Canberra: Guided Wildlife Tour + Roundtrip Transportation

About this experience

Canberra Guided Wildlife Tour with Roundtrip Transportation This half-day wildlife tour takes you beyond Canberra's city limits to encounter Australia's native animals in their natural habitat. You'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, one of the ACT's premier wildlife viewing destinations, where kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas roam freely through protected bushland. Your adventure begins with a stop at the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla, where you'll learn about Australia's role in historic Apollo space missions. The main highlight follows at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, where your guide leads walks through select trails and clearings for optimal wildlife spotting. Expect to see kangaroos grazing, wallabies hopping between trees, and colourful parrots overhead. With luck, you might spot koalas in eucalyptus branches or the elusive platypus in quiet lakes. The four-hour tour is timed for peak wildlife activity, maximising your chances of memorable encounters. As you return to Canberra, you'll enjoy scenic views of the region's diverse landscapes from bushland to wetlands. What is Included Roundtrip transportation from selected Canberra hotels Air-conditioned coach travel Professional English-speaking guide Visit to Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla Guided walks through Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Wildlife viewing opportunities Good to Know Duration: Approximately 4 hours including transport time Pickup: Available from selected Canberra hotels only. Arrive at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pickup time. Valid photo ID may be required. Accessibility: This tour does not offer wheelchair access due to walking trails in natural terrain. What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and a camera for wildlife photography. Language: Guided tour conducted in English only If you're looking to explore more of the Australian capital, consider combining this wildlife experience with other Canberra city tours to discover the political heart of Australia. For those interested in nature beyond the city, Blue Mountains day trips offer another fantastic wildlife and scenery experience within the region.

Highlights

• Half-day guided tour to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
• Encounter kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas in the wild
• Travel by air-conditioned coach with roundtrip transfers included
• Visit the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla
• Native animals roam freely through protected ACT bushland

What is included

• Roundtrip coach transportation from Canberra
• Air-conditioned coach travel
• Guided tour of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
• Visit to Deep Space Tracking Station

Before you go

Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup Wear comfortable footwear and bring weather-appropriate clothing No wheelchair access is available for this experience Valid photo ID may be required for hotel pickup Guided tour only available in English

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.