Things To See and Do
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket,
Brisbane
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Officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with 80 years of experience and over 130 koalas.
Unwind with an organic coffee in the ""Koala Forest"" surrounded by 40 koalas! Watch the antics of cute female koalas like ""Crumpet"" and ""Bertha"" and dine in the spacious covered courtyard, or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Photos opportunities are available all day, so make sure you get up close and personal with one of their cuddle trained koalas.
Lone Pine offers various activities and presentations on Australian wildlife throughout the day. Enjoy the Australian outback farm experience with the sheep dog and sheep shearing shows, watch the dogs work their amazing sheep mustering skills and then see the sheep have their wool shaved off, three times daily. Performed by experienced award-winning sheep dog handlers and their loyal dogs, this is a must see show!
Watch the amazing eagles soar high in the sky at the bird of prey free flight show. Then see their latest addition, the platypus swimming around in his new AUD1 million home!
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 3378 1366
Email: koala@koala.net
Web:
www.koala.net
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open seven days from 0830 to 1700. Anzac Day (25 April) - 1330 to 1700. Christmas Day - 0830 to 1600.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $30.00 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | Aged under 65, retail rates are subject to change. |
| Adult | $22.50 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | Senior over 65 years. |
| Child (Aged 3-13) | $20.50 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | |
| Concession | $22.50 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | |
| Family | $79.50 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | Two adults and up to three children. |
| Student | $22.50 | 01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11 | Full time student (must have identification). |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are catered for.
Disabled: Disabled access throughout all of the Sanctuary with disabled toilets inside. Reserved parking for the disabled is available at the entrance. Wheelchairs are available. Items are all displayed at a suitable viewing height. There might be minor difficulty with access, there is one stone pathway five to ten metres and a gradient five metres in length.
Entity Facilities
Licensed Restaurant with a dining capacity of 300 (indoor and outdoor). The Restaurant/Cafe area includes indoor, airconditioned seating for barbecue lunch (booked) groups, as well as outdoor seating. A cafe van with outdoor seating, provides hot food, drinks, coffee and sandwiches for individuals.
General Comments
Foreign currency is accepted such as United States dollars, Pounds, New Zealand dollars and Japanese Yen.
Of course, the most popular animal encounter is still the irresistible koala hug. Cuddle a koala at anytime and have your souvenir photo taken. Hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and lorikeets, or watch the Bird of Prey flight show. Have your photo taken holding a snake or baby crocodile! You'll encounter a large variety of wildlife including wombats, birds, dingoes, echidnas and more, in beautiful natural settings. It's the Australian wildlife experience not to be missed!
Also don't miss out on the opportunity to feed over 130 kangaroos and wallabies, the wild lorikeets and catfish or hold a snake or crocodile!
Located only 11 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, the sanctuary is easily accessible by bus: the 430 bus leaves from the Myer Centre bus station platform B4 and the 445 bus leaves Adelaide street stop 40. Mirimar Boat Cruise leaves 10:00 a.m. daily from outside the Cultural Centre. Drivers come to Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket, UBD Refidex Map 178, H19. Just follow the signs off the Western Freeway.
Contact them for group pricing.
