Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: Entry + River Cruise
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Approx. 5.5 Hrs (return cruise)
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Combine a scenic Brisbane River cruise with a visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world's first and largest koala sanctuary. Your day starts at the Cultural Centre Pontoon at South Bank, where you board Mirimar II for a relaxing cruise of about 75 minutes along the Brisbane River. Live commentary on board covers Brisbane's history, landmarks and wildlife as you leave the city skyline behind and pass historic riverside homes and leafy waterfront suburbs best seen from the water. The boat arrives right at the sanctuary, where you can meet more than 100 koalas, see kangaroos, wombats, Tasmanian devils and other Australian wildlife, and catch the daily shows and activities, such as the sheepdog show. With the return cruise you have around three hours to explore before reboarding Mirimar II for the scenic trip back to South Bank, and a one-way option is also available if you prefer to make your own way back. Koala and River Cruises has been carrying visitors to Lone Pine by river since 1934, making the journey itself part of the experience.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: Entry + River Cruise Price & Options
Highlights
- Cruise the Brisbane River aboard Mirimar II from South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Leave the city skyline behind and pass historic riverside homes and leafy waterfront suburbs
- Enjoy live commentary on Brisbane's history, landmarks and wildlife
- Meet more than 100 koalas at the world's first and largest koala sanctuary
- See over 70 species of Australian native wildlife, including kangaroos, wombats and Tasmanian devils
- Catch the daily shows and activities, such as the sheepdog show
What's Included
- Admission to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Brisbane River cruise aboard Mirimar II, return or one-way depending on the option chosen
- Live commentary on board
- About 3 hours of free time at the sanctuary with the return cruise
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available to buy from the on-board cafe)
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Children aged 3-13 need a Child ticket
- Guests aged 14 and over need an Adult ticket
- Infants aged 0-2 travel free with the operator but still need a reserved seat; infant tickets are not sold online, so please contact JTR before booking with an infant
- Student, senior and concession tickets are not sold online
Things To Know
- There are about 28 stairs to climb from the boat to the entry gates at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Latecomers cannot board once the cruise has departed, and no-shows cannot be refunded
- The cruise may be cancelled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events; if so, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Cultural Centre Pontoon, Southbank Boardwalk, South Brisbane QLD 4101
- Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure
- Boarding: 08:30-09:00
- Departs Cultural Centre Pontoon: 09:00
- Arrives at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket): 10:15
- Return cruise departs Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: 13:30, arriving back at Cultural Centre Pontoon at 14:45
- Cruise times are subject to change
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher on your smartphone
- The voucher is valid only on the date booked
Cancellation Policy
- Non-Refundable: These tickets cannot be cancelled and no refunds can be made.
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