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15 Best Brisbane Wildlife Tours

The animal bookings sorted: Lone Pine, the world’s oldest koala sanctuary, Australia Zoo with transfer from the city and whale-watching cruises in season. The Irwin family’s zoo is a 90-minute pilgrimage Brisbane treats as local.

3.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

Experience Brisbane’s wildlife and city sights with a scenic river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Enjoy up-close animal encounters and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic trip! Enjoyed every part of it - the crew on the cruise were helpful & friendly. The Koala Sanctuary was so worth seeing. So much wildlife, will definitely visit again in the future”

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4.From Brisbane: North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Adventure

Discover North Stradbroke Island's wildlife, stunning lakes, and scenic walks on this 10-hour guided tour from Brisbane, perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.9

“rio, our host was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day...knew where to spot Roos and koala were...pleasant ferry ride to and from the island.. highly recommend trip with this company”

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5.Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

Discover Australia's wildlife at Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with a day pass. See koalas, feed kangaroos, and watch bird and sheepdog shows—great value and fun for all ages.

★ 4.5

“I really enjoyed seeing and filming the koalas in their little tree habitats. They were sleepy heads in the morning but around 1 pm was their feeding time and they were awake and active. Best time to catch a video. The bird exhibit was awesome…”

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8.North Stradbroke Island: Whales, Wildlife & Beaches Day Trip

Explore North Stradbroke Island with this eco-certified day trip featuring whale watching, wildlife, stunning beaches, and scenic views from Brisbane.

★ 4.9

“Amazing day discovering the wildlife and beauty of Stradbroke! We were lucky to have a very small group for the day and an awesome and knowledgeable guide!”

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9.North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane

Discover North Stradbroke Island’s wildlife, stunning beaches, and cultural stories on this small-group Brisbane tour. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers.

★ 5.0

“AMAZING tour! Aggie was the best guide! I enjoyed beach time, beautiful views, and spotting kangaroos + koalas in the wild. Also the Brown Lake was gorgeous and so fun to learn about. This was the perfect way to spend my first time in Brisbane.”

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12.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise

Discover the highlights of the Tangalooma Day Trip & Whale Watching Cruise, including whale sightings, resort access, and eco-guided experiences—perfect for nature lovers and beachgoers.

★ 4.5

“It was one of the memorable trips for us whilst in Austrakia for the past 3 weeks. The Tour organizers were exemplary in service , guidance, promptness, politeness, audio commentary, food served, and incredible timing of start and ending the trip as scheduled. The whale…”

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13.Whales, Wildlife & Beach Eco Day Trip to Stradbroke

Discover wildlife, stunning beaches, and scenic views on this full-day eco tour to North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane, led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“Well organized tour. Our guide Ivy is great, taking care of EVERYONE! Smooth ferry crossing. Beautiful coastline scenery during the fairly easy gorge walk. Sightings of wild kangaroos and koalas made our day! Please take this tour if you have a day to spend in…”

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14.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Whale Watching & Dolphin Feeding

Experience Moreton Island’s wildlife, whale watching, and dolphin feeding on a full-day tour with pools, beaches, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.7

“Moreton Island was a beautiful place. The whale watching was one of the best tours, according to our guide - the whales even swam up to our boat to show off! The dolphins were adorable, too. The feeding only lasted a few seconds, just giving…”

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15.Cruise Lines Shore Tour Brisbane Highlights and Lone Pine

Discover Brisbane’s highlights on this full-day tour, including city landmarks, scenic river views, and wildlife at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, all for around $153.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic day out with Tania. She showed round the highlights of Brisbane and was really passionate about the city she has grown up in. Lunch at the Botanical garden was exceptional and the Koala sanctuary was amazing.”

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