DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Depart the pier with your guide and travel through this beautiful city situated alongside the curving banks of the Brisbane River. You will see sights such as the Parliament House, the Treasury Building, City Hall and the Old Customs House. Your route also takes you past the splendid riverside setting of the impressive South Bank Parklands and Cultural Centre. This is adjacent to the location where the 1988 World Expo was held. Today, the center houses the State's Art Gallery, Performing Arts Complex, a Museum and library, bearing witness to Brisbane's vibrant cultural community.

Continuing on, you will proceed to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for a fun and educational visit. This is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, and you will have the opportunity to get close to over 130 free roaming koalas in a beautiful, natural setting. While the sanctuary is home to kangaroos, wallabies, sheep dogs and other unusual animals such as the Emu, Tasmanian Devil, Wombat, Dingo and Kookaburra, the endearing Koalas remain the main attraction.

Upon arrival you will be met by your own private guide and will enjoy a 2 hour ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of this fascinating sanctuary. You will visit the animal hospital and participate in a tree planting ceremony, as well as enjoying your own sheep shearing demonstration. You will also have the opportunity to have a souvenir photo taken cuddling one of the Sanctuary’s adorable Koalas (included). 

Enjoy some free time to explore the sanctuary at your leisure before re-boarding your ship for the return journey back to your ship.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Depart the pier with your guide for a short orientation tour of Brisbane, driving past the main city highlights. Continue onto the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can get close to over 130 free roaming koalas in a beautiful, natural setting. The sanctuary is also home to kangaroos, wallabies, sheep dogs and other unusual animals such as the Emu, Tasmanian Devil, Wombat, Dingo and Kookaburra. Upon arrival you will be met by your own private guide for a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour. You will visit the animal hospital, participate in a tree planting ceremony, and enjoy your own sheep shearing demonstration. Have a souvenir photo taken cuddling one of the Sanctuary’s adorable Koalas (included) and enjoy some free time to explore the sanctuary at your leisure, before travelling back to your ship.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00    Depart from the ship and begin Brisbane city sights drive
01:00    Behind the Scenes tour at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
03:00    Free time to explore Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at leisure
03:30    Drive back to the ship
04:00    Arrive back at the ship

Approximate Duration: 4 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
-    Tour includes coach transfers, driver and guide, Behind the Scenes tour at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, souvenir photo taken with a koala
-    Activity level – Moderate. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina
-    Comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sun glasses and sun screen are recommended

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