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Daily Cruises to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Great times and great memories await you… So what are you waiting for? Book your Koala and River Cruise today!
Experience Brisbane
“A river experience that lets you take your time …”
Koala and River Cruise Prices
Price includes return cruise and entry into the Park.
| Adult | AU$80.00 |
| Concession Australian seniors, pensioners, students only |
AU$65.00 |
| Children Ages 3 to 13 |
AU$48.00 |
| Family 2 Adults and up-to 3 Children |
AU$220.00 |
One way cruise also available. 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, taxi or can be booked on the Koala Express.
Adults $66.00 / Concession $52.00 / Child $42.00 / Family $200.00
Koala and River Cruise Options
Koala and River Cruise on Mirimar II
- 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.
- 3 hours to spend exploring Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can hand feed kangaroos and emus, experience an authentic Australian sheep dog in action, spy on a shy platypus swimming, see the amazing birds of prey. Yes… and have photos taken holding a koala*!
* Holding koala photos subject to availability through Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Schedule of times
We cruise every day except for 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: 75 Minutes (approximately).
Cruise the Brisbane River on the Koala Express
- A fun fast boat ride to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Express – only 40 minutes travel time
- Zoom along Brisbane’s waterfront, passing from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions
- Depart from a convenient departure point at the Cultural Centre Pontoon
- No time for a full commentary however the captain will slow down at a few iconic places for a chance to take a photo
- Choose to add entry into Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and a discounted return trip *.
* Follow booking prompts to secure your discounted return trip
Schedule of times
Koala Express times can change so be sure to check when booking.
| Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon |
9:00 AM |
| Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary * |
10:00 AM |
| Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon | 11:00 AM |
| Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary * | 12:15 PM |
| Depart Cultural Centre Pontoon | 1:00 PM |
| Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | 2:00 PM |
* Subject to availability. Duration: 35 Minutes (approximately).
Please note – There are 28 stairs to climb from the boat to the entry gates at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.