Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, located at Fig Tree Pocket on the Brisbane River, about 12 km southwest of Brisbane CBD. Opened in 1927, it houses over 100 koalas along with kangaroos, platypus, wombats, dingoes and Australian birds. It is recognised as a heritage-listed wildlife attraction focused on conservation, education and close-up native wildlife encounters.

Visitors can expect a riverside bushland sanctuary with open enclosures, shaded boardwalks and lawn areas. You can observe more than 100 koalas in natural eucalypt habitats, hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos in a large reserve, view platypus, Tasmanian devils, wombats and reptiles, and attend scheduled keeper talks, sheepdog and bird of prey shows. The site includes cafes, picnic grounds, a gift shop and photo encounter areas.