Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary at a glance
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife park at 593 Briggs Road in Brighton. By car it is about 30 minutes north of central Hobart. It is a popular half-day trip for people who want to see Australian animals up close in a managed setting.
This page is an independent guide and is not run by the sanctuary. Details come from the published visitor information for 2026. Check the sanctuary's own booking pages before you pay, because prices and times can change.
Bonorong tickets and prices
Prices for 2026. General entry and the night tour are different products.
| Ticket | Adult | Child | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General entry | A$37 (18 and over) | A$22 (6 to 17), under 6 free | Keeper talks and kangaroo feed included |
| Family entry | A$105 | 2 adults and 2 children | |
| Night tour | A$174.50 (16 and over) | A$87.50 (3 to 15), under 3 free | 2.5 hours, includes general entry |
General entry needs no advance booking. Check the sanctuary's current prices before you go, and ask whether any extras apply at the time of purchase.
Our picks: Bonorong
Entry on its own, or as part of a day trip with Mt Field and Mt Wellington.
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Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond day trip
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Entry, a bag of kangaroo feed, daily keeper talks and parking.
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Opening hours and keeper talks
The sanctuary is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm. On Christmas Day it closes earlier, at 4 pm. A general visit does not need a booking.
Keeper talks run daily at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. They are part of general entry. The entry price also includes food for the Forester kangaroos, so you can feed them under the sanctuary's supervision. That is a controlled feeding inside a sanctuary. It is not a reason to feed wild animals anywhere else.
If you want to catch more than one talk, plan to be there by late morning. Which animals you meet depends on the animals the keepers are caring for that day, so no particular encounter or touch is promised.
The night tour
A shared guided tour after general hours.
Length and start time
The tour takes 2.5 hours. The start time depends on the season and falls between 5:15 pm and 6 pm. Check the exact start for your date when you book.
Price in 2026
Adults aged 16 and over pay A$174.50. Children aged 3 to 15 pay A$87.50 and children under 3 are free. General entry is included, so you do not pay for it twice.
Age rule
Anyone under 16 must come with a full-paying adult.
Transport
A transfer can be arranged with the sanctuary. Ask the sanctuary for the transfer price when you book.
Getting to Bonorong
Brighton is north of Hobart.
By car
The address is 593 Briggs Road, Brighton. Allow about 30 minutes from central Hobart without stops. For the night tour, arrange your way back in advance, because it finishes in the evening.
By shuttle
The sanctuary lists recommended shuttle services on its visitor page. Compare the current prices and times of each option before you choose one.
Combine with other trips
Richmond is another short trip from Hobart. See the Richmond page and the tours and day trips page for combinations and guided options.
Wild animals outside a sanctuary
Elsewhere in Tasmania you will see wildlife on roads, tracks and beaches. The park authority asks visitors to keep at least 2 m away from wild animals and not to feed them. Between dusk and dawn, drive slowly because animals cross roads then.
The rules apply on Maria Island, in Mount Field National Park and anywhere else outside a sanctuary. A sanctuary visit is the place for close, supervised contact. A national park is not.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: frequently asked questions
How much does Bonorong cost in 2026?
General entry is A$37 for adults aged 18 and over and A$22 for children aged 6 to 17. Children under 6 are free. The family ticket costs A$105 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Do I need to book?
No booking is needed for a general visit or for the keeper talks. The night tour is a separate product that you book in advance.
What time are the keeper talks?
They run every day at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30.
How far is Bonorong from Hobart?
It is about 30 minutes by car, at 593 Briggs Road in Brighton, north of Hobart.
What does the night tour cost?
Adults aged 16 and over pay A$174.50 and children aged 3 to 15 pay A$87.50. Under 3 is free. The tour lasts 2.5 hours and general entry is included.
Can I touch the animals?
No particular encounter is promised. What you can do depends on which animals the keepers are looking after that day.