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Fig Tree Pocket
Queensland 4069 Australia
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fig Tree Pocket,
Brisbane Area
Description
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 and free WiFi internet. Photos opportunities are available all day, so make sure you get up close and personal with one of their cuddle trained koalas.
... moreLone Pine offers various activities and presentations on Australian wildlife. Enjoy the Australian outback farm experience with the sheep dog and sheep shearing shows, watch the dogs work their 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 at the bird of prey free flight show. Then see their latest addition, the platypus swimming around in his new AUD1 million home! Plenty of free parking and free barbecue facilities available.
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Facilities
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Non-assisted Access -
BBQ Facilities -
Cafe -
Car park -
First Aid Equipment -
Guide -
Disabled Parking -
Public toilet -
Shaded Area -
Sheltered Area
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Disabled toilet -
Viewing Platform
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Visitor Information Centre
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Walking
Open Times
Other 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, air conditioned 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!
How To Get There
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.
Inclusion
Contact them for group pricing.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
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| Adult | $32.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | Aged under 65, retail rates are subject to change. |
| Child (Aged 3-13) | $21.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | |
| Concession | $24.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | Senior over 65 years. |
| Concession | $24.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | |
| Family | $80.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | Two adults and up to three children. |
| Family | $52.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | One adult and up to three children. |
| Student | $24.00 | 01 Apr - 31 Mar | Full time student (must have identification). |
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.