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65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
View on Google MapsAlthough we have lived in Australia for many years and have seen kangaroos and koalas in multiple locations, this tour is still worth mentioning. The tour guide, Neil, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained the different species of wallabies and kangaroos and introduced an interesting app for birdwatchers. He also fulfilled my wish to spot a platypus in the wild. Another highlight was the NASA deep space radio tower, which came with a very interesting story. As we were the only group on the day, he even dropped us back at our accommodation. I would highly recommend this tour.
The tour guide, Neil, not only provided up close views of the promised kangaroos and koalas but also the red-necked wallaby and the black/swamp wallaby! The most unexpected and special parts of the tour were spotting an Emu as soon as we entered the reserve and the opportunity to see a pond where platypuses (platypodes?) live! A mix of luck and Neil's expert knowledge allowed us to actually get close enough to see the beak and the body of a platypus as it dove around the pond. If this all wasn't enough, Neil specializes in birds and was able to provide a wealth of information on the various birds we spotted during the tour. He was even able to show us the location of a very successful bowerbird and his meticulously crafted bower. Overall it was a wonderful and informative experience where I felt comfortable and safe the entire time with Neil and the other solo female traveler that joined us. There is no cell reception for most of the tour, so keep that in mind. I also recommend closed toe shoes, long trousers, and a light jacket or sweater during the cooler months. Amazing tour, huge thanks to Neil for the great experience!
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They cancelled my tour less than 2 hours before the trip, no explenation at all, and impossible to get in touch with. Avoid if you want to be sure you will actually go on the tour.
The guide Nile is very jind, helpful , and knowledgeable . It was a nice trip. We saw birds , platypus, koala, and Kangaroos. The guide was the best. He has his own books in birds. It was wonderful experience.
Great opportunity to see Australian animals and plants in the bush. Neil (our guide) was knowledgeable about history and stories from the past. He knew where to bring us to see kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, kookaburras, platypus and emus. We saw several varieties of birds and some koalas too. Our children also thoroughly enjoyed this tour. I highly recommend this tour.
This was a wonderful experience led by our friendly and well-informed guide, Neil! We were very pleased to see wombats, koalas, kangaroos, platypuses, and wallabies (as well as many different types of birds). I found the stopover at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to be particularly interesting. It was also great to be able to just look out the window at the landscapes without worrying about driving. Highly recommended!
Neil was a great tour guide! My wife and I are visiting from Sydney and he took us out to see some amazing wildlife at Tidbinbilla Reserve. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!
We were picked up by Bob and joined our small group tour. The drive out of the city was welcome to see the stunning countryside. We drove up to the Deep space station before entering the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. We had perfect weather although initially a little too hot for our furry friends. We saw plenty of kangaroos later eating the grass in the shade. Where we sat nearby .We visited the koala sanctuary and was able to see them in their natural surroundings enjoying a lovely snooze. We also saw wallaby and various species of birds with such colourful feathers. A truly magical experience.
Great way to see the countryside around Canberra and be in a comfortable vehicle with a small group. Visitors to Australia will especially love seeing kangaroos so close and koalas. I loved seeing a platypus in the wild. Interesting to see and hear about the space programme
The trip is amazing. The tour guide was incredible, very knowledgable and full of really interesting stories. As with any trip into nature, it will always be a bit hit and miss as to what the animals are up to, but the guide was definitely an expert and maximised our chances of seeing the cute creatures in their home environments. Genuinely enjoyed every minute of the trip and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see some amazing places in Canberra.
