Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a short and scenic drive south of Canberra. Here kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and emus run wild. Head off on one of the marked walking trails or, on weekends, take a guided walk with a ranger. In the summer months, there are spotlight tours after dark, that reveal the secrets of the nocturnal world. There are a number of sightseeing tours which provide an ideal way to experience what is on offer.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Paddys River Road
Tidbinbilla ACT 2620
Hours: Reserve: 9am – 8pm in summer (9am to 6pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed Christmas Day); Visitor Centre: Mon-Fri 9am – 4.30pm weekdays, 9am – 5.30pm weekends and public holidays.
Cost: Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is free.
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