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The name Tidbinbilla is derived from the Ngunnawal word 'Jedbinbilla' - a place where boys become men...
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is home to a wide range of Australian animals...

What's on

Ranger guided – Nature Navigation at Tidbinbilla

  • Friday, 02 October 2026

  • 1:30 pm

Test your navigation skills and race your family and friends with Tidbinbilla's orienteering course.

Join a Ranger to learn basic bush navigation on our fun Orienteering course while explorin...

Ranger guided – Rock-wallaby Wander at Tidbinbilla

  • Tuesday, 06 October 2026

  • 10:00 am

Join a member of the Threatened Species Team for a walk along the Barayngu Murawung track for a chance to see these elusive animals.

Have you ever seen a Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby? Not in the...

Tidbinbilla Bush Detectives – Tidbinbilla School Holiday Program

  • Wednesday, 07 October 2026

  • 10am – 11am

Have you heard about the Tidbinbilla Bush Detectives? The bush hunt encourages kids to discover wildlife, plants, and other amazing natural wonders.

Pack a snack, water and dress appropriatel...

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.

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.