepared by the talented team. Maru has sealed paths throughout and amenities for all abilities, with plenty of seating and sheltered and shaded areas. They also offer a range of gifts and souvenirs with some packages available to purchase online.

Maru welcomes group and private bookings and also caters for children’s parties and have an outdoor play area. Owned and run by the Heffer family for over 35 years, they personally take the time to ensure you enjoy your visit.

Maru Koala and Animal Park

Grantville,

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Bar
  • Barbeque
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Kiosk
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
  • Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Provide information in large print
  • Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have handrails on all your stairways
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
  • Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
  • Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
27/09/2025

Grantville

Maru Koala and Animal Park
1650 Bass Highway
Grantville, Victoria

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 13th
06:45 pm

3:59 am – 5:44 am

06:29 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 13th
06:45 pm

3:47 am – 5:32 am

06:17 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am
September 14th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am