About this tour
Spend an hour at Kuranda Koala Gardens, home to Far North Queensland's only dedicated nocturnal wildlife exhibit. Walk through habitats to see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, quokkas, bilbies, lizards and crocodiles. Catch the 2:30pm marsupial talk for insights into Australian fauna behaviour and ecology. The gardens trace the region's pioneering history alongside living displays.
Highlights
- Nocturnal marsupial exhibit—the only one in regional Queensland
- Watch koalas in their habitat throughout the day
- 2:30pm keeper talk on marsupial biology and behaviour
- Kangaroos and wallabies roaming accessible pathways
- Wombats, quokkas, bilbies and native reptiles on display
- Pioneering history exhibits woven through gardens
What to expect
You'll move at your own pace through open-air and shaded enclosures. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour exploring. The 2:30pm presentation happens in a designated area—arrive early for seating. Staff are knowledgeable about animal behaviour and happy to answer questions. Photography is permitted throughout (souvenir prints available separately). The garden caters well to strollers and wheelchairs with mostly level pathways.
Good to know
Public transport reaches the site easily. Allow extra time if you want quality photos. Souvenir wildlife photographs and koala patting are paid extras. Bring water and hat for sunny sections. Best visited in cooler months or early morning for animal activity.
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