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A Tidbinbilla Ranger leading a group on a walking tour.

Ranger guided activities

Join in an educational activity with a Ranger or Wildlife Officer...
Ranger conducting a tour

Ngunnawal culture and heritage

The name Tidbinbilla is derived from the Ngunnawal word 'Jedbinbilla' - a place where boys become men...
Southern Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby

Wildlife

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is home to a wide range of Australian animals...

What's on

Platypus Month - Point Hut Crossing surveys

  • Tuesday, 04 August 2026

  • 6:30am to 8:30am

Attend a survey this Platypus Month to help us monitor the local platypus and rakali populations.

Platypus Month - Jerrabomberra Wetlands surveys

  • Wednesday, 05 August 2026

  • 4pm to 6pm

Attend a survey this Platypus Month to help us monitor the local platypus and rakali populations.

Platypus Month - Namarag Nature Reserve surveys

  • Thursday, 06 August 2026

  • 6:30am - 8:30am

Attend a survey this Platypus Month to help us monitor the local platypus and rakali populations.

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Videos

Tidbinbilla

The Tidbinbilla Valley has played an important part of the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) nature conservation efforts since 1936 and was gazetted as a nature reserve and national park in 1971.

Take a look at what's on offer at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in this short video.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.