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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.

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Round-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre Pontoon
  • Live onboard commentary by the captain
  • Food & beverages
  • Hotel transfers or other transport
  • Wildlife encounter upgrades (e.g., koala photos)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at the Cultural Centre Pontoon.

  • The pontoon is located on the South Bank Boardwalk, just outside the Queensland Art Gallery/Modern Art Gallery/State Library cultural precinct at South Bank (near the Cultural Centre Tunnel).

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Getting There

The nearest bus stop is Stanley St at Gallery of Modern Art, which is located 2 minutes away from the meeting point. Catch bus #444 to get here.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

This experience includes entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a round-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre Pontoon, and live onboard commentary by the captain.

The river journey takes approximately 70 minutes with narration provided by the experienced captain about landmarks and riverside life along the way.

At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you'll have the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and emus, watch birds of prey, and observe over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.

You will have between 2.5 to 3 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to explore on your own, participate in keeper talks, and enjoy wildlife encounters.

Yes, the Brisbane River cruise is wheelchair accessible and features pram-friendly facilities both onboard and at the sanctuary.

It's recommended to bring sunscreen for protection against the sun and a camera to capture memories with kangaroos and scenic river views.

The Brisbane River cruise departs from the Cultural Centre Pontoon, located in the heart of the city.

Lone Pine is recognized as the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary. It opened its doors in 1927 with just two koalas, now housing over 70 species of animals.

No, food and beverages are not included; visitors will need to arrange their own meals during the experience.

Hotel transfers or any additional transport arrangements are excluded from this package. Visitors should plan these separately if needed.

You'll get to hand-feed kangaroos and emus, watch birds of prey, and enjoy seeing over 130 koalas lounging, climbing, and cuddling.

The round-trip Brisbane River cruise lasts for about 70 minutes.

Your experienced captain will offer live narration, sharing insights into city landmarks and riverside life as you journey along the Brisbane River.

You'll spend between 2.5 to 3 hours at the sanctuary, allowing ample time for keeper talks and wildlife encounters.

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and features pram-friendly facilities both onboard and at the sanctuary.

It's a good idea to bring sunscreen and a camera so you can capture photos of kangaroos and scenic river sights.

The round-trip cruise departs from the Cultural Centre Pontoon in Brisbane.

Food and beverages are not included; you'll need to arrange for those separately if desired.

Lone Pine holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, opened in 1927 with just two koalas and now home to more than 70 species.

While not included in your ticket price, you have the option of purchasing wildlife encounter upgrades such as photos with koalas.

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