Canberra Walk In Aviary
Highlights
- Explore nearly 600 vibrant birds in a spacious 1000 square metre aviary for an immersive wildlife experience.
- Observe and photograph 60 species, including over 250 parrots, as they freely interact in their natural habitat.
- Feed friendly birds with provided food, inviting them to come closer for a unique hands-on encounter.
- Enjoy easy access with pram and wheelchair-friendly pathways, ensuring everyone can appreciate this avian wonderland.
Walk among nearly 600 beautiful birds in the Canberra Walk In Aviary. Offering visitors the chance to have an interactive experience where you can observe, photograph and feed the friendly free-flying birds as they fly in the large 1000 square metre planted aviary.
This is your chance to get up close and personal with nearly 60 different species from Australia and around the world. Count over 250 parrots and 350 finches, quail and pheasants.
Your entry fee includes a small plate of bird food, so some of the birds will come and interact with you.
The Canberra Walk In Aviary is only 20 minutes from the city centre in Federation Square, which is located in Gold Creek Village off the Barton Highway, Nicholls.
Entrance to the aviary is located directly behind the Green Gold Garden Centre. The Canberra Walk in Aviary is both pram and wheelchair friendly.
The Aviary does not have cafe facilities, but there several cafes within close proximity to the Aviary.
Images and Video
Features
Activities
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Plan more around this area
Forde, ACT Northern Border Campground
The Northern Border Campground is an isolated, basic, bush camping site located near the border of NSW, north of Gungahlin, on the Canberra Centenary Trail.
Gungahlin, ACT Discovery Parks Canberra
Canberra Tourist Park is located just 10 minutes from Canberra City, and perfectly situated as a base for visiting local Attractions, wineries, cafes and restaurants.
Downer, ACT Canberran Lodge
Canberran Lodge and The Blue and White Lodge are both located on the gateway to Canberra on Northbourne Avenue. Both properties operate as one enterprise.
Downer, ACT Blue and White Lodge
Blue and White Lodge is only three kilometres north of the city centre where you will find yourself home away from home.
O'Connor, ACT 
Alivio Tourist Park Canberra
Nestled in a quiet bushland setting less than five minutes from the heart of Canberra, Alivio Tourist Park is your perfect home away from home.
Watson, ACT Canberra Park Motel
Set in a quiet suburb of Watson, overlooking parkland and a short walk to shops, supermarket and Cafe. Canberra Park Motel is the closest accommodation
Gungahlin, ACT Chatkazz Canberra – Indian Street Food & More
Chatkazz are an Indian restaurant with over 200 dishes on their menu taking inspiration from the North and South of India.
Gungahlin, ACT Sunday in Canberra Cafe
Discover a welcoming local favourite in Gungahlin at Sunday in Canberra Cafe, a relaxed café known for quality coffee and creative brunch dishes.
Gungahlin, ACT Ikigai
They brought rainbow bagels and ramen nights to the Northern suburbs, but now the team behind Sunday in Canberra is embarking on a new adventure—IKIGAI
Gungahlin, ACT Hokkaido
Cheese makes everything taste better, so a tart made up of three different types of time-honoured cheeses, freshly baked on-site daily is a compelling proposition.
Florey, ACT Cesar's Café
Located in the Belconnen suburb of Florey, Cesar's Café is a welcoming neighbourhood coffee spot offering a vibrant and authentic café experience in Canberra's north.
Gungahlin, ACT Saffron Room
Saffron is known for it's ultimate taste and aroma and The Saffron Room's speciality is to deliver the best Persian flavours in Canberra
