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Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

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.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.38

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very Informative and Safe

    jessicacF2306TI,

    Nov 12, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • SCAM

    Milica66,

    Oct 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    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.

  • WonderfulbExperience

    292shaylas,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

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  • Fantastic exper

    Siobhan B,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • wonderful tour of tidbinbilla and surrounds

    thaipad,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • A fun and relaxing day out!

    Michael H,

    Aug 18, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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!

  • Magical experience

    David and Tracey,

    Jan 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Canberra wildlife tour

    Karen C,

    Nov 6, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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

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  • An excellent tour

    taswake,

    Nov 6, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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.

  • Tour cancelled same day

    LivefortheTrip,

    Sep 19, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    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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4.38
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