Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Address: Gold Coast Highway, Currumbin
- Hours: Open daily 8am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day and ANZAC Day (Apr 25) morning
- Admission: Adults: AU$44.10, Children (4-14yrs): AU$27.90
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good for Kids,
Nature & Wildlife,
Theme Park
There are many critters nestling in the rainforest setting of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, but the prettiest - and loudest - are the flocks of rainbow lorikeets that cluster round visitors for twice-daily feeds. If you've never seen these birds before, you're in for a treat - they're a photogenic patchwork of emerald green, sapphire blue and sunset orange. They're not shy, and will perch on your head or arms to eat.
The rainbow lorikeets were the ones that started it all - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was begun by a beekeeper and gardener who started feeding the lorikeets to keep them off his crops - but there are now hundreds of native animals in the sanctuary, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats and crocodiles.
You can tour the sanctuary with a guide on Segways, take on the Tarzan ropes and Flying Fox of the Green Challenge, feed and cuddle animals and go behind the scenes to visit nurseries and hospitals.
Latest Reviews
Review by Diane C, USA, April 2013
Doing what: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Review by Laura F, November 2012
Doing what: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Green Challenge Zipline Canopy Tour
We thoroughly enjoyed the zipline challenge. It certainly got the adrenalin pumping, and i discovered muscles I hadn't used in years! My favourite was the tarzan rope swing. Am going to get fitter and stronger so next time I can try the black challenge.
Review by Monique C, November 2012
Doing what: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Green Challenge Zipline Canopy Tour
Lots of fun for the whole family. Great value. It's a while day out.
Practical Info
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is located approximately 5 km (3 mi) from Gold Coast Airport. It's serviced by Surfside Buses 700, 760 and 765.
