Frommer's Review
A huge bushfire in January 2003 destroyed much of this once-glorious nature reserve and killed all but one of its resident koalas. Things recover quickly in Australia though, and many of the animals are back. Expect to see kangaroos and wallabies in their natural environment. In the new wetlands section, visitors "walk on water" on elevated boardwalks and viewing platforms, which afford looks at pelicans, blue-billed ducks, and other water fowl. Bushbird feeding time is 2:30pm daily. For the more adventurous, trails run to the mountaintops. Unlike other wildlife parks around the country, this one has plenty of space, so sometimes you'll have to look hard to spot the animals. A printed guide is available from the visitor center. Call the visitor center for information on free weekend talks and walks.
There's no public bus service, but several tour companies offer programs that include the reserve. Go Bush Tours (tel. 02/6231 3023) runs tours to the reserve as well as the neighboring Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex for A$120 (US$96/UK£48), including morning tea and lunch. By the way, for the same price you can go on a tour of Namadgi National Park, where you are assured of seeing large mobs of eastern gray kangaroos.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
