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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-thavsLone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary ranks significantly better than Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
Mt. Coot-tha Road, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland 4066
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Lonely Planet " On the hillsides you’ll find the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, walking trails and the eye-popping Mt Coot-tha Lookout." Full review
Lonely Planet "At the base of Mt Coot-tha, these 52-hectare gardens have a plethora of mini ecologies on display: cactus, bonsai and herb gardens, rainforests, arid zones." Full review
Time Out "This living green museum is home to thousands of species of flora, tranquil gardens and beautiful plant displays, spanning 56 hectares." Full review
Frommer's "These 52-hectare (128-acre) gardens at the base of Mount Coot-tha feature Aussie natives and exotic plants you probably won't see at home" Full review
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Fodor's Frommer's
Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane, Queensland 4069
From $0/night
Fodor's "Founded in 1927, Queensland's most famous fauna park is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's first and largest koala sanctuary." Full review
Frommer's "This is the best place in Australia to cuddle a koala—and one of the few places where koala cuddling is actually still allowed." Full review
