Brisbane City Highlights
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Discover Brisbane on this 4-day break based in the heart of the city. Cruise the Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, getting up close to koalas and kangaroos before watching sheepdog and birds of prey shows in action. From here, head across the bay to Moreton Island for a day of sand tobogganing, snorkelling over the Tangalooma Wrecks and paddling in the island's clear coastal waters. The tour ends back in Brisbane, ready for onward travel.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelStarts
BrisbaneEnds
BrisbaneMinimum Age
6 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Australia that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Local guide included for some of the excursionsCountry
AustraliaMeals Included
None ProvidedTour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Travel Style
Private Tours
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
These ratings are a general guide and may vary from tour to tour.
Tour Guide
Local guide included for some of the excursionsGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursPassengers
£395.00
£119.00
Tour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Brisbane
Once you have arrived in Brisbane, you make your own way to your accommodation in the city centre, where the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish.
Perhaps take a stroll through the City Botanic Gardens, or explore the parklands and eateries of South Bank ahead of tomorrow's river cruise.
Day 2 - Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
This morning, you make your way to the pontoon on the riverside boardwalk outside the Gallery of Modern Art in South Bank.
Your cruise carries you away from the city's skyscrapers and along the Brisbane River, passing leafy suburbs and waterside mansions as your captain provides commentary along the way. The journey takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes, arriving at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at around 10:15 am.
Lone Pine first opened in 1927 as a refuge for sick, injured and orphaned koalas, at a time when the species was being culled for the fur trade, and today remains a place to see native Australian wildlife up close.
You have 3 hours to explore, with the chance to see koalas, kangaroos and platypus, alongside a sheepdog show demonstrating how the dogs round up a flock of sheep, and a birds of prey display featuring owls, kites and sea eagles. Wild lorikeets fly in twice daily for feeding, and the sanctuary is also home to other bird species and Eastern Water Dragons growing up to 90 cm long.
Boarding for the return cruise begins at 12:45 pm, with departure at 1:30 pm and arrival back in the city at 2:45 pm. The onboard cafe/bar offers drinks and a chessboard to while away the journey home, along with music, before you disembark back in Brisbane.
Please note: This activity has a maximum of 9 participants per booking.
Please note: Koala Moments (touch a koala) can be booked separately online at an additional cost.
Please note: The river cruise is wheelchair accessible; Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary involves 28 steps from the jetty to the entrance.
Day 3 - Moreton Island Day Pass
Today, you have a day pass to Moreton Island, one of the world's largest sand islands, for a day of adventure by the coast.
Highlights include snorkelling over the Tangalooma Wrecks, a cluster of sunken vessels that now shelter abundant marine life, along with sand tobogganing down the island's dunes and paddling in the clear waters surrounding the island.
Day 4 - Goodbye Brisbane
This morning, you check out of your accommodation, bringing your short break in Brisbane to a close.
Tour Reviews
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.
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