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Cruises to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary on Wednesday, Friday & SUnday

This popular Brisbane river cruise has been taking locals and visitors to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for over 70 years and is a “must do” experience while in Brisbane. Our Koala and River Cruise 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.

Great times and great memories await you… So what are you waiting for? Book your Koala and River Cruise today!

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Hand-feed wallabies at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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Koala and River Cruise Prices

Price includes return cruise and entry into the Park.

Adult	AU$85.00
Concession Australian seniors, pensioners, students only	AU$68.00
Children Ages 3 to 13	AU$50.00
Family 2 Adults and up-to 3 Children	AU$240.00

One way cruise also available. Please note, the following one-way prices include entry into Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Return to the City from this tour is at you own convenience by bus, or taxi.

Adults $70.00 / Concession $55.00 / Child $45.00 / Family $210.00

Cancellation terms: You can cancel free of charge until 24 hours before the departure date and time of your cruise. After that time, no refund will be given (however we may be able to accommodate you on a different date).

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Here’s what to expect on your Koala and River Cruise:

Depart from a convenient location and leave the city behind on a relaxing cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
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.
Indulge in homemade morning teas, lunch and snacks (own expense) from our on-board cafe.
Spend 3 hours exploring Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can see over 130 koalas, hand feed kangaroos and emus, experience an authentic Australian sheep dog show, spy on a shy platypus swimming, see the amazing birds of prey.
Great times and great Aussie memories! So what are you waiting for? Book your adventure with us today!

Schedule of times

We cruise on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday every week* excluding Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.

Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon	10:00 AM
Arrive Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary	11:15 AM
Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary	2:15 PM
Arrive Cultural Centre Pontoon	3:30 PM

Duration: 70 Minutes (approximately).

* Minimum numbers apply. Please call 0412 749 426 for all inquiries.

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Please read Lone Pine's COVID-19 plan before booking.

Please note – There are 28 stairs to climb from the boat to the entry gates at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

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Lone Pine’s COVID-19 update

Before you visit

You will be required to provide contact information at the time of booking for the purpose of contact tracing. This is a Queensland Government requirement.
We ask that you do not visit Lone Pine if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including but not limited to; sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath, fever.
If you present with symptoms or display symptoms during your visit, you may be asked to leave to protect the safety of other visitors and staff.
Do not visit Lone Pine if you have been instructed to self-isolate for any reason, including
- Recent travel
- Contact with a confirmed case
- Awaiting test results for COVID-19
We ask that you practice good hygiene at all times during your visit and adhere to social distancing requirements.
We encourage you to download the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app to assist with contact tracing.

What’s on

The following shows and activities are open:

Wild Lorikeet Feeding at 9:45am and 4:00pm (spectators only. No handling of feed dishes)
Free Flight Raptor Shows at 10:30am and 12:30pm (limited capacity)
Amended Sheep Dog Show at 11:00am weekdays,11:00am & 1:00pm weekends & public holidays (limited capacity) during construction of a new undercover seating area. Please note there will be no seating during this time.
Keep an eye out for animals out on walks, free flights, or in training sessions (please maintain social distancing with keepers at all times)
View all of our outdoor exhibits and indoor platypus exhibit
Hand-feed our free-range kangaroos and wallabies from 9am-4:30pm
Koala opportunities: ‘Touch a Koala’ sessions are at 10:30am-12:30pm and 2pm-3pm. Tickets are available from the main koala exhibit. $15/ per family of up to four people. Guests can still meet a koala, touch its fur and have a professional photo taken with our koalas.
Check out our new finches and princess parrot aviary
Enjoy a coffee and snack at our Riverside Café or ‘The Sleepy Koala’ (opening hours subject to change)

The following will remain closed until further restrictions are lifted:

Reptile and Amphibian Habitat
Keeper talks
Koala/snake/raptor holds and photos
Barn encounter