Wildlife Tours in Brisbane: 8 Days Out With the Prices Attached

1.Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,522 reviews · from $82Our pick

Cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with live commentary, then spend about three hours among koalas, kangaroos, platypus, birds, and reptiles. The boat has a cafe, the sanctuary offers animal talks and shows, and the return cruise brings you back to Southbank. Dennis and the crew are praised for friendly service.

“Very friendly and professional staff. Great trip! We enjoyed the history of the Brisbane River and the Koala experience was a dream come true!”

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2.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Cruise from South Bank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary aboard Mirimar II, with live English commentary, river views, and three hours among koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, platypuses, birds, and reptiles. Captains such as Robbie and Robert are praised for their warm, entertaining hosting. Food is available onboard, while koala encounters cost extra.

“Really enjoyed this trip. We wanted to go to the sanctuary anyway but this cruise combination was an added bonus. Really friendly and helpful crew, beautiful trip up the river with informative commentary and a lovely couple of hours at the sanctuary itself.”

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3.North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 869 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Spend 10 hours exploring North Stradbroke Island with a small group of up to 11 people. Guides such as Rob, Rio, and Aggie lead you to Brown Lake, Myora Springs, Cylinder Beach, the North Gorge Walk, Point Lookout, and Amity Point, with chances to spot koalas, kangaroos, dolphins, whales, turtles, and rays.

“Great trip! Well structured with plenty of time at each location - took a swim in Brown Lake, amazing walk at Point Lookout and a relaxing time at the beach, and then got to see three koalas at Amity Point. Beautiful ferry ride as well, transport via the van was easy”

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4.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 512 reviews · from $42

Spend 2 to 5 hours at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, about 20 minutes from central Brisbane. See more than 100 koalas, feed kangaroos and lorikeets under staff supervision, and catch free daily shows with raptors and sheepdogs. Koala encounters and kangaroo food cost extra, while admission includes the presentations.

“Enjoyed the sanctuary and feeding the kangaroos. Terrain a little steep at times for a wheelchair. Nice to see these animals being cared for so well”

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5.Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island Day: Wildlife & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 391 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Spend a full day exploring Minjerribah, also known as North Stradbroke Island, with a local guide, ferry rides, coastal walks, wildlife stops, and beach time. Guides such as Ivy, Jack, Anton, and Tess have led recent trips. Expect wild koalas and kangaroos, dolphins, turtles, seasonal whales, and a relaxed pace, with lunch bought locally or brought from Brisbane.

“Phenomenal! Incredible nature, stunning views and an amazing tour guide, Jack :)”

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6.North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · from $106Top rated

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring North Stradbroke Island with a guide such as Rio, Aggie, or Rob. Your day includes the return ferry, air-conditioned transport, Brown Lake, Cylinder Beach, the North Gorge Walk, Point Lookout, and a search for wild koalas at Amity Point. Lunch is extra, and wildlife sightings vary.

“Stunning place , beautiful beaches, and plenty of places to explore , either walking or by car, definitely worth a visit”

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7.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 358 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

At Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, you can see more than 100 koalas, hand-feed kangaroos in the free-range reserve, and meet wombats, dingoes, reptiles, and platypus. Your $41 day pass includes entry, keeper talks, and wildlife shows. Paid animal encounters, food, drinks, and kangaroo food cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience and so nice to see for real. I don’t think I could offer a recommendation for it to be improved!”

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8.Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $136

Spend about 11 hours exploring North Stradbroke Island with a guide such as Ivy, Jack, Anto, Tez, or Viv. Ride the ferry across Moreton Bay, walk the North Gorge boardwalk, visit Point Lookout, swim at Cylinder Beach, and search for koalas at Amity Point. Wildlife sightings vary, but the scenery is reliable.

“We saw quite a bit of wildlife, for example: a pod of dolphins surfing, whale slapping it's pectoral fin, turtles, koalas and more. The guide was very friendly and it was lovely having the smaller group.”

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