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Brisbane Koala and City Tour – Private Tour

from A$1439
6 hours
Brisbane
Free Cancellation (12 hours prior)

Brisbane's two big ticks in one easy private day: the sweeping view from Mount Coot-tha and a proper wildlife fix at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, entry included. A local guide collects your group from your Brisbane hotel in an air conditioned minibus, shouts morning tea at a local cafe and keeps the day moving at your pace.

Quick read before you book.

  • The sweeping city and river view from Mount Coot-tha
  • Koalas up close at Lone Pine, the world's first koala sanctuary
  • Kangaroos roaming the sanctuary's open reserve
  • Just your group, with a guide who sets the pace around you
  • Local stories behind Brisbane's streets, river and suburbs

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Guests struggle to find fault, so just bring comfy shoes, a hat and your questions, as the guides love a chat.

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Included in this tour.

  • Private guided tour for your group of up to 11 people
  • Local guide and host for the full six hours
  • Hotel pickup in Brisbane
  • Air conditioned minibus transport
  • Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • Morning tea at a local cafe
  • Keepsake gift
  • Donation to a local charity made in your name

Commonly asked questions.

Your private local guide, hotel pickup in Brisbane, air conditioned minibus transport, entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, morning tea at a local cafe and a keepsake gift. A donation to a local charity is also made in your name.

The tour runs for about six hours and starts with pickup from your Brisbane hotel. Share your hotel details when you book so the operator can confirm your pickup time.

It's a private tour for one group of up to 11 people. You pay one price for the group: the base rate covers 1 to 5 guests, with a small step up for each extra guest.

Cancel more than 12 hours before your start time for a full refund. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the start time, and no shows, aren't refundable.

If extreme weather puts guest safety at risk, the operator will arrange an alternative date for your tour.

Yes. The minibus is yours alone, the pace is set around your group, and kids love meeting the koalas and kangaroos at Lone Pine. If you need a child or booster seat, mention it when you book.

Yes. Lone Pine has an open kangaroo reserve alongside its koalas and plenty of other native animals. For more spots around the country, see our guide on where to see kangaroos in Australia.
Plenty, from river cruises and walking tours to hinterland winery days. Browse our pick of things to do in Brisbane to round out your trip.

More about this tour.

Most Brisbane day tours squeeze you onto a big coach with strangers. This one is just your group, up to 11 people, with a local guide who shapes the day around you instead of a timetable. You get the city's best view, a proper koala fix and morning tea at a local cafe, all in six relaxed hours.Your guide collects you from your Brisbane hotel in an air conditioned minibus and fills the drive with the stories behind the city. Then it's up Mount Coot-tha for the panorama locals always show visiting friends first: the CBD towers, the river curling through the suburbs and, on a clear day, Moreton Bay on the horizon.Next stop is Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with your entry already sorted. Take your time with the koalas, wander the open kangaroo reserve and catch whichever daily talks and shows line up with your visit. Along the way you'll stop for morning tea at a local cafe, and you'll head home with a keepsake gift, plus a donation made in your name to a local charity.Because it's private, you pay one price for the group rather than per person, so it works out best for families and friends travelling together. Short on time? The Brisbane City Sights and Mount Coot-tha Private Tour covers the city highlights in four hours. Keen to see the skyline lit up after your koala day? Pair it with a sunset city lights cruise on the Brisbane River.Pick a date that suits your crew and check availability.

Additional info.

One price covers your whole private group: the base rate includes 1 to 5 guests, with a small step up for each extra guest to a maximum of 11.Pickup is from Brisbane hotels, so share your hotel details when you book. Cancel more than 12 hours before your start time for a full refund; cancellations within 12 hours and no shows aren't refundable. If extreme weather puts guest safety at risk, the operator will arrange an alternative date.Comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen are a good idea for the sanctuary paths.