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Koala Cruise to Lone Pine Sanctuary
Cruise along the beautiful Brisbane River and visit the world-famous Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary! Take in city sights along the way and spend 3 hours getting close to Australia’s incredible wildlife. Ready for an unforgettable day out? Keep reading to discover more!
Hop aboard Brisbane’s original Koala Cruise and enjoy a relaxing river journey that’s been delighting visitors for over 60 years. This scenic cruise glides past the city’s historic riverside landmarks, iconic attractions, and peaceful wildlife habitats, all while you listen to entertaining, easy-to-follow commentary that brings Brisbane’s story to life.
After a smooth cruise upriver, you’ll arrive at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. With up to 3 hours to explore. Wander leafy pathways, meet Australian wildlife, watch keeper talks, and snap that essential koala photo moment.
When it’s time to head back, simply re-join the boat for a calm and comfortable return cruise to the city, giving you one more chance to enjoy Brisbane’s beautiful river views.
Departs:
This tour departs every day of the week, excluding Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.
Start times:
The cruise departs from Cultural Centre Pontoon at 9.00am. Boarding starts at 8.30am.
Duration:
Around 5.5 hours. You will have 3 hours to explore the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Experience Includes
- Scenic Brisbane River Cruise to the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary
- Central departure point right in the heart of Brisbane City
- Informative onboard commentary as you glide past city skyscrapers, leafy suburbs and waterside mansions
- Admission to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – Australia’s premier koala experience
- Up-close encounters with over 130 koalas
- Three hours to explore the sanctuary: hand-feed kangaroos and emus, and watch birds of prey in action
- Flexible Booking – cancel for a full refund or amend your booking for free!*
Experience Excludes
- Morning teas, meals, snacks and beverages. These are available to purchase on board
- Hotel transfers
Terms & Conditions
- There is a cafe on board to indulge in homemade morning teas, meals and snacks and a large range of beverages (at your own expense)
- The itinerary may be altered due to public holidays and is subject to change without notice.
- Children from 0-2 years are not catered for.
- Hotel transfers are not included. The cruise departs from Cultural Centre Pontoon located on the Boardwalk outside the Queensland Art Gallery/GOMA Cultural Precinct at Southbank.
- Please note: There are 28 stairs to climb from the boat to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary entry gates.
- *Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations and amendments are allowed for bookings cancelled with the tour operator up to 24 hours before your chosen activity date. Please keep in mind that there is a significant time difference between Australia and the UK, so be sure to allow for this when making your cancellation. After the 24-hour window, no amendments or refunds will be provided.
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