Paddys River Road Lane Closure for Construction Upgrades
A section of Paddys River Road, near the Deep Space Tracking Station, will have one lane closed from 14 April until further notice for construction upgrades. Please follow any traffic arrangements in place. Completion of these works is anticipated by July 2025.
Opening hours
The Reserve is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm during Non-Daylight Savings Time (Winter), and from 7:30am to 8:00pm during Daylight Savings Time (Summer), every day except Christmas Day (closed).
The Reserve may be closed on days of total fire ban, severe weather events or for management requirements.
The Temporary Visitor Centre is now open from 9:00am to 5:00pm every day except Christmas Day (closed).
Entry fees
If you’re visiting Tidbinbilla, you’ll need to pay an entry fee from 1 July 2024.
There are two types of passes available:
- A Day Pass gives you an entire day to explore and enjoy Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve’s many sites and activities.
- If you are a regular visitor, you can purchase an Annual Pass which is valid for a year from date of purchase.
| Fees and charges | Day pass | Annual pass |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle (up to 8 seats) | $15.53 | $42.58 |
| Private vehicle - seniors/concession (up to 8 seats) | $9.32 | $28.08 |
| Motorcycle | $5.80 | $21.81 |
| Motorcycle - seniors/concession | No fee | $15.58 |
| Day pass - group entry (coaches, per passenger) | $2.07 | N/A |
| Day pass - group entry (school groups, per passenger). N/A for schools groups booked on a Ranger Guided Activity. | $1.04 | N/A |
Buying a pass
You can purchase a pass online through Access Canberra.
Alternatively, visit the Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre when you arrive and scan the QR code with your device to pay with your card.
To speak to someone, please call Access Canberra on 13 22 81 or the Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre on 02 6207 7921 for further information.
More information
Information brochures are available outside the Visitor Centre.
