Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5-square-kilometre protected area in the Tidbinbilla Valley, about 40 kilometres southwest of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Managed by ACT Parks and Conservation Service, it protects eucalypt forests, wetlands and granite peaks. Notable for native wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, platypus and emus, Aboriginal heritage sites, walking trails and the Eucalypt Forest sanctuary, it offers accessible nature experiences near the capital.

Visitors can explore a valley landscape of eucalypt forest, wetlands, grasslands and granite peaks including Gibraltar Peak. The reserve features a visitor centre, the Eucalypt Forest walk-through sanctuary with koalas and wallabies, wetlands hide for platypus and waterbirds, and a network of walking trails ranging from short accessible boardwalks to steep summit hikes. Kangaroos, emus, reptiles and birds are commonly seen, with picnic areas, barbecues and ranger-guided activities available.