Parks

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise

"A handler at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary holding a large bird of prey on her gloved hand

Brisbane River cruise with view of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary entrance.

Tourists enjoying a Brisbane River Cruise en route to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Koalas resting in trees at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary during Brisbane River Cruise.

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

Highlights

Board a Brisbane river cruise and enjoy the informative commentary from your captain.
Make your way to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world.
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours here and get to hand-feed kangaroos, see over 130 koalas, and more.

Inclusions

Entry into Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Return Brisbane river cruise from the CBD to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Narrated journey by the captain

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your Experience

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

Accessibility

There are 28 stairs to climb from the riverbank to the entry gates at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. This is not suitable for wheelchair users.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at the Cultural Centre Pontoon.
The pontoon is located on the South Bank Boardwalk, just outside the Queensland Art Gallery/Modern Art Gallery/State Library cultural precinct at South Bank (near the Cultural Centre Tunnel).

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point