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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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4.8(1,661 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes

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Overview

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5 hours 30 minutes

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See Australia’s amazing animals on a day trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary from Brisbane. Your river cruise takes you from the bustling waterfront of Southbank to the lush parklands of Lone Pine, with the chance to see iconic sights as you glide along the water. At the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you can get up close to koalas, kangaroos and watch platypus, sheepdogs, and birds of prey in action. Animal lovers will not want to miss this experience!

Check-in is required by 8.45 am, departs at 9am sharp, arriving at Lone Pine Sanctuary 10:15- departing Lone Pine at 1:30pm and arriving back in the city at 2:45pm

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair: Cruise is accessible however Lone Pine has a set of 28 steps to climb from the jetty to the entrance

No health restrictions apply to this tour

What To Expect

The Brisbane River

You’ll board your boat in Brisbane’s Southbank district and leave the city behind on a relaxing cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy informative commentary from your captain as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront, passing from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Included

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

At 10:15am you’ll arrive at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you’ll be free to explore for 3 hours. Lone Pine opened in 1927 as a safe refuge for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas, at a time when the species was being culled for the fur trade. Today, Lone Pine remains as a destination not only see native Australian animals, but to also connect and learn, and to leave feeling inspired to make small, positive changes in your daily lives to help protect native wildlife and habitats. Along with koalas and kangaroos, Lone Pine hosts a sheepdog show where you see the dogs round up a herd of sheep, responding to their master’s whistles, calls and signals. You can see owls, kites and sea eagles soar above you at the Birds of Prey show, or marvel at the colorful feathers of the wild lorikeets that fly in twice daily for feedings. Other bird species and a population of Eastern Water Dragons, a lizard that grows up to 3 feet (90cm) long also like to visit Lone Pine’s natural parkland.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Option 1

What‘s Included

General Admission into Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Round-trip cruise

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Koala Moments (Touch a Koala)bookings online

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.76

1,661 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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staff was wonderful and...
Claire O,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
staff was wonderful and friendly, cruise was informative and had beautiful views. On board food and drink options were great as well.
A relaxing boat ride with...
Jeff K,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A relaxing boat ride with information about the city along the river route leads you to an australian wildlife oasis, where you can see and interact with koalas, wombats, dingos, kangaroos and other australian animals. A fabulous day!
Very relaxing, plenty of...
Jenice C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very relaxing, plenty of time to visit Lone Pine as well. Commentary was excellent. Should have remembered about food and drink available.
Great day out!
Mark F,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day out along the river and at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. It was quite cool in the morning so the blankets supplied were very handy.
The crew was great and...
Marilyn P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The crew was great and very accommodating. The sanctuary was very family oriented with a lot of animal experiences.
Last minute booking worth it all.
scott m,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, history lesson on the way to the sanctuary. Food and drinks were good and well priced. The sanctuary was worth it and you have enough time to visit. Last minute booking and glad we went. Plenty of koalas to see all around the park.
The tour was good you are as to do your marketing
vernond443,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
sorry i do not have time for this detail. it is why I did not respond earlier. the tour was excellant. your harassment for publicity is offensive.
Pleasant and informative...
Gordon,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pleasant and informative boat trip and Lone Pine free raptor show was beaut. All of the animals were very well cared for with very clean conditions.
Great trip. Feeding the...
Michele K,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip. Feeding the kangaroos and petting a koala was the greatest experience. Sandwiches on the boat were good and reasonably priced
Excellent Toir!
Discover30802058682,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour of the Brisbane River. I loved the koala sanctuary. I would take this trip again.