Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary & Mt Coot-tha
Half day · 5 hours
The world's oldest koala sanctuary, with the option to hold a koala, plus panoramic city views from Mt Coot-tha lookout.
Brisbane cruise shore excursions.
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (Luggage Point) 9–10 hours alongside Australia
Opened in 2020, Brisbane International Cruise Terminal sits at the mouth of the Brisbane River, 40 minutes from the CBD and within easy striking distance of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. The terminal itself is purpose-built for mega-ships and clears guests quickly.
What to do ashore
Gold Coast & Currumbin Wildlife
Full day · 8 hours
Surfers Paradise beachfront, lorikeet feeding at Currumbin and time at a hinterland lookout. Glitzy contrast to Brisbane's river city.
Sunshine Coast hinterland — Montville & Maleny
Full day · 8 hours
Boutique mountain villages, the Glass House Mountains lookout and a long lunch at a hinterland brewery or winery.
Moreton Island day cruise
Full day · 9 hours
High-speed ferry to Tangalooma resort for sand-toboggan runs, snorkelling the wrecks and an optional dolphin feeding at dusk.
Getting ashore
Walk-off port. Shuttle buses run between the terminal and the CBD.
Good to know
- —Terminal is 40 minutes from central Brisbane — independent exploration needs pre-booked transport.
- —Summer (Dec–Mar) is hot and humid; carry water and sun protection.
- —Moreton Island ferries are weather-dependent and may cancel in strong easterlies.
Planning a call at Brisbane?
Request a full shore excursion programme with pricing, capacity and backup plans.