# Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - **Activity Name**: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - **Rating**: 4.3 (860 reviews) - **Location**: The Cultural Centre Pontoon - **City**: Brisbane - **State**: QL - **Country**: Australia - **Duration**: 5 Hours - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/brisbane/things-to-do/lone-pine-koala-sanctuary-tickets-with-brisbane-river-cruise-aid0pqb5n6 ## About this Activity 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 ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: AUD 112.01 - **Currency**: AUD ## Essential Information - **Location**: The Cultural Centre Pontoon - **Address**: Brisbane, QL, Australia - **Coordinates**: -27.445185643303, 153.10641579692 ## About the place 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 ## 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. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsExclusionsEntry to Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryRound-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre PontoonLive onboard commentary by the captainFood & beveragesHotel transfers or other transportWildlife encounter upgrades (e.g., koala photos)Entry to Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryRound-trip Brisbane River cruise from the Cultural Centre PontoonLive onboard commentary by the captainFood & beveragesHotel transfers or other transportWildlife encounter upgrades (e.g., koala photos) ## Additional Information Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What to bring - **A**: Bring sunscreen and a camera for photos with kangaroos and scenic river sights. - **Q**: Accessibility - **A**: This experience is wheelchair accessible with pram-friendly facilities onboard and at the sanctuary. ## Gallery - **Alt text**: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/bd/625ef008134c8593f5ad34245b5a82/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/a0/1986c86ab848889735d265e30883c1/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/1e/62de162bad48acaf79ee8f8d757f4b/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tickets with Brisbane River Cruise - Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/1e/05ab9664d54ebbae5bcd6c24ce47c8/image.jpg - 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