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Lone Pine Koala Sanctury

📍 Australia, Brisbane, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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Introduction

Founded in 1927, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's oldest and largest koala sanctuary, home to over a hundred koalas. Its most famous experience is holding a koala for a photo (some sessions, extra fee), which is legally allowed in Queensland and a rare opportunity. In the park you can also hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and see emus, wombats, Tasmanian devils, platypus and birds-of-prey shows. You can cruise up the Brisbane River from the city centre, enjoying riverside scenery all the way. It is a classic place to get close to Australia's national treasures and experience native wildlife.

✨ Highlights

Hold a koala for a photo

At the world's largest koala sanctuary, hold a koala for a photo (extra fee).

Feed the kangaroos

Hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos, a family favourite.

Native Australian animals

A gathering of native animals including emus, wombats, devils and platypus.

Arrive by cruise

Cruise up the Brisbane River to the sanctuary with riverside views along the way.

🛈 Practical Info

→Holding a koala：Koala photo is a paid, time-limited activity; confirm on site.

→Getting there：Take a cruise or drive; the cruise also offers river views.

→Tickets：Basic and experience-inclusive tiers; buy on the official site for better value.

→Show times：Bird shows and feeding have set times; check the schedule first.

→Time needed：Compact layout, a relaxed half-day visit is enough.

💡 Tips

• Holding a koala is legal in Queensland, and Lone Pine is the classic place to make it happen.

• Taking the cruise also lets you enjoy the Brisbane River scenery, a special treat.

• Plan a half-day around the bird shows and feeding times.

• Opening, show times and ticket prices follow Lone Pine's official notice.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Lone Pine Koala Sanctury?

Holding a koala is legal in Queensland, and Lone Pine is the classic place to make it happen. Taking the cruise also lets you enjoy the Brisbane River scenery, a special treat.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.