See a fascinating display of artefacts, photographs and documents showing what life was like for settler-Australians, their descendants and others over the past 200 years in Tidbinbilla, Tharwa, Namadgi and the surrounding region.
Would you like to learn about ancient heritage and culture of the Ngunnawal people? Or visit the oldest heritage site in the ACT which is in fact 5 times older than the Pyramids of Egypt?! Join our special guest Aboriginal Rangers from Birrigai Outdoor School as they take you on a guided walk to the Birrigai Rock Shelter, dated at least 25,000 years old. Be prepared for a moderate 3km walk. This activity is suitable for ages 8 and over.
See and hear about the re-created, full-sized interpretive display of the original 1940s Tidbinbilla eucalyptus oil distillery. Also watch our small model distillery in action producing eucalyptus oil. Take an easy Ranger-guided walk (11:00AM-11:45AM) through the historical bushland precinct where 1940s eucalyptus cutters lived and worked.
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.
