Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Best of Brisbane Full-Day Sightseeing Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
River cruise was pleasant, treated to great tea and sconce, couddled the Koala, very patient attendants, beautiful scenery
Reviewed by: Terri W, November 2010
The morning sight seeing was ok. We mostly were on the bus and passed a few spots. Getting off at a couple of peaks and having the wonderful bird-view of Brisbane city. The cruise was good, especially with tea, coffee, and scone. The wheel taking was so and so as it turned very fast, and the view was just average. Very good afternoon at Lone Pine and Mt. Coo-tha, but the time at Lone Pine was limited. We needed to select a few shows, but no time for all. It was really a pity. The koala cuddle was amazing, but you only got 30 seconds (or less) cuddling if there was a queue. Of course I understand that koalas need rest, but it is very disapointing. Our guide was very kind, and he took care of solo travelers. Always asking you how the trip was, and asking if you needed help taking photos. It would be good if having time to visit Newstead House.
Reviewed by: Yu-Pei C, November 2010
Nice Tour.
Reviewed by: Vonny L, Indonesia, July 2010
I enjoyed learning about the history of Brisbane. Pity the weather spoiled the view from Mt Coot-tha but this means I will have to come back!
Reviewed by: Barbara C, Australia, March 2010
Would recommend this tour to anyone who is a first time visitor to Brisbane. The tour is roughly broken down into the following: 1. City highlights history, 2. River cruise, 3. Lone Pine Koala Park, 4. Scenic Lookout Point. The City highlights gives a good grounding to Brisbanes history and heritage. From a personal perspective though, we struggled to find any wow factors. The River cruise was a nice touch to the day, allowing you to see things from the water as well as taste some very nice scones with jam and cream. As for Lone Pine, this was probably the highlight of the tour. Unless you have held a Koala before only legal in certain states then you will love this. Be aware you need to purchase a photo with the Koala at $16 however, this will not only get you a professionally taken picture which is printed but the photographer will also be happy to take some additional pictures with your personal camera of you cuddling a koala. Finally, the last point of call was the lookout point, the views are pretty impressive and a nice way to end the day.
Reviewed by: John E, United Kingdom, March 2010
Loved the Lone Pine Sanctuary the most. Could have easily spent more time there.
Reviewed by: Moira-Leigh B, South Africa, February 2010
This was good value of money!
Reviewed by: Ming Xia W, Australia, January 2010
This was an okay tour especially the afternoon at Lone Pine Koala sanctuary. The morning was a bit confusing. If this is your first time to Brisbane and you have no idea of the layout, trying to get back to sights you were shown was difficult! I recommend a blown up size map on the bus so tourists on board can follow the route and be able to find the spots they want to see again more easily on their map!
Reviewed by: Virginia N, New Zealand, September 2009
Good experience.
Reviewed by: Rhonda N, Australia, January 2009
We had one day in Brisbane and this was a great way to spend the day. The driver made this all day trip worth while. We really like the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and being able to cuddle a Koala.
Reviewed by: Leslie W, USA, January 2009
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