Our namesake
Koala
These sleepy eucalyptus specialists doze up to twenty hours a day. Watch from the boardwalk as they climb, stretch and browse fresh gum leaves.
A home for native wildlife
Where you meet the bush, up close.
Pinehaven is a wildlife sanctuary set among the gum trees, caring for koalas, kangaroos, wombats and dozens of other native animals. Wander the trails, join a keeper talk, and spend an unhurried day in the bush.
Open daily · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open daily9 AM – 5 PM, incl. holidays
Keeper talksFive shows every day
Café & picnic lawnShaded seating throughout
Level accessFlat, pram-friendly paths
Who lives here
Meet the residents
More than thirty native species call Pinehaven home. Here are a few you're likely to say hello to on your visit.
Open range
Red Kangaroo
The largest of Australia's marsupials lounges on our open lawn. During feeding time you can watch keepers hand out their favourite pellets.
Ground dweller
Common Wombat
Sturdy, burrowing and surprisingly quick, our wombats are crowd favourites. Meet them on the twilight-habitat trail near the fern gully.
Egg-laying mammal
Short-beaked Echidna
One of the few mammals that lay eggs, echidnas snuffle for ants with a long snout. Look closely and you might catch one on the move.
Aviary
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Loud, clever and full of character, our cockatoos raise their golden crests to say hello. Join the afternoon feeding for a closer look.
Reptile house
Blue-tongued Lizard
Gentle and slow-moving, these skinks flash a startling blue tongue when surprised. A keeper favourite for close, calm encounters.
What's on today
Plan your day
Keeper talks and feedings run right through the day. Arrive early to catch the koalas at their most active and work your way around the trails.
Tickets
Admission
One ticket covers every trail, talk and feeding for the day. Buy at the gate or online before you arrive.
Child · 4–15
$19 / day
Half-price entry for our youngest explorers.
Most popularAdult · 16+
$34 / day
All-day access to every trail and keeper talk.
Concession
$28 / day
For students, seniors and card holders.
Family · 2+2
$95 / day
Two adults and two children, one easy price.
Children under 4 enter at no charge · Annual passes available at the gate · Group and school rates on request
Our purpose
Care first, always
Every ticket helps us look after the animals in our care and protect the bushland around us. Welfare guides every decision we make — from the size of our habitats to the pace of every encounter.
30+
Native species cared for across the sanctuary
25 ha
Of natural bushland trails and habitats to explore
Daily
Health checks and enrichment led by our keeper team
Before you come
Visitor questions
How long should we set aside for a visit?
Most families spend two to three hours here, though you're welcome to stay all day. Following the full timetable of talks and feedings takes about four hours at a relaxed pace.
Can we touch or hold the koalas?
To keep our koalas calm and comfortable, visits are viewing-only from the boardwalk. Our keepers share plenty of close, respectful encounters with other animals during the day's talks.
Is there parking on site?
Yes — on-site parking sits right beside the entrance, with accessible bays near the gate. The car park rarely fills, even on weekends.
Is the sanctuary accessible?
Our main trails are flat and level, suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Accessible restrooms and seating are spread throughout the grounds.
Do we need to book ahead?
You can buy tickets at the gate any day. Booking online is handy on busy weekends and school holidays and lets you walk straight in.
Can we bring our own food?
Absolutely. There's a shaded picnic lawn for those who bring their own, plus a café serving hot meals, snacks and coffee throughout the day.
A day in the bush awaits
Come and say hello
Bring the family, pack a hat, and spend an easy day among the gum trees. We're open every day of the year.
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