Brisbane Private Tour: Lone Pine, Mount Coot-tha & City Sights

Koalas, clifftop views, and Brisbane's riverside landmarks in one morning or afternoon

A six-hour private tour of Brisbane with a small group, flexible pickup times, and your choice of vehicle. Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to see and feed Australian wildlife, climb to Mount Coot-tha for 360-degree city views, explore the Botanic Gardens' Japanese and Tropical sections, then drive past Story Bridge, South Bank Parklands, and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Your guide provides live commentary and a gift pack of water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary2h
2. Streets Beach1h
3. Story Bridgepassing by
4. Brisbane City Hallpassing by

Explore Brisbane's iconic sights

• Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
• Enjoy panoramic views at Mount Coot-tha
• Tour Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
• Explore South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach
• See views from Kangaroo Point Cliffs
• Drive over Story Bridge
• Pass Brisbane City Centre and City Hall

The experience

You choose your pickup time and the vehicle that suits your group, then your driver and guide collect you from a Brisbane hotel or a location you specify. The route covers the city's most recognizable stops without the rush of a large group: small groups mean you move at a pace that lets you linger when something catches your eye. The first major stop is Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where you can hold and photograph koalas, feed kangaroos, and see wombats and dingoes in close quarters. Entry is separate, so you pay only for what interests you.

From there, the tour climbs to Mount Coot-tha's summit for unobstructed views across Brisbane's skyline toward Moreton Bay. There's time for a coffee, ice cream, or a quick meal at the lookout before you head back down through the Brisbane Botanic Gardens: a climate-controlled Tropical Dome, a Fern House, Japanese Gardens, and a Bonsai House, ending with a short walk through a miniature rainforest. The return journey loops through South Bank Parklands (where you can photograph the BRISBANE sign and the lagoon), past the volcanic cliffs at Kangaroo Point, over the historic Story Bridge, and by Brisbane City Hall and Parliament House, with brief stops if time allows.

Your guide travels with you the whole time, offering live commentary on the city's history and landmarks. You get a gift pack of bottled water, light snacks, and more to carry you through the day. The tour runs six to seven hours total, including all driving time, and the operator can arrange airport or cruise terminal transfers for an extra fee if you need them.

What’s included

• Private transportation in your choice of vehicle.
• experienced driver and guide with live commentary in English.
• gift pack with bottled water, light snacks and more.
• return transfers within Brisbane City (hotel or special location pickup).

Options for this experience

2 options

Brisbane Hotel Pick-upGuide in English · 09:00This option includes return transfers from hotels within 9 km of the Brisbane Central Business District. Pickup is included.

Special Pick-up LocationGuide in English · 09:00Return transfers are available from Brisbane Cruise Terminal, the Airport, and the wider Greater Brisbane area (within 45 km of Brisbane Central). Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteAU$ 63

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure Day Trips Brisbane

Is this one for you?Pick hotel pickup to start from your accommodation, or choose a meeting point elsewhere in Brisbane if you prefer to arrange your own arrival.

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Top questions

Can I hold and feed animals at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary on this tour?

You can feed kangaroos and see koalas, wombats, and dingoes up close at Lone Pine. Koala cuddling is no longer available. Entry to the sanctuary is not included in the tour price, so you pay separately if you want to go inside.

What will I see from Mount Coot-tha?

Mount Coot-tha offers 360-degree panoramic views of Brisbane's skyline, the city center, and Moreton Bay in the distance. The lookout has a café where you can stop for refreshment while you take photos.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are not included. The tour stops at Mount Coot-tha and South Bank Parklands, both of which have cafés and food options where you can buy something if you want to.

How many people travel in the group?

This is a private tour for small groups. You choose your vehicle type at checkout, and the group size depends on which vehicle you select. Let the operator know how many people are in your party when you book.

Can I pick a different pickup time or location?

Yes. You can choose your pickup time if the slot is available, and you can select either a Brisbane hotel pickup or a special location you specify. Airport and cruise terminal transfers are available for an additional fee.