Important information!

Black Flats Dam Area Closed for Flood Gate Maintenance from 28 July

The Black Flats Dam area will be closed from Monday 28 July for essential flood gate maintenance. There will be no public access for approximately 2 weeks. A further update on access will be provided in due course.
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

ParkCare Volunteering Information Session

  • Wednesday, 20 August 2025

  • 16:00 - 17:00

Find out how you can get involved in ParkCare volunteering during our online information session.

ParkCare Volunteering Information Session

  • Wednesday, 17 September 2025

  • 16:00 - 17:00

Find out how you can get involved in ParkCare volunteering during our online information session.

ParkCare Volunteering Information Session

  • Wednesday, 15 October 2025

  • 16:00 - 17:00

Find out how you can get involved in ParkCare volunteering during our online information session.

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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.