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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.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pickup in comfortable tour vehicle
Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Expert Local Tour Guide
Water & Snacks
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Canberra
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.
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
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.
Pickup included
40 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
jessicacF2306TI,
12 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
The tour guide, Neil, not only provided up close views of the promised kangaroos and koalas but also the red-necked wallaby and the black/swamp wallaby! The most unexpected and special parts of the tour were spotting an Emu as soon as we entered the reserve and the opportunity to see a pond where platypuses (platypodes?) live! A mix of luck and Neil's expert knowledge allowed us to actually get close enough to see the beak and the body of a platypus as it dove around the pond. If this all wasn't enough, Neil specializes in birds and was able to provide a wealth of information on the various birds we spotted during the tour. He was even able to show us the location of a very successful bowerbird and his meticulously crafted bower. Overall it was a wonderful and informative experience where I felt comfortable and safe the entire time with Neil and the other solo female traveler that joined us. There is no cell reception for most of the tour, so keep that in mind. I also recommend closed toe shoes, long trousers, and a light jacket or sweater during the cooler months. Amazing tour, huge thanks to Neil for the great experience!
Milica66,
31 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
They cancelled my tour less than 2 hours before the trip, no explenation at all, and impossible to get in touch with. Avoid if you want to be sure you will actually go on the tour.
292shaylas,
16 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
The guide Nile is very jind, helpful , and knowledgeable . It was a nice trip. We saw birds , platypus, koala, and Kangaroos. The guide was the best. He has his own books in birds. It was wonderful experience.









Siobhan B,
5 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Great opportunity to see Australian animals and plants in the bush. Neil (our guide) was knowledgeable about history and stories from the past. He knew where to bring us to see kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, kookaburras, platypus and emus. We saw several varieties of birds and some koalas too. Our children also thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I highly recommend this tour.
thaipad,
28 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This was a wonderful experience led by our friendly and well-informed guide, Neil! We were very pleased to see wombats, koalas, kangaroos, platypuses, and wallabies (as well as many different types of birds). I found the stopover at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to be particularly interesting. It was also great to be able to just look out the window at the landscapes without worrying about driving. Highly recommended!
Michael H,
18 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Neil was a great tour guide! My wife and I are visiting from Sydney and he took us out to see some amazing wildlife at Tidbinbilla Reserve. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!
David and Tracey,
29 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We were picked up by Bob and joined our small group tour. The drive out of the city was welcome to see the stunning countryside. We drove up to the Deep space station before entering the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. We had perfect weather although initially a little too hot for our furry friends. We saw plenty of kangaroos later eating the grass in the shade. Where we sat nearby .We visited the koala sanctuary and was able to see them in their natural surroundings enjoying a lovely snooze. We also saw wallaby and various species of birds with such colourful feathers. A truly magical experience.
Karen C,
6 thg 11, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Great way to see the countryside around Canberra and be in a comfortable vehicle with a small group. Visitors to Australia will especially love seeing kangaroos so close and koalas. I loved seeing a platypus in the wild. Interesting to see and hear about the space programme


taswake,
6 thg 11, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
The trip is amazing. The tour guide was incredible, very knowledgable and full of really interesting stories. As with any trip into nature, it will always be a bit hit and miss as to what the animals are up to, but the guide was definitely an expert and maximised our chances of seeing the cute creatures in their home environments. Genuinely enjoyed every minute of the trip and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see some amazing places in Canberra.
LivefortheTrip,
19 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I was looking forward this tour, and I booked it well in advance (booked in April for a September tour) only to have the company cancel the day before as I was en route to Canberra. I understand that things happen, but I had even messaged the company a few days beforehand to confirm pick up details. I booked via Get Your Guide, and received a message that my tour was cancelled on Wednesday night ahead of a Friday tour. I sent multiple emails and messages to the company, and tried calling as well, to confirm since GYG still showed my booking as active. They did not respond or message me back. I only received a reply the morning of, after I had a representative from GYG contact them, and the message was short: “yes, this tour was cancelled reluctantly”. Like another reviewer, I planned my stay in Canberra around this tour, and it was the only tour of Tidbinbilla Reserve that I could find. Overall, I am disappointed by their lack of professionalism. They have no business listing on tour sites like GetYourGuide, Viator, TripAdvisor if they don’t have the resources to respond to customer messages or emails.
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