Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane River Cruise with Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Experience Brisbane by river, land, and sky with this combo. Cruise from the heart of the city to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, spend several hours exploring its wildlife habitats, then take on a guided twilight climb of Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge.

Getting started

Board your Brisbane River cruise at the Cultural Centre Pontoon between 8:30am and 9am. The boat departs at 9am and takes around 70 minutes to reach Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy live commentary from the captain as you cruise past modern waterfront mansions and classic Queenslander homes.

What to expect

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with Brisbane River Cruise

• Cruise along the Brisbane River: Sit back and enjoy a scenic journey to Lone Pine with live commentary from your captain.

• Get up close to Australian wildlife: Spend around 3 hours and 15 minutes exploring the sanctuary, with opportunities to hand-feed kangaroos and emus, spot platypuses, and see birds of prey.

• Explore at your own pace: Wander through the sanctuary's habitats and discover Australia's diverse native wildlife before returning to the city by boat.

• Follow a scenic itinerary: Arrive at Lone Pine at around 10:15am and depart at 1:30pm, returning to the Cultural Centre Pontoon at approximately 2:45pm.

Story Bridge Adventure Climb

• Climb at twilight: Follow a purpose-built route featuring a spiral staircase and elevated walkway as you make your way towards the summit.

• Watch Brisbane transform: Take in golden-hour views before seeing Brisbane's skyline and landmarks illuminate as evening arrives.

• Enjoy 360° city views: Look across the Brisbane River and towards the Glass House Mountains, Moreton Bay, and Scenic Rim.

• Hear the stories behind the bridge: Your expert guide shares insights into Story Bridge's history, engineering, and surrounding landmarks.