What's Included
- Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Round-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre Pontoon
- Live onboard commentary by the captain
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise (General)
4.9
5 hours
From
€69.65
This river cruise with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary visit is the perfect way to get up close and personal with Australia’s cuddliest creatures while enjoying the sights and sounds of Brisbane’s most attractive waterfront suburbs, only accessible by boat. Start your cruise at Cultural Centre Pontoon, outside of the State Library for a return river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Full commentary will be provided on the way to Lone Pine Sanctuary.
From€69.65
ADULT
€69.65
CHILD
3–13 age
€50.47
INFANT
0–2 age
€0.00
SENIOR
€81.53
STUDENT
€81.53
Duration
5 hours
Meeting Point
Brisbane
The Cultural Centre Pontoon
Experience details at a glance
What's Excluded
- Food & beverages
- Hotel transfers or other transport
- Wildlife encounter upgrades (e.g., koala photos)
Enjoy a memorable river cruise to the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world. This is a must-do activity when in Brisbane!
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
Know before you go
What to bring
- Bring sunscreen and a camera for photos with kangaroos and scenic river sights.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible with pram-friendly facilities onboard and at the sanctuary.
About Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry Ticket with Cruise
This river cruise with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary visit is the perfect way to get up close and personal with Australia’s cuddliest creatures while enjoying the sights and sounds of Brisbane’s most attractive waterfront suburbs, only accessible by boat. Start your cruise at Cultural Centre Pontoon, outside of the State Library for a return river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Full commentary will be provided on the way to Lone Pine Sanctuary.
Highlights
This Brisbane River cruise to Lone Pine is ideal for wildlife lovers seeking a scenic and relaxing way to meet iconic Australian animals.
Enjoy a 70-minute river journey from Brisbane with live commentary by the captain, sharing insights into the city’s landmarks and riverside life.
Explore Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary—hand-feed kangaroos, watch birds of prey, and see over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.
Spend 2.5 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, with plenty of time for keeper talks, wildlife encounters, and a peaceful riverside setting.
Fun fact: Lone Pine is the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, opened in 1927 with just two koalas and now home to more than 70 species of animals.
From
€69.65
per person
ADULT
€69.65
CHILD
3–13 age
€50.47
INFANT
0–2 age
€0.00
SENIOR
€81.53
STUDENT
€81.53
Cancellation PolicyFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration
5 hours
Meeting Point
Brisbane
The Cultural Centre Pontoon
From
€69.65