Half-Day Wildlife Afternoon Tour in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve with Transfers
Experience an unforgettable Best of Wildlife tour, a half-day afternoon adventure that unveils Australia’s unique wildlife in their natural habitat. Your first stop is at the Deep Space Tracking Station, where you’ll learn about its role in the Apollo missions and contemporary space exploration. Continue to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, where you may encounter kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, and vibrant parrots. Capture stunning wildlife moments as you explore the reserve full of remarkable fauna and flora, then relax on your return transfer to Canberra.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–17), one adult (18+) or one family (two adults + two children)
- Half-day wildlife tour in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Sightings of Australia’s iconic native animals that may include kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, platypuses, parrots and emus
- Visit the Deep Space Tracking Station
- Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Drive through the Hinterland close to the south-west of Canberra
- Transfers available from selected major hotels and motels in Canberra CBD or Jolimont Bus Centre
- Available selected days: Departures at 1pm or 3pm; returns 5pm or 7pm. Tours run for approximately four hours. Departure times vary seasonally. See booking calendar for availability
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before tour departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Selected days
Availability:
- Available selected days: Departures at 1pm or 3pm; returns 5pm or 7pm. Tours run for approximately four hours. Departure times vary seasonally. See booking calendar for availability
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Transfers available from selected major hotels and motels in Canberra CBD or Jolimont Bus Centre. Please advise of accommodation location at time of booking
- Please arrive at your departure point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Food and drinks are not included. Any excess amount must be paid directly to the vendors
- Please allow up to four hours for this tour
- This tour requires a gentle level of walking
- Start times vary depending on the time of year and daylight savings. The tour begins with pick-up at your accommodation before a half-hour to 40-minute journey through the rural surrounds of Canberra to the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla
Terms & Conditions:
- Sighting of all listed animals is not guaranteed
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Canberra Guided Tours cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour. Canberra Guided Tours retains the right to cancel or alter any trip due to uncontrollable factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical issues, as well as limited or unavailable parking on-site
Please Note:
- Maximum purchase limit of three tickets per person applies
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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