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Shore Excursion Details
Australia Zoo & The Glass House Mountains
Brisbane, Australia
Australia Zoo & The Glass House Mountains
DETAILS
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8
hrs Estimate Duration
OVERVIEW
Visit the conservation-oriented zoo created by TV’s late Crocodile Hunter and spend time in a mountain town that could be at home in Switzerland. An hour north of Brisbane by coach, Australia Zoo is still run by the Irwin family and you’ll have ample time to explore here at your own pace. If time permits, make sure to see the Croc Show – a rollicking mix of menacing, amazing and informative. But there are other inhabitants and experiences you won’t want to miss, either. Like hand-feeding red and grey kangaroos in an open range area. Or spending time at the koala enclosure, getting to know these adorable creatures up-close.Heading further north through the Glass House Mountains, you’ll arrive at the charming village of Montville. Its mix of Tudor, Irish and English cottages, blended with Swiss and Bavarian chalets, leaves it in delightful geographic limbo – but its spectacular panoramic views over the coastal plain are pure Australia. Use your free time here to seek lunch at a tea room or café, and to browse the many galleries, pottery studios, craft cottages and antique shops.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Take in the landscape on a scenic hour-long coach drive from Brisbane to the Australia Zoo.
• Be greeted and oriented by zoo staff, then enjoy the venue’s shows and exhibits at your own pace.
• Feed free-bouncing kangaroos and mingle with koalas.
• Drive through the Glass House Mountains to Montville, a village that looks more Tyrolian than Australian.
• Explore this town of Tudor cottages and Bavarian chalets – visiting its shops and lunching on your own.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
Need to Know:
Note: This tour is available to wheelchair guests that have a collapsible chair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. There is a moderate amount of walking, mostly at guests’ discretion. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. The Crocodile show is a scheduled performance. The order of sights visited may vary and the itinerary may be reversed. This tour does not operate with a separate guide, but rather with a driver/guide.
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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES
Excursion Type:
Scenic & City Tours
Wildlife Tours
Activity Level:
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1Easy
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2Moderate
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3Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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