Brisbane River cruise boat heading to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with passengers on board.
Cruise boat on Brisbane River with city skyline in background.
Tourists feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.
Tourists enjoying a day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, surrounded by lush greenery.
Tourist feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.
Tourists observing a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Tourists interacting with a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise

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Enjoy a memorable river cruise to the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world. This is a must-do activity when in Brisbane!

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)

Brisbane River cruise boat heading to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with passengers on board.

Brisbane River cruise boat heading to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with passengers on board.

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
Cruise boat on Brisbane River with city skyline in background.

Cruise boat on Brisbane River with city skyline in background.

Tourists feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.

Tourists feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.

Tourists enjoying a day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, surrounded by lush greenery.

Tourists enjoying a day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, surrounded by lush greenery.

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.
Tourist feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.

Tourist feeding a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane.

Tourists observing a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Tourists observing a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

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This experience includes entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a round-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre Pontoon, and live onboard commentary by the captain.
The river journey takes approximately 70 minutes with narration provided by the experienced captain about landmarks and riverside life along the way.
At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you'll have the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and emus, watch birds of prey, and observe over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.
You will have between 2.5 to 3 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to explore on your own, participate in keeper talks, and enjoy wildlife encounters.
Yes, the Brisbane River cruise is wheelchair accessible and features pram-friendly facilities both onboard and at the sanctuary.
It's recommended to bring sunscreen for protection against the sun and a camera to capture memories with kangaroos and scenic river views.
The Brisbane River cruise departs from the Cultural Centre Pontoon, located in the heart of the city.
Lone Pine is recognized as the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary. It opened its doors in 1927 with just two koalas, now housing over 70 species of animals.
No, food and beverages are not included; visitors will need to arrange their own meals during the experience.
Hotel transfers or any additional transport arrangements are excluded from this package. Visitors should plan these separately if needed.
You'll get to hand-feed kangaroos and emus, watch birds of prey, and enjoy seeing over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.
It's a good idea to bring sunscreen and a camera so you can capture photos of kangaroos and scenic river sights.
You'll spend between 2.5 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, allowing ample time for keeper talks and wildlife encounters.
The round-trip Brisbane River cruise lasts for about 70 minutes.
Food and beverages are not included; you'll need to arrange for those separately if desired.
The round-trip cruise departs from the Cultural Centre Pontoon in Brisbane.
Your experienced captain will offer live narration, sharing insights into city landmarks and riverside life as you journey along the Brisbane River.
Lone Pine holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, opened in 1927 with just two koalas and now home to more than 70 species.
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and features pram-friendly facilities both onboard and at the sanctuary.
While not included in your ticket price, you have the option of purchasing wildlife encounter upgrades such as photos with koalas.

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