Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a activities & tours in Currumbin, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 13468 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5534 1266. Website: https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin · Activities & Tours
Family FriendlySolo TravellerEco-Friendly
4.6/5
(13,468 reviews)
At 8am, a cloud of rainbow lorikeets descends and lands directly on your arms, shoulders, and head. That's your opening act. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been running since the late 1940s and the rhythm of the place reflects it: unhurried, well-organised, genuinely educational. Plan four to five hours. Fill them with the animal hospital viewing deck (you can watch vets treat injured wildlife in real time), the kangaroo and wallaby enclosures where you can walk among them freely, and the rotating schedule of keeper talks. Koala photos cost extra. Buy tickets online before you arrive, both to save money and to skip the queue at the gate. It sits on the pricier side compared with similar sanctuaries, but the conservation credentials and the sheer density of things to do justify it.
Opening Hours
- Monday9am – 4pm
- Tuesday9am – 4pm
- Wednesday9am – 4pm
- Thursday9am – 4pm
- Friday9am – 4pm
- Saturday9am – 4pm
- Sunday9am – 4pm
Contact
- +61 7 5534 1266
- currumbinsanctuary.com.au
- 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin QLD 4223
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Ben Harper2 months ago
Really well ran park with lots to do and learn. You can fill your whole days with talks which is what I like to do. All the staff are friendly and informative. The animal hospital is also really interesting being able to watch as the vets work. It is a little expensive when compared to similar experiences such as Lone Pines in Brisbane, which I think is slightly better value for money. Still recommend this if you are in the Gold Coast.
Jane Park2 months ago
We arrived at 11am and stayed until closing, and it was plenty of time to enjoy everything. We saw lots of koalas, and being able to pet the kangaroos and take photos with them was such a memorable experience. It’s a very family-friendly place, safe, well-organized, and set in a beautiful natural environment with a relaxed atmosphere.
Michael4 months ago
A must visit and an amazingly well run park. All the staff were friendly and more than happy to share their wealth of knowledge about the animals. The park itself is a good size and great for adults and kids alike. Spent a good 4 hours there and would come back. I recommend buying the tickets prior to entering as you can skip the longer line. Also 8-9am is the lorikeet feeding time which is peak excitement!
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