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Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour

4.3(47)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 47 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Canberra Guided Tours
Kangaroos

About this activity

Time and time again the Best of Wildlife tour impresses those who choose to take part. A half day, afternoon tour, we travel at the best time of the day to see some of Australia’s unique animals in the wild.

The tour begins with pickup at your accommodation before a half hour to 40-minute journey through the rural surrounds of Canberra to the Deep Space Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla. Here you’ll learn about the significant role played by our telescopes in the Apollo missions and first moon landing as well as current day deep space tracking.

From the Deep Space Tracking Station, we’ll travel the short distance to the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where some of Australia’s most iconic native animals living in the wild. Through the reserve we’ll hopefully witness and get close to:

Kangaroos

Wallabies

Koalas

Platypus

Colourful parrots and other birds

Emus

After hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation.

What's included

  • ✓Pickup in comfortable tour vehicle
  • ✓Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
  • ✓Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
  • ✓Expert Local Tour Guide

Not included

  • ✕Water & Snacks

Meeting and pickup

  • Jolimont Travel Centre – located on the Northbourne Avenue side, right in front of the Novotel. Pick-up is curbside at this location.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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