Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a free koala education centre at Daisy Hill Conservation Park, about 25 km south of Brisbane. Meet resident koalas from viewing platforms, then explore interactive displays about koala life and conservation. The centre sits among eucalypt forest, with boardwalks, walking tracks and picnic areas nearby. Early morning or late afternoon can bring more activity from the koalas, though sightings of wild animals in the surrounding bushland are not guaranteed. It is a good stop for families and anyone interested in Australian wildlife.
A koala centre in conservation parkland
Daisy Hill Koala Centre is at 253 Daisy Hill Road, within Daisy Hill Conservation Park, around 25 km south of Brisbane. The Queensland Government established the centre as a place to learn about koalas and their conservation. It is free to enter.
The centre is set among eucalypt forest, with walking tracks and picnic areas in the surrounding park. The open bushland is also home to wallabies, birds and reptiles. Wildlife sightings on the tracks are not assured, so treat a walk as time in the forest as well as a chance to look for animals.
Viewing koalas and learning about them
Resident koalas can be seen from viewing platforms beside their outdoor enclosure. The platforms give you a close look without handling the animals. Koalas rest for much of the day, so early morning or late afternoon may be better times to see them active.
Inside the centre, interactive displays cover koala life and conservation. Wildlife officer talks also take place, with information about koalas and the individual animals at the centre. The talks add context to what you can see in the enclosure and make the visit useful for children as well as adults.
Boardwalks and walks in the park
A boardwalk passes through the centre’s trees and enclosure area. It is wheelchair- and pram-friendly, and viewing platforms provide different angles on the koalas and the surrounding forest. The centre also has wheelchair-accessible entry, seating and restroom facilities.
Beyond the centre, Daisy Hill Conservation Park has short walking tracks and picnic and barbecue facilities. You can make the koala displays one stop in a longer visit to the bushland, or bring a picnic and spend more time in the park. The tracks pass through forest where native animals may be seen, though wild koalas can be hard to find.
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Is entry to Daisy Hill Koala Centre free?
Yes. Entry to the centre is free.
Can you touch or hold the koalas?
No. You can observe them from the viewing platforms, but visitors cannot handle or pat them.
Is Daisy Hill Koala Centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The centre has a wheelchair-friendly boardwalk, accessible entrance, seating, restroom and parking.
