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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise

5 hr 30 min

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4.7/5

Product code: 6196KOALA

4.7 · 620 reviews

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About this activity

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 9.45am sharp.

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What is included

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add

Covid safe plan in operationSafety other

Food and drinks (available to purchase)Other

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

General Admission into Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryOther

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Hotel pick-up and drop-offOther

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

No health restrictions apply to this tourHealth other

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptomsSafety paid stay at home policy for staff with sym

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelersSafety proof of covid 19 vaccination required for

Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Round-trip cruiseOther

Service animals allowedPets welcome

Itinerary

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
3 hr - Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary opened in 1927 as a safe refuge for sick, injured, and oprhaned koalas, at a time when the species was being culled for the fur trade. Founder, Claude Reid, recognised something had to be done to help protect one of Australia's most iconic species. 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 hardworking dogs round up a herd of sheep, responding to their master’s whistles, calls and hand 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 lush natural parkland.
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The Brisbane River
40 min - 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. After about an hour you’ll arrive at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you’ll be free to explore for 3 hours.

Cancellation policy

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

Standard

Weather cancellation available

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Best cruise in QLD

Everything from the cruise down the river with commentary to the staff on the boat and the koala sanctuary itself were absolutely beyond incredible. I would recommend this to anyone (all ages) and I would do this again in a heart beat. Big thank you to everyone involved!

Reviewed by Venture25115625938 - 2022-12-30

5/5

Fun day

Lone Pine is such a wonderful stop, seeing so many koalas so close along with a ton of other animals was awe inspiring. The river cruise was insightful and the boat has delicious bites (try the homemade sausage rolls) and good drinks- a relaxing and scenic way to arrive at Lone Pine. Staff on the Mirimar were super friendly. Only negative was the fiberglass chairs, we left with a ton of fiberglass splinters in our hands and bums from the white chairs- OUCH!

Reviewed by shellbod8 - 2022-12-27

5/5

Wonderful experience

Wonderfully experience, the river cruise was relaxing and informative. The koala sanctuary was fun lots of animals to see.

Reviewed by Kristin_B - 2022-12-23

4/5

Pleasant day out.

The boat trip is a lovely way to arrive at a destination. Interesting commentary about the history and homes of the river and good coffee while you move slowly past. The sanctuary itself has many koalas on display with their habitat rather small. There are many examples of Australian birds and the raptor display was loved by the children. A great day out.

Reviewed by Sonya M - 2022-12-29

4/5

A day in Brisban

The cruise was interesting, nice commentary, very informative delivered in a cheerful way. The sanctuary was phenominal

Reviewed by HAYA_S - 2022-12-24

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