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A Tidbinbilla Ranger leading a group on a walking tour.

Ranger guided activities

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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

World of Waterbugs – Tidbinbilla School Holiday Program

  • Monday, 07 July 2025

  • 11:00 - 12:00

In this fun, interactive activity kids can take a close-up look at our local Macroinvertebrates (Waterbugs) and see how these brilliant bugs can indicate the health of a freshwater river or wetland.

Junior Birdwatching – Tidbinbilla School Holiday Program

  • Tuesday, 08 July 2025

  • 10:00 - 11:30

ParkCare activities for upcoming School Holiday Program

Cubby House Rules – Tidbinbilla School Holiday Program

  • Wednesday, 09 July 2025

  • 11:00 - 12:30

With the provided materials and a dash of imagination, kids can construct their very own dream cubby right in the heart of Tidbinbilla.

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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.