- Founded: in 1927
- Area: 18 hectares
- Address: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia
- Phone: +61 7 3378 1366
- Working hours: daily 8:30 - 17:00
In 1927, in the suburbs of Australian Brisbane , Fig Three Pocket, was opened Lone Pine Koala - one of the largest in the continent, and perhaps the world's most protected area. He specializes in breeding koalas, the population of which began with bears named Jack and Jill.
Pages of the History of Lone Pine Koala
Lone Pine in translation from the language of aborigines means "Lonely Pine". The fact is that in the park grows a hoop pine planted by the first owners of the site, the Clarkson family. It was there that the reserve was later destroyed.
The popularity of Lone Pine began from the time of World War II, when it was visited by Americans led by the wife of General MacArthur in order to see the animals of Australia.
What does the reserve visitors expect?
Nowadays Lone Pine Koala offers visitors for a moderate fee to feed the animals of the reserve, and some even hold on to their hands. True, there is a strict regulation, according to which the inhabitants of the park can not be kept by tourists for more than half an hour.
Guests of the reserve have the opportunity to watch leisurely koalas, and fussy kangaroos. The latter live in a separate Kangaroo Park, their number reaches 130 individuals. Also here are Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidna, reptiles.
In Lone Pine Koala live and feathered, among which there are especially beautiful parrots, cockatoos, kukabarry, emus, cassowary. Guests of the reserve are daily flocks of Loriket, arriving from the surrounding areas in search of food. Visitors to the park have the opportunity to feed rainbow birds specially prepared treats. Twice a day, caretakers Lone Pine Koala demonstrate to the public predatory hawks and gyrfalcon.
The most spectacular attraction Lone Pine is the "Forest Coal" . Tourists go deep into the park, where more than 30 koalas live in natural conditions, which can be fed, held, or watched as the bears quickly descend from the trees to taste another portion of eucalyptus leaves.
In addition to wild animals, Lone Pine Koala is home to sheep that are bred on the local farm. During the day there are performances with the participation of shepherds, dogs and sheep - they are very popular with children. After the show, tourists can take a few pictures with participants of an unusual program.
The territory of the reserve has an excellent infrastructure. There is an exchange office, a souvenir shop, a cafe, a restaurant, picnic areas and a barbecue.
Helpful information
The Lone Pine Koala Nature Reserve is open for tourists every day from 08:30 to 17:00. Admission fee for adult visitors is 20 A $, for children aged 3 to 13 years - 15 A $, for families of five or more people - 52 A $. Children under the age of three, accompanied by their parents, can go for free.
How to get there?
There are several options that will help to arrive in Lone Pine Koala. First, you can make a trip on the boat. From the embankment Cultural Center Pontoon every day a ship leaves, a trip which will last one hour and 15 minutes. Secondly, public transport , which will arrive at the destination no later than 20 minutes. Bus routes 430, 445 follow the reserve. Thirdly, independently. When renting a car, set the GPS coordinates: 27.533333,152.96861, which will lead to the park in 50 minutes. Free parking is provided on the territory of the reserve. And, finally, just call a taxi. The last option is the fastest, but it takes a lot of money.
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