Tidbinbilla is simply stunning. The visitor center is well done with snacks, information about the nature area and some great souveniers. There are a ton of walks, many that are good for kids, some longer/harder. The area called the sanctuary is a special treat- amazing boardwalk walks, so much wildlife. The reserve has a fantastic playground complete with slides, a... More

As pretty and well designed as it is, Canberra is not the most exciting city in the world. The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a great place to go if you want to get up close to lots of Kangaroos in a relatively uncrowded spot. It is not done up fancy like the zoos and nature parks around other Australian cities,... More

Wonderful walks and some short scenic drives, this park close to Canberra (40min drive) reliably delivers some wildlife experiences - kangaroos are all over the place (drive carefully or you might hit one!), as are emus. There are also some wild koalas, but they might be more challenging to spot. Note that there is a $10 entry fee per car. More

the cafe was well run, the walks were clearly marked. we saw platypus, all sorts of ducks, magpie geese, brolga, kangaroos and wallabies, emus and pelicans. We were invited to watch as the vet did the annual check on a young female wallaby. absolutely first class. The only thing that could have been better was the behavior of a group... More

I went on a weekday at about 4:30 and the park closes at 6:00 (I think). I was the only human I saw the entire time I was there. There were so many kangaroos I thought a stampeded could ensue! I saw all the canonical Aussie wild life you expect to see in a natural habitat in around an hour!... More

The staff at Tidbinbilla are superb for their friendliness that comes so naturally - must be inspired by the beaufiful setting. This is a great place for all ages. The playground is excellent for children of different ages. We recently took part in the Bushtucker experience, which was so enjoyable. The staff were helpful, informative and made the whole experience... More

Just a short drive from the Canberra city center is a park rich with hiking trails and wildlife at every corner. Each trip to the park yielded different and exciting experiences. Kangaroos are abundant and can be seen through out the day. There are trails and hikes for everyone and all skill levels. This park is a must see for... More

We have been to Tidbinbilla twice now- once in June 2011 and once in June 2010. Both times were fantastic. This is the best place we have found so far to view animals in the semi-wild in Australia. Both times we have seen kangaroos, wallabies, emus and the koalas in the area where they keep them before introducing the the... More

Our (nearly) 3 year old daughter loves Tidbinbilla. It's a really nice park 30-40 minutes drive out of Canberra. There are plenty of walks of varying distances and difficulties and differing terrain from cliffs to lakes and streams. Depending on the time and date of your visit you may see a lot or a little wildlife. We've been midweek when... More