FamxplorTidbinbilla Nature Reserve
What to expect
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a 54.5 square kilometers protected area located in the Australian Capital Territory, near Canberra. The reserve features a large valley floor, the Tidbinbilla Mountain, and the Gibraltar range, with steep and relatively undisturbed sides. The lower slopes of the valley are partly cleared and have a significant history of Aboriginal and European use. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, birds, reptiles, and platypus. Visitors can explore the reserve through 24 marked trails, ranging from 15-minute walks to full-day hikes. The reserve also features a Nature Discovery Playground, picnic spots, and BBQ areas, making it a great destination for families. The reserve has a rich Aboriginal history, with known sites of significance including the Birriagi Rock Shelter and Bogong Rocks. The reserve is classified as an IUCN Category II protected area and is the traditional Country of the Ngunnawal people
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Indigenous experiences in Canberra
Activities: We visited the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, which is home to the Birrigai Rock Shelter, one of the oldest known inhabited rock shelters in the world
Highlights: The kids loved seeing the koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and emus, and we learned about the long and ongoing connection of the Ngunnawal people to the reserve ✨
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