Time and time again the Best of Wildlife tour impresses those who choose to take part. A half day, afternoon tour, we travel at the best time of the day to see some of Australia’s unique animals in the wild.
The tour begins with pickup 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. Here you’ll learn about the significant role played by our telescopes in the Apollo missions and first moon landing as well as current day deep space tracking.
From the Deep Space Tracking Station, we’ll travel the short distance to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where some of Australia’s most iconic native animals living in the wild. Through the reserve we’ll hopefully witness and get close to:
Kangaroos
Wallabies
Koalas
Platypus
Colourful parrots and other birds
Emus
After hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation.
What's included
- Pickup in comfortable tour vehicle
- Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
- Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Expert Local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Water & Snacks
Tour available in your selected language

Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For visitors coming from outside Canberra, we recommend choosing our central pick-up point at the Jolimont Tourist Centre on Northbourne Avenue, conveniently located at the end of the tram line.
Not wheelchair accessible