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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

What To Expect

1

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
2

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

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Reviews

4.73

1,343 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Worthwhile Seeing

    Darren S,

    Jun 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great activity. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the koalas and river cruise.

  • Great Trip

    Matt H,

    Jun 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Boat crew was very friendly. Prices on board for food and drinks was very fair. Koala sanctuary was great. Would recommend.

  • Interesting

    Barbara K,

    Jun 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Well organized, informative and friendly people. Everything was on time and they went the extra mile.

  • Wonderful adventure! From...

    Laurel W,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful adventure! From the cruise to seeing Koalas and kangaroos. A must see when you are in Brisbane.

  • A lovely cruise down the...

    Val L,

    Jun 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A lovely cruise down the river with an excellent commentary. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The food and drinks good. The return journey was lovely and quiet after lots of walking at the Sanctuary.

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4.73
1,343 reviews
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