Canberra Walk-In Aviary
A much-loved walk-in aviary at Nicholls near Gold Creek in Canberra, rated 4.5 across more than 780 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Canberra Walk-In Aviary sits on O'Hanlon Place at Nicholls, in the Gold Creek tourist precinct on the outskirts of Canberra. A much-loved attraction, it offers a wonderful up-close experience with birds — a lush, walk-through aviary where visitors can wander among free-flying birds, the kind of engaging, hands-on experience that delights families, kids and nature lovers.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful walk-in aviary and the joy of being up close with free-flying birds: wandering through the lush enclosure surrounded by colourful birdlife, often with the chance to feed and interact with them, makes for a memorable, gentle and engaging experience. It's a brilliant family outing and a natural addition to a visit to the Gold Creek precinct.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 780 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved attraction. Opening hours, admission, any feeding or interaction experiences and availability vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly during school holidays or at busy times — while looking forward to wandering among the birds at the Canberra Walk-In Aviary.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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