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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary?

89%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: Hand-feeding kangaroos, optional koala photo sessions, and quiet café picnic spots beside the river give couples a fun, interactive date, though weekend crowds reduce privacy slightly.

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Positives:

  • Intimate wildlife setting: Smaller sanctuary size lets you get closer to animals with less waiting.
  • Scenic riverside spots: Picnic areas by the Brisbane River offer quiet downtime between activities.

Challenges:

  • Strong sun exposure: Limited shade on paths—carry water, sunscreen and a hat.
  • Mixed terrain: Some gravel paths and slight inclines—wear comfortable walking shoes.
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What is Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary?

  • The world’s largest koala sanctuary, established in Brisbane in 1927 to protect and study native eucalyptus-dependent marsupials
  • A conservation-driven park that shelters over 200 koalas alongside wombats, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and other endemic Australian species
  • A riverfront wildlife reserve set among eucalyptus woodlands on the southern bank of the Brisbane River

What is so special about Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for couple trip?

  1. Feed free-roaming kangaroos together.
  2. Watch daily lorikeet and raptor shows.
  3. Reserve a private koala encounter.
  4. Relax with a riverside picnic for two.

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for animal feeds, shows, a private koala session and a riverside break.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Hand-feed kangaroos:

Buy a bag of kangaroo feed (A$2) and feed free-roaming kangaroos in the open reserve.

Tip: Visit early to enjoy quieter enclosures before crowds arrive.

Wild lorikeet feeding:

Join the free lorikeet feed sessions at 9:45 AM or 3:45 PM.

Tip: Wear a hat or light jacket—birds often land on visitors.

Free-flight raptor show:

Watch birds of prey swoop over the arena at 10:30 AM.

Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early for front-row seats.

Koala Close Up:

Book an intimate encounter to learn about a koala’s personality.

Tip: Reserve online in advance to secure your preferred time.

Sheep dog show:

See sheepdogs herd sheep around 1:30 PM each day.

Tip: Combine with a picnic by the riverbank café.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

  1. Plan show sequence: Start with early lorikeet feed then head to raptor show to minimize backtracking.
  2. Use the map app: Download the sanctuary map and show times beforehand to move smoothly.
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Reviews of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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T E Dorward

T E Dorward

Jul 2025

This is a really cute little wildlife sanctuary only a few minutes from Brisbane. As it's name suggests, there are koalas here, along with dingoes, Australian reptiles and amphibians, flying foxes, parrots, and platypuses to name a few. You can feed and pet kangaroos and wallabies as well. There are photo opportunities with koalas, dingoes, tree kangaroo, and birds of prey. It takes a couple hours...

Angie Hoschouer

Angie Hoschouer

Jul 2025

An amazing sanctuary featuring all the expected wildlife of Australia: koalas, kangaroo, emu, wombat, dingos, Tasmanian devil, fruit bats, various birds, and a platypus. Petted a kangaroo. It's a beautiful park and definitely a must see.

Anna S

Anna S

Jul 2025

A very nice and well kept animal park. There are different areas and different shows for visitors to enjoy. Although we did not go to see any shows we enjoyed just roaming around, looking for the animals and briefly catching a baby Koala looking out its mother’s pouch. Getting up close with the Kangaroos was another highlight. If you don’t plan on seeing any shows 2-3 hours is more than enough for...

Benjamin Lau

Benjamin Lau

Jun 2025

Been here a couple of times in my early days and remembering it was much more happening and fun then (OK that was like 20 years ago). Always a joy to be amongst the free roaming kangaroos and feeding them except when stepping on all the poop around the area. Seeing all the koalas get high was also comical. Sheepdog as always amazing and intelligent and wished I can bring one home. Gift shop kinda ...

Georgie White

Georgie White

May 2025

Amazing place to visit, allow 3+ hours. So great to see so many koalas and native Australian animals including wombats, Tasmanian devils, native birds, reptiles etc. The free range kangaroos, wallabies and emus section is excellent too. We loved the dingos and barn section/sheepdog demo and the talks were really informative and well pitched. Lots of water points and places to get food which was we...

When is the best time to visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Brisbane, Australia)?

In summer start before 9 AM to avoid heat and bring sunscreen. Winter days are milder with fewer insects, ideal for long walks.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Two adult entry ticketsAUD 104
Kangaroo feedAUD 2
Coffee or snacksAUD 20
Koala Close Up experienceAUD 60
Total EstimatedAUD 186

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Address: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

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About Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+61 7 3378 1366

Average price

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