The Best of Brisbane Tour is a great way for you to discover Brisbane's hidden gems such as Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Wheel of Brisbane and Southbank Parklands. Get to know the city you will be living in and make new friends along the way while being guided by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. These tours will be open to all students (recommended for international students and students new to Brisbane).
Important Event Information:
Meeting point: The Great Court
Registration: You must register to attend this event
Tickets: $25* (No refunds are available - ticket swaps may be available after purchase)
Tour Schedule
- 12.40pm: Meet in the Great Court
- 1pm–1.30pm: Travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- 1.30pm–3.30pm: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- 3.30pm–4pm: Travel to Mt Coot-Tha
- 4pm–4.30pm: Arrive at Mt Coot–Tha, free time
- 4.30pm–4.55pm: Travel to the Wheel of Brisbane
- 4.55pm – 5.10pm Walk to the Wheel of Brisbane
- 5.20pm–5.50pm: The Wheel of Brisbane
- 6.00pm: Tour concludes
Enquiries: Please email uqlife@uq.edu.au
*Ticket price includes transport from UQ, entry to Lone Pine Sanctuary and a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane. This ticket price does not include the professional photo session offered by Lone Pine. These sessions can be purchased at Lone Pine from the Main Koala Exhibit for a further $25. There is an afternoon session that starts at around 2pm however, availability is not guaranteed.
Please note: Students must find their own transport from Southbank at the conclusion of the Tour.
