Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Overview
See koalas, kangaroos, birds, reptiles and more in the natural setting of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, just 45 minutes drive from the Canberra CBD.
Keep an eye open for wandering wallabies and emus, and you may even catch a glimpse of an elusive platypus!
There are 24 marked trails at Tidbinbilla – ranging from a 15-minute walk to full-day hikes.
The kids will love the Nature Discovery Playground and you’ll love the idyllic picnic spots, BBQ areas and fresh open air.
School holidays are also a great time to visit with regular kid's activities to keep the little ones busy!
Maps and brochures are available outside of the Visitor Centre for those who need them. There is limited reception at the reserve so the Visitor Centre Wi-Fi will be maintained to support communications. Tidbinbilla Visitor Information staff can still be contacted via phone, or for more information visit the Tidbinbilla website.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
Based on 325 reviews“Very pleasant no fuss walks”
Very relaxing and enjoyable. We had sunny warm weather which I’m sure made it that much better as the ground was dry and koalas were out and about.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“LOVE WILDLIFE!!! (be there early!)”
Be there when they open to see a platypus! I had zero expectations of seeing one, but we did see one! And lots of birds, and we are sticking with a rock-wallaby for the animal in the bush near the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“A wonderful way to spend a day outside. ”
This lovely nature reserve covers a large area of land and has many walking tracks throughout the area. Depending on the walking track, you can find yourself walking through grasslands, dry...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Barbeque
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Food and Refreshments
- Interpretive Centre
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop