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What to do and see in Brisbane, Queensland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Australia’s third-largest city, Brisbane is the hub of Queensland culture, offering a peek at the past and a glimpse into the future. Visit the historic Windmill and Old Commissariat Store, built by convicts in 1828, or fast-forward to the present (and beyond) with a trip to the new Gallery of Modern Art. Mingle with locals atop Mount Coot-tha, cruise the Brisbane River to South Bank’s sandy beach on the City Cat and make sure to fill the cuteness quota at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, home to koalas and kangaroos.
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1. Mount Bauple National Park
2. Barnard Island Group National Park
3. Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL)
4. Koala Transfers
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Koala Transfers provides visitors to Brisbane affordable and personable tours and transfers. The regular tour is the Brisbane, Koala and Lookout Tour which is a guided trip through Brisbane, Mt Coot-tha Lookout and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Personable day trips can be quoted and Koala Transfers will customize an itinerary to suit your requests. South-East QLD day trips from the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Greater Brisbane. Let Koala Transfers look after all your tour and transfer needs!
5. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
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4.5 based on 2,353 reviews
An oasis for wildlife, the Gardens feature 52 hectares of plants from Australia and all around the world. Horticultural and art and craft shows are displayed in the Auditorium most weekends and free volunteer guided walks leave the Information Centre, Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) at 11 am and 1 pm. Alternatively you may like to explore the Gardens via one, or all, of the three self-guided trails available.
Reviewed By christoskontas - Thessaloniki, Greece
The botanical gardens cover a vast area with a huge array of beautiful flowers, tropical plants and trees of Australia and around the world. It's a lovely green breath of life near the city of Brisbane. Some of the highlights are the geodesic dome, the Japanese gardens, the rainforest and the bamboo forest. Definitely worth a visit and everyone will enjoy the walk and tour of the gardens. It was an unforgettable experience in nature.
6. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 7,995 reviews
Discover over 70 species of Australian native animals in a beautiful, natural bush setting at the world's first and largest koala sanctuary. Meet a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, marvel at the playful platypus, and enjoy a full daily schedule of keeper talks and activities, including Sheep Dog Show and Wild Lorikeet Feeding. Amenities: free wiFi everywhere, parents' rooms & cafes.
Reviewed By Gday2U2
We had a small group of US based travel agents in Brisbane for a limited time and the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary was the perfect spot for them to get their koala cuddle fix! It is a comfortable walk through the grounds and there is a complete range of iconic Australian wildlife. We stopped in for lunch and had time to feed kangaroos, cuddle koalas and get great photos, see wombat, dingo, cassowary, kookaburras and cockatoos, just to mention a few. Then we took the Mirimar cruising the Brisbane river back to South Bank. Its the only way to go!
7. Greenwood Lakes
8. Boombana Mt Nebo Walk
9. Osprey Environmental Centre Brisbane
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By BabsOutdoors - Brisbane, Australia
Really enjoyable day photographing wildlife and surrounding areas. Staff at the centre are friendly.
10. Downfall Creek Bushland Centre
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Downfall Creek Bushland Centre is located at the Raven Street Reserve, part of the Chermside Hills Reserves. At the centre you can view environmental and cultural displays, learn about the reserve's flora and fauna, and discover the importance of preserving the natural areas of our environment.
