Brisbane River Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Cruise aboard Mirimar II as Brisbane’s skyline gives way to historic riverside homes and leafy suburbs. Join a shared river journey with time to explore Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary independently before cruising back to South Bank.

• Hear live commentary about Brisbane’s history, landmarks and wildlife
• Feed kangaroos and wallabies at the sanctuary
• Explore the platypus house for a chance to spot this shy Australian native

Itinerary

1. 08:30: Meet at Cultural Centre Public Pontoon, on the river outside the State Library of Queensland and Gallery of Modern Art.
2. 09:00: Depart from Cultural Centre Public Pontoon on a guided Brisbane River cruise.
3. 10:15: Arrive at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and explore independently for 3 hours 15 minutes.
4. 13:30: Depart Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for the return cruise.
5. 14:45: Return to Cultural Centre Pontoon.

What's Included

• Round-trip river cruise
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary admission
• Live commentary on board

Important details

• Children aged 0–2 travel free
• Student tickets require ages 14–17 and a valid student ID. Senior tickets require ages 65+ and valid ID. Bring the applicable ID
• The cruise is wheelchair accessible, but reaching the sanctuary entrance from the boat requires climbing 28 stairs
• Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals cannot board