Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Overview
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
- Water & Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup at all Canberra hotels and all centrally located air-bnb etc. For visitors from outside town we pickup at the Jolimont Travel Centre in the City.
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Canberra
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Canberra
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-137956P3
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