Brisbane Cruise Port

Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: Private Wildlife Encounter

Hold a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and meet over 100 Australian species at the world's largest koala sanctuary. An intimate, expert-led private experience that puts you nose-to-nose with Australia's most iconic wildlife.

Book it Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary AUD 138 per person (about $100)

Run by Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary · 4.60 from 13,000 reviews

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Also bookable: Tiqets AUD 138 per ticket (about $98)

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O'Reilly's Green Mountains: Rainforest Treetop Walk & Glow Worms

Ascend into the UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforest canopy at O'Reilly's, walk the famous treetop suspension bridges, and descend into an ancient cave alive with glittering native glow worms. Pure, jaw-dropping wilderness just 90 minutes from Brisbane.

We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for this one, so we are not quoting either.

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Moreton Island 4WD & Snorkel Safari: Tangalooma Wrecks

Cross Moreton Bay by high-speed catamaran to a pristine island paradise, snorkel the legendary Tangalooma Wrecks teeming with tropical fish, and sandboard down towering desert dunes. One of Queensland's most spectacular day escapes.

Book it Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Brisbane AUD 269 per person (about $195)

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Australia Zoo: Steve Irwin's Wildlife Warriors Experience

Step into Steve Irwin's legendary Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast — home to the world-famous Crocoseum, tigers, cheetahs, and 1,200 animals. An adrenaline-charged, conservation-driven wildlife spectacular unlike anywhere on earth.

Book it Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane AUD 189 per person (about $137)

Run by Australia Zoo · 4.70 from 26,000 reviews

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Also bookable: GetYourGuide $134 per person

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Mount Coot-tha, Botanic Gardens & XXXX Brewery Tasting Tour

Sweep up to Brisbane's iconic summit lookout for panoramic city-and-bay views, wander the exquisite Botanic Gardens, then sink a cold craft beer at Queensland's legendary XXXX Brewery — the ultimate Brisbane afternoon in one curated arc.

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Scenic Rim Private Helicopter Wine & Rainforest Tour

Lift off in a private helicopter over lush hinterland ranges, landing at a boutique estate winery for an exclusive barrel-room tasting before swooping into ancient rainforest valleys — Queensland's most indulgent afternoon.

Book it Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane - 25min AUD 249 per person (about $180)

Run by Elite Helicopters Pty Ltd · 5.00 from 214 reviews

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South Bank, CityCat River Cruise & Howard Smith Wharves Dining

Glide along the Brisbane River on the iconic CityCat ferry, explore South Bank's lush parklands and man-made Streets Beach, then settle in for a long, exquisite lunch at the award-winning Howard Smith Wharves precinct beneath the Story Bridge.

We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for this one, so we are not quoting either.

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