"We had a wonderful day with koalas and kangaroos and all the other fascinating Australian animals. The staff at the park were great and explained a lot to us. A great experience and highly recommended."
Gold Coast · Currumbin · Wildlife Sanctuary · Open 9 am to 4 pm
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets: Day Entry, Treetop Ropes and Night Walk
A day at the sanctuary with the free-flight bird show, the wildlife hospital and the miniature train, the high ropes course over the enclosures, or a lit night trail through the bushland.
From
US$50
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.7 / 5 414+ Reviews
- 14 Experience Types All Gold Coast Activities
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Sanctuary Day Ticket Includes
Food, transfers and koala photos are extra; you may bring a picnic.
Highlights
- Day entry to the sanctuary, with every daily show
- The Wild Skies free-flight bird show
- The wildlife hospital and its conservation work
- The Lost Valley, the Extinction Trail and Outback Springs
- Rides on the miniature train
What's Included
- Entry ticket
- Access to the Lost Valley, the Extinction Trail and Outback Springs
- All daily shows at the Sanctuary
- Use of the miniature train
How a Day at Currumbin Works
From the gate at 9 am to the last show.
Arrive at Opening
The sanctuary opens 9 am to 4 pm every day except Anzac Day and Christmas Day, with last entry at 3.30 pm. Arriving at opening leaves time for every show.
Show Your Ticket and ID
Family tickets cover two adults aged 14 and over and two children aged 3 to 13, and ID is checked at the gate.
Plan Around the Shows
The bird show and the other daily shows run at set times and are included in entry; check the day's timetable when you arrive.
Add the Ropes or the Night Walk
The TreeTop Challenge ropes course sits inside the sanctuary grounds; Astra Lumina opens after dark on its own ticket.
Photo Gallery
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Koalas, kangaroos, lorikeets and the free-flight birds.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Day Entry vs. Entry & Ropes vs. Astra Lumina
Three Currumbin tickets side by side. Prices as of October 2026.
| Feature | MOST REVIEWED Sanctuary Day Entry | Entry & TreeTop Challenge | Astra Lumina Night Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From US$50/per person | From US$76 | From US$16 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (414 reviews) | 4.6/5 (26 reviews) | 4.8/5 (45 reviews) |
| Covers | Day entry, all daily shows, miniature train | Day entry plus the 3-hour ropes course | A 1.5 km night trail in nine zones |
| When | 9 am to 4 pm, last entry 3.30 pm | Daytime | After dark |
| Animals | Yes | Yes | No animal encounters |
| Limits | None stated | Reach 165 cm to fingertips; not under 7 | Not suitable for wheelchairs |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead |
| Best For | Families and animal lovers | Climbers aged 7 and up | An evening out |
| Check Availability | View the Combo | View Astra Lumina |
Other Currumbin Tickets
The ropes course with or without sanctuary entry, and the night walk.
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Guide
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Which Ticket, and What It Covers
Four tickets compared, with opening hours, the koala question and the ropes course rules.
The Currumbin ticket to book is the sanctuary’s own day entry: the bird show, the wildlife hospital, the miniature train and every daily show, from US$49 a person as of October 2026, rated 4.7 from 414 reviews. It cancels free up to 24 hours ahead. Add the treetop ropes course if anyone in your group wants ziplines over the crocodiles, or come back after dark for the Astra Lumina light trail.
What a day at Currumbin covers
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary sits at the southern end of the Gold Coast, near Currumbin Beach. The day ticket includes the Lost Valley, the Extinction Trail and the Outback Springs precinct, all the daily shows, among them the Wild Skies free-flight bird show, and rides on the miniature train. The wildlife hospital on site treats injured native animals, and visitors can see its work. You can feed a kangaroo and join the wild lorikeet feed; koala photos are sold on top of entry.
You may bring your own food to the picnic grounds. The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible, but some paths are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or anyone with limited mobility.
The Currumbin tickets compared
| Ticket (seller) | From | Rating (reviews) | What it covers | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Entry Ticket (Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary) | US$49 | 4.7 (414) | Day entry, all shows, miniature train | The opening day, 9 am to 4 pm |
| Sanctuary & High Ropes and Ziplines (TreeTop Challenge) | US$76 | 4.6 (26) | Day entry plus the 3-hour ropes course | A full day |
| High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park (TreeTop Challenge) | US$56 | 4.9 (20) | The ropes course only, no sanctuary entry | 2.5 to 3.5 hours |
| Astra Lumina night walk (Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary) | US$16 | 4.8 (45) | A 1.5 km lit trail with 9 zones, no animals | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Prices, ratings and review counts as of October 2026; operators change prices, so treat them as the shape of the market, not a quote. Astra Lumina’s from price is a discount on a US$32 list price.
Dates and cancellation terms are on each listing.
Which ticket to buy
Pick by who is coming:
Families and animal lovers
Sanctuary Day Entry
Every show, the wildlife hospital and the train, with a picnic allowed.
Check dates →Older kids and adults who climb
Sanctuary & TreeTop Challenge
Entry plus more than 100 challenges and 14 ziplines over the enclosures.
See this combo →An evening out
Astra Lumina
A self-paced night trail of light and sound through the bushland. No animal encounters.
See this walk →The ropes course has a reach rule, not an age rule. To climb, you must reach 165 cm to your fingertips with both arms stretched above your head and both feet flat on the ground. Children under 12 need an adult on a climbing ticket with them, enclosed shoes are required, and the course is not for anyone afraid of heights or pregnant. It takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours to finish the seven circuits, from the easy green course to the Black Diamond.
Astra Lumina is a separate night ticket and includes no animal encounters. It is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Practical: getting there and other wildlife
The sanctuary is at the southern end of the coast, so pair it with a morning at Currumbin’s beaches or a surf lesson at Kirra. For wild kangaroos and koalas in the hinterland, a Tamborine Mountain coach tour is on the day trips page; for koalas after dark with glow worms, see the glow worm tours.
Guest Reviews
What Recent Guests Say
4.7/5
from 414 verified reviews
"A wonderful experience for the whole family! 🐨❤️ The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is truly beautiful. We really enjoyed the visit and especially the animals. The kids loved it! 🦘🐨 There is even a small train that takes you around the park, which is very convenient with children and means less walking. 🚂 The small water play areas are also great for taking a little break and cooling the kids off. 💦😊 A really great activity for families. We truly had a wonderful time! We wholeheartedly recommend it. ❤️"
"Lots of things to see, lots of things to learn, it was wonderful"
"Absolutely amazing time at this sanctuary. Staff were friendly and the feeding of the kangaroos was a hit with the kids. Even the food and ice cream was delicious. We had the best time and ended it with the train drive. Amazing day!"
"Absolutely loved it. A must go place to experience wildlife so closely and freely"
"Amazing! Such a wonderful sanctuary and you get to see the amazing conservation work they do."
"The Bird Show was awesome ! And of course the Kangaroos were really cute ! You can buy some food and feed them."
"We had a great time feeding kangaroos & the lorikeets! Bird Show was awesome!"
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Most activities on this site cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026). Some hinterland tours need two days' notice, and the Dreamworld and SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded, so read the terms before you pay. Starting from US$50 per person.
Check AvailabilityFAQ: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets
Prices, hours, koalas and the ropes course, as of October 2026.
Day entry costs from US$49 a person as of October 2026. Entry with the TreeTop Challenge ropes course costs from US$76, the ropes course alone from US$56, and the Astra Lumina night walk from US$16. The sanctuary day ticket is sold by the sanctuary itself and cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
Yes, but booking ahead lets you cancel free up to 24 hours before your visit. The sanctuary is open 9 am to 4 pm every day except Anzac Day and Christmas Day, with last entry at 3.30 pm. Family tickets cover two adults aged 14 and over and two children aged 3 to 13, and ID is checked at the gate; see the day ticket.
Australian wildlife: koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, free-flight birds and wild lorikeets among them. You can feed a kangaroo and join the wild lorikeet feed, and the Wild Skies bird show is part of entry. The wildlife hospital on site cares for injured native animals; the day ticket includes every daily show.
Koala photos are sold on top of the entry price. The day ticket covers the shows, the trails and the miniature train, not the souvenir photos. Ask at the sanctuary for the day's koala photo times, and allow for the extra cost when you book the day ticket.
Plan on most of a day if you want every show. The sanctuary is open from 9 am to 4 pm, and the shows run at set times through the day. Adding the TreeTop Challenge takes another 2.5 to 3.5 hours, so the entry and ropes combo is a full day.
From the Gold Coast, Currumbin, which is on the coast itself; Lone Pine is in Brisbane. Currumbin adds a wildlife hospital, a free-flight bird show, a ropes course over the enclosures and a night light trail. For a bigger wildlife day farther north, Australia Zoo is on the day trips page.
A high ropes and zipline park inside the sanctuary: more than 100 challenges, 14 ziplines and seven courses from easy to Black Diamond. Climbers must reach 165 cm to their fingertips with arms raised; children under 12 need an adult with a climbing ticket, and enclosed shoes are required. Book it alone or as the combo with entry.
A self-paced night walk through the sanctuary's bushland on a 1.5 km trail of light and sound in nine zones. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours. It has no animal encounters and is not suitable for wheelchairs. The Astra Lumina ticket costs from US$16 as of October 2026, discounted from US$32.
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