Enjoy The Ultimate Snuggle With An Irresistibly Cuddly Koala In Queensland

Koalas are everyone’s favourite Australian animal and what’s not to love? They’re cute, cuddly and have a big furry, cushioned rear end. It’s impossible not to smile when you see one.

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Five Fantastic Places to Cuddle a Koala in Queensland!

The Gold Coast

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast has been protecting and conserving wildlife for over 70 years.

Guests who book into their weekend breakfast with the koalas experience will enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the Koala Habitat precinct surrounded by koalas.

They can chat with the keepers, enjoy a koala cuddle, and will even have the moment captured by professional photographers.

Of course, after breakfast you are free to explore the rest of the sanctuary at your leisure!

Enjoying the koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast

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Brisbane

The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the largest koala sanctuary in the world, with over 130 aussie icons calling it home.

Book into the Koala Discovery Tour where over a 60 minute guided experience, you will get to go behind the scenes to the koala leaf sorting area, watch a health check, and spend one on one time holding one of these incredible animals.

The moment will be captured by a professional photographers however you are also free to take photos on your own device.

Sunshine Coast

Established in 1970 as the ‘’Beerwah Reptile Park’’ and spanning only two acres, today the Australia Zoo covers over 700 acres with 110 acres on public display.

Visiting the Australia Zoo is a whole day event but make sure you book your cuddly koala encounter in advance to avoid disappointment.

During this encounter you will get to cuddle up to one of the gorgeous koalas and learn more about them from the keepers, who are on hand to answer all your questions and share what’s involved in caring for them.

Townsville

Having recently visited the Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville, we know exactly how fantastic it is!

Home to over 50 native animal species, the koalas here are part of a successful breeding program with several born and raised right in the park.

The highlight of your visit will be when you finally get to cuddle a koala and one of the rangers will snap your perfect souvenir photos for you!

Cuddling a koala at the Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville

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Cairns

There are a number of places to cuddle a furry koala in and around Cairns, but Kuranda Koala Gardens are extra special due to their location in the rainforest.

Take the trip up there on the must-do Kuranda Scenic Railway and take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back to Cairns for a memorable day out for the whole family.