Safari / Nature Tours in Brisbane

If you’re looking to escape the city buzz and get your hands (or binoculars) dirty, Brisbane’s nature tours offer plenty of options. You can hop on a river safari along the Brisbane River, where it’s not uncommon to spot water dragons basking on the banks or elusive platypus if you’re lucky. The journey through suburbs like Fig Tree Pocket adds a surprising sense of wilderness close to town.

And if you’re up for a day trip, I highly recommend checking out the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tours. It’s a great spot just 12 kilometres from the CBD, where your guide will point out more than koalas,you might see kangaroos, emus, and even dingoes. Morning tours tend to be quieter, so try to avoid weekend afternoons if you want a more intimate experience. Also, bring sunscreen and water; the Queensland sun can sneak up on you.

For something a bit more off the beaten track, the D’Aguilar National Park tours offer bushwalks with rewarding views and a chance to hear kookaburras laughing in the treetops. It’s a quick drive northwest of Brisbane and not as crowded as some other spots. Lastly, the best time to book these tours is spring or autumn,less sticky and way better for wildlife spotting.