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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Return Cruise | Brisbane

Zoos & Wildlife Parks
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5 hours 30 minutes

Get up close with Australia's native creatures on a boat tour through Brisbane's scenic waterfront suburbs. Experience the largest Koala sanctuary and disembark right at the park's shores. 

  • Cruise from Brisbane's Southbank district to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, leaving the city behind
  • Experience an ultra-modern cruise boat with onboard catering
  • Enjoy an entertaining narrated journey showcasing Brisbane's highlights
  • Marvel at scenic views of modern mansions and historic homes along the way.

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Return River Cruises

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Return River Cruises - Family Set

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Return River Cruises

Inclusions

  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry

  • Return cruise from CBD to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Exclusions

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Dining expenses

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

  • Hotel transfer

  • Koala Holds(11:00 am–12:15 pm) and Touch (10:30 am or 10:45 am) Experience (If you want a photo holding experience with a koala, please book through Lone Pine Sanctuary before your trip as there are limited spaces)

  • Food and beverage (can be purchased on the boat)

FromNZD $128.34Per Person
Available from 31st Jul 2025

What's included in Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Return Cruise | Brisbane

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

09:00

Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon, Brisbane

10:15

Arrive Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

13:30

Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

14:45

Arrive Cultural Centre Pontoon, Brisbane

Voted #1 People’s Choice as “Best Experience In Australia” of the cruise and a must do experience while in Brisbane
Voted #1 People’s Choice as “Best Experience In Australia” of the cruise and a must do experience while in Brisbane
Enjoy an informative commentary as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront, from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions
Enjoy an informative commentary as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront, from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions
Spend 3 hours exploring Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can see over 130 koalas on site
Spend 3 hours exploring Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can see over 130 koalas on site

— What You Can Expect —

Embark on an entertaining and informative boat journey along Brisbane's riverfront, admiring modern mansions and historic homes. At Lone Pine, spend 3 hours exploring the sanctuary, spotting platypus and birds of prey. Don't miss the chance to hold a koala for a memorable photo.

Enjoy the perfect blend of sightseeing and animal encounters. Book now for an unforgettable Brisbane experience.

Cruises depart on a daily basis from 9:00 am at the Cultural Centre Pontoon in South Bank to arrive at Lone Pine by 10:15 am, and spend 3 hours at the Sanctuary. Arrive back at the Cultural Centre at about 2:45 pm.


Inclusions

  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Participants that fail to arrive before the meeting time will be classed as no-show without any refund
  • The cruise company reserves the right to cancel or alter cruise due to operational restrictions, weather conditions or any other changes

Meet

Venues

  • Cultural Centre Pontoon South Bank
    The cruise departs from Cultural Centre Pontoon located on the Boardwalk outside the Queensland Art Gallery/GOMA Cultural Precinct at Southbank (boarding from 9:30 am)
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Policies

Purchase Summary

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on board as this cruise is a liquor licensed boat
  • Please note that there are 28 stairs to climb from the boat to the entry gates at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point