Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise
Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise
5 hours
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This Brisbane River cruise to Lone Pine is ideal for wildlife lovers seeking a scenic and relaxing way to meet iconic Australian animals.
Enjoy a 70-minute river journey from Brisbane with live commentary by the captain, sharing insights into the city’s landmarks and riverside life.
Explore Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary—hand-feed kangaroos, watch birds of prey, and see over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, with plenty of time for keeper talks, wildlife encounters, and a peaceful riverside setting.
Fun fact: Lone Pine is the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, opened in 1927 with just two koalas and now home to more than 70 species of animals.
Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Round-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre Pontoon
Live onboard commentary by the captain
Food & beverages
Hotel transfers or other transport
Wildlife encounter upgrades (e.g., koala photos)
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Get up close with koalas
Board a 70-minute cruise right at the heart of the city; the Brisbane River Cruise has been transferring guests to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for over 70 years! Along the way, your experienced captain will offer narration of all that you see around you. This includes breathtaking modern mansions and iconic Queenslander homes on Brisbane's exclusive waterfront. The boat will drop you right along the shores of the park, and you will have 2.5 to 3 hours to explore the sanctuary on your own.
Spend your time getting up close and seeing for yourself Australia's diverse range of native creatures. Hand feed kangaroos and emus, catch sight of the rare and shy platypus swimming, marvel at the many amazing birds of prey.
Itinerary
- 8.30-9am: Boarding from Cultural Centre Pontoon
- 9am: Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon
- 10.15am: Arriving at Lone Pine Sanctuary
- 3hrs &15min: Explore Lone Pine Sanctuary
- 13.30pm: Depart Lone Pine Sanctuary
- 14.45pm: Arrive back in city at Cultural Centre Pontoon
Know before you go
What to bring
- Bring sunscreen and a camera for photos with kangaroos and scenic river sights.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible with pram-friendly facilities onboard and at the sanctuary.
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