Wallabies winger Isreal Folau scored two brilliant tries in the first half,
But a sensational individual try from Welshman George North and penalties from his compatriot Leigh Halfpenny kept the Lions a point ahead at half time.
In the second half Alex Cuthbert got the tourists' second try to help keep them in front along with Halfpenny's kicking.
Kurtley Beale missed two potentially game-winning penalties for the hosts in the final minutes.
There's also good news for Tommy Bowe; The Ireland winger is available for the second test after recovering from a broken hand.
