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Note: Tidbinbilla and Namadgi recreational areas including the Visitor Centres are closed until further notice.

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!
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    The Sanctuary has an abundance of wildlife for you to discover, as does the Koala enclosure
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    Our friendly staff in the Visitor Centre can help with your visit
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    Hike in the great Australian bush
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    You have a great chance of seeing a platypus in the wild
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DETAILS

PHONE

02 6207 7921

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au

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.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Paddys River Road, Tidbinbilla, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Barbeque

Carpark

Family Friendly

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 292 REVIEWS

Ranked #2 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Certificate of Excellence 2019

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“Close to nature”

Reviewed on 11/02/2020

We did a gampling trip to Tidbinbilla with young kids. Kids loved the night tour and the tour guides were very professional. The gampling site itself was awesome ...with nice food , selective wine...

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Himalayanwolf

“Getting better all the time”

Reviewed on 03/12/2019

Tidbinbilla has really matured into a great Australian nature reserve, full of indigenous plant and birds and chocker with kangaroos and wallabies. There are so many trails of differing ease and...

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Review by

448davidi

“Excellent place to visit”

Reviewed on 28/11/2019

I have been coming here for 35 years and I always discover something new. If you like nature and seeing native animals this is the place to be.

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