Best of Wildlife and Birds Tour
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About the 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.4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pickup in comfortable tour vehicle
Pickup at major hotel & motel chains
Entry to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Expert Local Tour Guide
Water & Snacks
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Canberra
Canberra, AustraliaThe 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.40 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
421 Discovery Drive, Paddys River, Australia, 2620Here 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.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Paddys River Road, Canberra, Australia, 2620some 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
Emus2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Canberra
Canberra, AustraliaAfter hopefully spotting platypus towards the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy the 30-40 minute tour back into your accommodation in Canberra.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Jolimont Travel Centre - on the Northborne side, just in front of the Novotel. Curbside pickup.View Location
End point
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Jolimont Travel Centre - on the Northborne side, just in front of the Novotel. Curbside pickup.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pickup at all Canberra hotels and all centrally located air-bnb etc. For visitors from outside town we pickup at the Jolimont Travel Centre in the City.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Australia/Sydney time to receive 100% refund.
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