Why Lone Pine is Brisbane's Unmissable Wildlife Experience
Established in 1927, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary sits on the banks of the Brisbane River at Fig Tree Pocket, surrounded by native bushland just 12 kilometres from the CBD. It is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary — home to over 130 koalas and more than 100 native Australian species — and remains one of Australia's most-visited wildlife experiences for good reason.
Queensland is one of very few Australian states that still permits koala holding — making Lone Pine a genuinely unique destination for international visitors. Beyond the koalas, you'll encounter free-roaming kangaroos you can hand-feed, wombats, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, platypus in their specially designed underwater viewing habitat, and spectacular daily raptor flight demonstrations. Our small-group tours include return transport, sanctuary entry, and a local guide so nothing is left to organise.
Hold a Koala
Queensland's unique koala holding experience — available on-site for an add-on fee
Feed Kangaroos
Free-roaming roos you can hand-feed in the sanctuary's wide open kangaroo paddock
Live Daily Shows
Free-flight raptor demonstrations and sheepdog shows run throughout the day
100+ Native Species
Wombats, Tasmanian devils, platypus, reptiles, dingoes, and native birds
