Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
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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!
The kids will love the Nature Discovery Playground and you’ll love the idyllic picnic spots, BBQ areas and fresh open air.
There are 22 marked trails at Tidbinbilla – ranging from a 15 minute walk to full-day hikes. You can grab a map from the Visitors Centre or download it from our website.
Regular guided activities are on offer to visitors covering topics such as Australian plants, animals and habitats, wetlands and waterbirds at The Sanctuary and Aboriginal culture and heritage. School holidays are also a great time to visit with regular kids activities to keep the little ones busy!
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Visitor Centre: 9am - 5pm; Reserve Grounds: 7.30am - 6pm; Daylight Savings: 7.30am - 8pm; Closed Christmas Day. Reserve may also be closed due to total fire bans or high winds
COSTS
Between $5.00 and $13.50
Day Pass prices per vehicle, except coaches.
Check out our website for further information about Annual Passes and large groups.
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Paddys River Road, Tidbinbilla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Barbeque
Carpark
Family Friendly
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #2 of 223 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Beautiful and great for all ages”
LOVE this place! There are so many walks for a variety of different fitness levels and ages, as well as a large playground. The walks are great with different views and it's a lovely place to have a...
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“Adventure and coffee”
Great bush walks and some shorter ones for younger children.
The coffees are too expensive although the large is a medium size. Not a large variety of hot food but I can only assume they don't have...
Tinamitch1
“Beautiful nature so close to Canberra.”
This place is a must see if you are a tourist coming to Canberra. You see another side of the ACT, just driving there you get spectacular mountain views. Then you visit the information centre there...
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