Yehootu Posted February 28 #51 Share Posted February 28 6 hours ago, Lonedaddy said: But she wasn't a little girl but a seasoned mom and grandma at time, so she just let it roll off her. Haha! She is actually called the poops Toots ( Tutu is a local name for Grandma ) by the youngest grandboy as she is the prefered diaper changer. As for the Koala, it's a No Go. Mahalo for the options. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Cruisr Posted March 22 #52 Share Posted March 22 On 9/13/2023 at 9:31 PM, triplem67 said: Hi there @fstuff1 I am a Brisbane local and want to caution you about some issues you need to consider before booking Miramar... ONLY from the point of view that it can be challenging to get from the Brisbane Cruise Terminal to the Miramar departure point. You need to look at what day you're in Brisbane - weekday or weekend, and what time you can depart from your ship at the Brisbane Cruise Terminal. I am doing a Celebrity Edge itinerary in late Feb/early March. We have a Brisbane port day on Tue 5th March. Our "arrival time" is listed as 8am which will not give people enough time in Peak Hour Traffic to get from the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal across the city to the South side of the river to meet up with Miramar for the 9am departure. The boat won't wait if you're late. If your Cruise is "arriving" in Brisbane earlier and you can depart the ship earlier on a weekday, then it might be doable to get to the Miramar wharf in time. There would be some taxis and possibly ride shares to grab at the terminal. But keep in mind that a taxi or rideshare can't drop directly at the departure wharf. They would drop you nearby and then you need to walk down to the river walkway to get to the departure wharf. I have connected some people on my Celebrity Edge cruise with a rideshare driver (who I know personally) and he is pre-booked to pick them up and then bring them back from Lone Pine. I have also found a few private vehicle transfer companies that can do private transport or shuttle bus. I have contact details for them if you need them. Another tip is that I have seen people quoting travel times using the wrong Cruise terminal. Brisbane used to have a Cruise terminal at Portside Hamilton which is now closed. Some international sites still quote Portside as the Cruise terminal. All Cruise ships now dock at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal which is right out at the mouth of the Brisbane River and is a long way from the city. There is no public transport to or from the terminal. I think all Cruise lines put on a paid shuttle service but they would only go to a central location in the Brisbane CBD (usually somewhere like ANZAC Square). Having said all that.... If you can make the Miramar Cruise to Lone Pine work for your Cruise Ship timings... it's a wonderful trip and a great way to see Brisbane from the River. I am looking for an Uber contact to take 2 people from the cruise port (Crown Princess Nov 21, 2024) to Lone Pine. If you could provide a name and contact I would appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wansbrough Posted March 24 #53 Share Posted March 24 (edited) On 3/22/2024 at 7:53 PM, Carolina Cruisr said: I am looking for an Uber contact to take 2 people from the cruise port (Crown Princess Nov 21, 2024) to Lone Pine. If you could provide a name and contact I would appreciate it. Download the Uber app, it works a treat for getting Uber rides. 😉 Sounds like you are on the same cruise too (but not on our roll call) 🤔 Edited March 24 by Wansbrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Cruisr Posted March 24 #54 Share Posted March 24 17 minutes ago, Wansbrough said: Download the Uber app, it works a treat for getting Uber rides. 😉 Sounds like you are on the same cruise too (but not on our roll call) 🤔 Thanks, I have used rideshares many times and do have the APP but @fstuff1 mentioned they knew someone personally and that was the contact I was looking for. I did try adding my name to the RC but it is a read only document.🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted March 25 #55 Share Posted March 25 On 3/23/2024 at 5:53 AM, Carolina Cruisr said: I am looking for an Uber contact to take 2 people from the cruise port (Crown Princess Nov 21, 2024) to Lone Pine. If you could provide a name and contact I would appreciate it. Hello Pat @Carolina Cruisr I've only just seen your message. I'll check with Tim today and let you know. I also have a local Shuttle Bus company contact. If you think there's more people in your cruise group that also might like to self-organise a Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary trip, this could be a good option. The company offered a return shuttle for my cruise group earlier this month. They offered a set price (in Aussie dollars) to be picked up from and return to Brisbane Cruise Terminal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madson16 Posted March 26 #56 Share Posted March 26 Hi we are a party of 4 sailing into Brisbane 27th March 2025 and would like to visit Lone pine koala sanctuary making our own way there and back would be very interested in any contacts for taxi/shuttle that could be pre booked before we go . Any help would be greatly appreciated Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted April 6 #57 Share Posted April 6 The trip to Lone Pine was one of the highlights of our around Australia cruise. Not only did we get to pet a Koala but we hand fed and petted Kangaroos. I highly recommend going! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted April 11 #58 Share Posted April 11 (edited) On 3/26/2024 at 11:19 PM, Madson16 said: Hi we are a party of 4 sailing into Brisbane 27th March 2025 and would like to visit Lone pine koala sanctuary making our own way there and back would be very interested in any contacts for taxi/shuttle that could be pre booked before we go . Any help would be greatly appreciated Mark Hi Mark @Madson16 I'm catching up on posts as I'm not here as often now the my cruise is over. 😢 I am Brisbane based and happy to answer questions. I'm still waiting to hear back from my Uber driver contact but know he was selling his house and moving so he's probably pre-occupied with that. I'll follow up with him in the next couple of weeks. I also have a local Shuttle Bus company contact. If you think there's more people in your cruise group that also might like to self-organise a Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary trip, this could be a good option. The company offered a return shuttle for my cruise group in early March. They offered a set price (in Aussie dollars) to be picked up from and return to Brisbane Cruise Terminal. I can help connect you with them if think this might be a good option. As you are visiting Brisbane on a WEEKDAY, please caution anyone who might be talking about booking the Mirramar Brisbane River Lone Pine Cruise for that day. It's very tricky to get from the Brisbane ICT to the Mirramar departure point in Brisbane on a weekday morning through peak hour traffic. If your ship "arrival time" is 8am, getting to Mirramar Wharf for 9am is pretty much not possible. Let me know if you have any questions. Edited April 11 by triplem67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted April 11 #59 Share Posted April 11 (edited) On 3/23/2024 at 5:53 AM, Carolina Cruisr said: I am looking for an Uber contact to take 2 people from the cruise port (Crown Princess Nov 21, 2024) to Lone Pine. If you could provide a name and contact I would appreciate it. Hello @Carolina Cruisr It was me that had the Brisbane Uber driver contact. I'm catching up on posts as I'm not here as often now the my cruise is over. 😢 I am Brisbane based and happy to answer questions. I'm still waiting to hear back from my Uber driver contact but know he was selling his house and moving so he's probably pre-occupied with that. I'll follow up with him in the next couple of weeks. I also have a local Shuttle Bus company contact. If you think there's more people in your cruise group that also might like to self-organise a Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary trip, this could be a good option. The company offered a return shuttle for my cruise group in early March. They offered a set price (in Aussie dollars) to be picked up from and return to Brisbane Cruise Terminal. I can help connect you with them if think this might be a good option. As you are visiting Brisbane on a WEEKDAY, please caution anyone who might be talking about booking the Mirramar Brisbane River Lone Pine Cruise for that day. It's very tricky to get from the Brisbane ICT to the Mirramar departure point in Brisbane on a weekday morning through peak hour traffic. If your ship "arrival time" is 8am, getting to Mirramar Wharf for 9am is pretty much not possible. Let me know if you have any questions. Edited April 11 by triplem67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madson16 Posted April 11 #60 Share Posted April 11 Hi Mel Thank you for getting back to me we would be very interested in your Uber contact or any other contacts you have for our stop in Brisbane 27th March 2025 we are on the Celebrity Edge Great Barrier Reef cruise. We have now booked our Lone pine tickets and just need to arrange transportation to and from so it will be good if we can arrange transportation beforehand it will tick another thing off our list planning this adventure 🛳️🛳️😊 We did note your comment about the Mirramar cruise and realised we would probably not have enough time Kind regards Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted April 12 #61 Share Posted April 12 4 hours ago, Madson16 said: Hi Mel Thank you for getting back to me we would be very interested in your Uber contact or any other contacts you have for our stop in Brisbane 27th March 2025 we are on the Celebrity Edge Great Barrier Reef cruise. We have now booked our Lone pine tickets and just need to arrange transportation to and from so it will be good if we can arrange transportation beforehand it will tick another thing off our list planning this adventure 🛳️🛳️😊 We did note your comment about the Mirramar cruise and realised we would probably not have enough time Kind regards Mark Thanks Mark @Madson16 I'll follow up with Tim my Uber Driver friend this weekend. I have also reached out to the Shuttle Bus company to see if they are available to do a shuttle like they did for my Celebrity Edge shore day in Brisbane back on 5th March. I'll get back to you once I have info. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madson16 Posted April 12 #62 Share Posted April 12 (edited) Thanks for your help and time Mel really helpful 🛳️👍 Mark Edited April 12 by Madson16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted May 31 #63 Share Posted May 31 There are several of us who want to go out to the sanctuary but not at the ships price of 350 US per person. @triplem67 - would love to know the shuttle bus company? you could let me know a contact or a site i would gladly contact them. (Also on the Edge, but in March of 2025). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madson16 Posted June 1 #64 Share Posted June 1 We are a party of 4 on the Edge 27th March 2025 and have booked Lone pine just looking at options how to get there from cruise port . We are from Devon Uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted June 2 #65 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 6:34 AM, Madson16 said: We are a party of 4 on the Edge 27th March 2025 and have booked Lone pine just looking at options how to get there from cruise port . We are from Devon Uk @Madson16 - That is the same cruise as us! Perhaps we can figure out how to get 6 of us out there on a private shuttle of some sort? We have not booked Lone Pine yet, but definitely want to go. (but not with the ship's excursion - WAY too pricy) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted June 4 #66 Share Posted June 4 On 6/1/2024 at 6:51 AM, hmcrn said: There are several of us who want to go out to the sanctuary but not at the ships price of 350 US per person. @triplem67 - would love to know the shuttle bus company? you could let me know a contact or a site i would gladly contact them. (Also on the Edge, but in March of 2025). Hi there @hmcrn and @Madson16 I will reach out again to the Shuttle contact used on my Edge cruise this year. They've been going through some restructuring after merging another business into theirs and they've been focused on that. If they can't commit, I'll go back through my research and see if I can find another Shuttle company for you. Keep nudging me now and then. I have a pet sitting business and have a busy schedule from mid-June to early July with Winter School holidays here in Brisbane 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted June 4 #67 Share Posted June 4 12 hours ago, triplem67 said: Hi there @hmcrn and @Madson16 I will reach out again to the Shuttle contact used on my Edge cruise this year. They've been going through some restructuring after merging another business into theirs and they've been focused on that. If they can't commit, I'll go back through my research and see if I can find another Shuttle company for you. Keep nudging me now and then. I have a pet sitting business and have a busy schedule from mid-June to early July with Winter School holidays here in Brisbane 👍 Thanks so much @triplem67! Truly appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted June 5 #68 Share Posted June 5 @hmcrn and @Madson16 Have you checked out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted June 6 #69 Share Posted June 6 17 hours ago, yarramar said: @hmcrn and @Madson16 Have you checked out here Yes - unfortunately with the cruise ship arrival and departure times, we will not make the departure time of the Miramar boat, and the arrival time may be an issue as well, so don't dare book it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted June 6 #70 Share Posted June 6 5 hours ago, hmcrn said: Yes - unfortunately with the cruise ship arrival and departure times, we will not make the departure time of the Miramar boat, and the arrival time may be an issue as well, so don't dare book it. Then your next best option is to take a taxi or Uber. Uber will be around $70 for 4 or less passengers. Uber XL about $100. It's about a 30 minute drive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplem67 Posted June 13 #71 Share Posted June 13 On 6/4/2024 at 2:14 PM, triplem67 said: Hi there @hmcrn and @Madson16 I will reach out again to the Shuttle contact used on my Edge cruise this year. They've been going through some restructuring after merging another business into theirs and they've been focused on that. If they can't commit, I'll go back through my research and see if I can find another Shuttle company for you. Keep nudging me now and then. I have a pet sitting business and have a busy schedule from mid-June to early July with Winter School holidays here in Brisbane 👍 Hi there @hmcrn and @Madson16 I've had no response from the Shuttle company used earlier this year for Lone Pine. 🤷♀️ I have two other Shuttle companies I can try and will reach out to them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted June 14 #72 Share Posted June 14 On 6/7/2024 at 8:26 AM, yarramar said: Then your next best option is to take a taxi or Uber. Uber will be around $70 for 4 or less passengers. Uber XL about $100. It's about a 30 minute drive. I agree, a taxi or Uber is a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted June 14 #73 Share Posted June 14 14 hours ago, triplem67 said: Hi there @hmcrn and @Madson16 I've had no response from the Shuttle company used earlier this year for Lone Pine. 🤷♀️ I have two other Shuttle companies I can try and will reach out to them today. Thanks @triplem67! Greatly appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcrn Posted June 14 #74 Share Posted June 14 13 hours ago, possum52 said: I agree, a taxi or Uber is a good option. If we take one out there, are there definitely ones to get a ride back with? That is the only reason i am skeptical about taking one out - I'm afraid i won't be able to get back. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted June 14 #75 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 9 minutes ago, hmcrn said: If we take one out there, are there definitely ones to get a ride back with? That is the only reason i am skeptical about taking one out - I'm afraid i won't be able to get back. Thank you! Depending if you use Uber or a taxi, you would decide what time you want to leave. Then order an Uber by their app or if using a taxi ensure you have a phone number to ring for one at whatever time you decide you need to picked up. This link from the Lone Pine website gives you the taxi numbers. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Taxi Telephone Numbers Edited June 14 by possum52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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