Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the largest koala sanctuary globally, spanning 18 hectares in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland. Established in 1927, it is the world's oldest and most extensive koala sanctuary. During a time when koalas were hunted for their fur, the sanctuary provided a secure haven for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas. The refuge commenced with two koalas named Jack and Jill. Visitors can hold koalas for a fee and interact with freely roaming koalas by feeding and petting them. Fees paid for souvenir photos contribute to funding new enclosures, research initiatives, and the cultivation of eucalyptus plantations.
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• Tasmanian Devils
• Daily Shows
• Birds
• Kangaroos
• Outdoor Activities.
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LONE PINE KOALA SANCTUARY REVIEWS
Took the All-Star tour today at Lone Pine Koala sanctuary and it was exceptional! Our guide and Zookeeper Nick was both knowledgeable and friendly and made this tour one of a kind! We were able to handle owls like a falconer, see hundreds of Koalas and pet them and later get our picture holding them. We also were able to hold a few of the reptiles and feed kangaroos out of our hands. We topped the tour off by feeding the two platypus at the sanctuary. What a morning!! Highly recommended!
Amazing place to see and get up close to native Australian animals. Although smaller than some of the larger parks, it has a great range and offers unique opportunities to have encounters with animals like koalas and dingoes. Also, a really personable staff that were super friendly. We spent lots of time with Akane who was amazing with our 4yo son! The kangaroo feeding is always a favourite for kids and the Roos and very friendly. It is one of the places where you are able to “cuddle” a koala. Also able to have interaction with dingoes which is not possible in many places. Amazing staff and there are some great shows like the birds of prey. I also haven’t really seen platypus as active anywhere else as they are here! Was amazing to see. Definitely recommend this if you’re staying in Brisbane and want to see some Australian animals.
A fantastic place to visit, the boat trip there was fascinating, a history tour of the river. Lone pines was a revelation, I did not know initially if 3 hours would be too long, it was not, there was loads to see and learn. The exhibitions and shows were great, all very well done. Loved to see the animals and to feed the kangaroos was a highlight. Do it, you will not regret it.
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City Botanic Gardens is a heritage-listed botanic garden in Brisbane that was previously recognized as Queen's Park. Its attractions encompass the Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, Riverstage, and ornamental ponds. The river hub serves as a versatile river-based facility, accommodating various vessels. Nine outdoor park areas are available for reservation, catering to diverse events—from scenic ponds to intimate spaces and vast open grassed areas. Additionally, a restaurant is nestled deep within the gardens. The City Botanic Gardens remain accessible 24 hours a day.
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• Special Collection Of Cycads
• Spices
• Textile Plants, Sugar
• Palms
• Figs
• Bamboo.
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Such an incredible area with incredible energy & views to immerse in nature right near QUT University &. Parliament House Brisbane.. Parliament House is a Lovely heritage building next to the botanic gardens, in a prime location.. ., If you are looking for a place to chill & mediate & be mindful & increase your energy vibration..certainly great place to check out .. so grateful.
Stayed in a hotel in the city just two blocks from the gardens and I came through here almost everyday. It's a beautiful place for a walk, run or ride. Once you're in there you would have no idea you're deep inside the middle of a bustling city. Then at night time some of the trees are lit up in the most spectacular way. It's nothing but beautiful. Really looking forward to coming back here with the kids and just spending half a day cruising around the gardens.
I am from out of town and enjoy discovering new places and new experiences. These Botanical Gardens were a real joy to walk through. They are quite large, with lots of various walking tracks and pathways about. Lined in one side by the mangroves of the Brisbane River. It feels like you are anywhere but in a world class city.
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Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art opened its doors in 1982, marking the initial stage of Queensland's expansion in Brisbane. A modern, expansive glass entry, envisioned by the original architect Robin Gibson, was later incorporated at Stanley Place. Over the years, the gallery has fostered enduring partnerships within the region, contributing to the establishment of one of the world's most notable collections of contemporary Asian and Pacific art. The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) exhibition archive encompasses comprehensive materials dating back to 1993 for each APT edition.
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Came here mostly for The Soul Trembles. Highly recommend the exhibition before it leaves in October 2022. Truly a breathtaking experience. Incredibly eerie and beautiful and sad and jarring and graceful and please go see it. Left me truly depressed which might have been the point. It was gorgeous. The rest of the gallery is also lovely and we'll curated. I am especially enamored with a certain perturbing elongated furby. Lovely little gallery. Was a joy to peruse.
I love the exhibits artworks here, the modern art displayed is tasteful and refreshing unlike most "morderm art" in other museums which is literally trash. I also love how the galleries are setup and the flow of traffic is rather easy and the staff are really very polite and friendly. I wouldn't mind coming back here on the next chance I get to visit Brisbane.
Great museum and we'll worth stopping past. We visited outside a peak exhibition, so would think it would be even better during an exhibition. Spacious and well curated. Will definitely head back when an exhibition is on. Update: definitely even more spectacular during a major exhibition.
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