Expert: Frank Denison - 10/9/2006

Question
Hi.  I'm planning a trip to Australia in October 2007.  I will be there for 7 days and plan on staying in Brisbane.  The first places I would like to visit are the Australia Zoo and also the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.  I would like to feed and/or swim with the dolpins but I'm not sure how far I would have to go to do this?  What other places should I visit while I'm in Brisbane?  I'm very confused on the public transportation and want to make sure that there is a way for me to get to and from places like the Australia Zoo without costing an arm and a leg.  Thanks for any help and insight you can give me into this exciting adventure.

Answer
G'day Shannon,
             Sorry for the delay but I have had computer problems.

Australia Zoo and Lone Pine can be reached by Public Transport, and wont cost an aram and a leg. Australia Zoo is about 50 miles from Brisbane, and you can catch a Train to Beerwah station, and then catch the free bus provided to get from the train to the zoo.  A Brisbane City council bus goes to Lone Pine zoo. To feed the dolphins you have to go to Tangalooma on Moreton Island.
It is not a cheap tour though
These links will give you all the info you need. http://www.tangalooma.com/dolphinweb/
http://www.dolphinwild.com.au/

Other places to see are the Museum, Botanic Gardens, South Bank, Mt Cootha Lookout, City Cat ride on Brisbane River (day rover ticket).

I hope this helps. Contcat me again if you require any more info.

Regards,
Frank