2 Days Brisbane Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Brisbane

Day 1 | Morning

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket Price: 42 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the suburbs of Brisbane and was established in 1927. There are about 200 koalas here. The protected area includes the Girl District, the Boy District, the Unmarried Koala District, the Married Koala District and the Elderly Koala District. Australian law stipulates that koalas are only allowed in Queensland, and there is an opportunity to hold koalas in the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. In addition to koalas, you can also see a variety of unique Australian animals such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and more. You can also personally feed rainbow parrots, kangaroos and other animals. In addition, there are many performances and activities such as the Shepherd Dog Show, Raptor Show, and Sheep Shearing in the park.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Yvette***: Queensland is the only state in Australia that allows tourists to hug a koala, woo hoo! As such, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the MUST go place for all animal lovers. Thanks to trip.com, we managed to get a discounted entrance ticket at $20+ (Tips: buy in advance, usual price is $40). There are two koala photo session each day, it is totally free (ranger will hug the koala for u), however if you want to hug a koala by yourself, you are required to pay for another $25, still worth it since you can’t hug it anywhere else. There is a very big compound reserves for kangaroos, kangaroos and wallabies are roam freely in the area, I somehow managed to catch a selfie w a kangaroo! But, beware of your steps, their shits are everywhere on the floor. Some other activities to highlight are sheep dog herding show, falcon and owl feeding. Overall is a very good experience, easily accessible by bus (direct to CBD area), people normally spend 3-4 hours there.

Trip.com User: It was a precious time to sleep, but to see the koalas and the kangaroo ostrich. There is a chance to touch the koala for free at the scheduled time and take a picture, so don't miss it ~!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Wheel of Brisbane nearby is the top choice before you leave Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and hit the road.

Wheel of Brisbane

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20.9 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Russell Street, South Bank | Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

The Brisbane Ferris Wheel is located in the South Bank Park, the heart of Brisbane leisure and entertainment. It is about 60 meters high and is a major landmark here. Taking a ride on the Ferris wheel, you can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city over the Brisbane River. The Ferris wheel rotates 5 times each time, which lasts about 15-20 minutes. Although the speed is fast, the whole process is very gentle. When you reach the heights, the Ferris wheel will hover for a moment, and the audio guide will point out famous Brisbane landmarks, allowing you to better appreciate the scenery in front of you. If you come at night, you can see the night under the city lights on the Ferris wheel, which is even more charming. After riding the Ferris wheel, you may wish to take a stroll in South Bank Park, there are many restaurants, snacks and entertainment.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Jolin : Beautiful scenery, the boat trip feels very different, have the opportunity to try it, great!

Trip.com User: Good night, good day, good 5 wheels ㅋㅋ exciting

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Spicers Balfour Hotel Brisbane is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Spicers Balfour Hotel Brisbane

Spicers Balfour Hotel is conveniently located in the popular New Farm area. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, wheelchair accessible, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, slippers, towels. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Spicers Balfour Hotel combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Brisbane unforgettable.

Day 2 | Morning

Queensland Maritime Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 16 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 412 Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

If you're a naval enthusiast, the Queensland Maritime Museum can satisfy your curiosity about all kinds of naval vessels. The museum was built in 1917 and is located on Brisbane's South Bank. The museum has dazzling displays, including various ship models reproduced from wrecks off the coast of Queensland, and the restored Royal Australian Navy ship "Diamantina" is the treasure of the museum, which you can climb Find the traces of the fierce naval battles on this frigate built in 1945. Another highlight of the museum is a huge map showing the wreck sites of more than 1,500 shipwrecks in Queensland waters since 1791, most of which hit rocks and sank.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Alma Park Zoo nearby is the top choice before you leave Queensland Maritime Museum and hit the road.

Alma Park Zoo

Ticket Price: 37 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Alma Road, DAKABIN QLD 4503

Alma Zoo is located 28 kilometers north of the city center and is home to a large number of animals from all over the world. The koala park is open for tourists to take pictures at 2:30 pm every day. If you're brave enough, you can also take photos with snakes and baby crocodiles at the reptile show at 11:30 and 3pm daily.

Reviews from Real Guests:

밈나니: Koala is so cute. If you come to Australia, Koala is a must see!

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.