Australian parrots like the Rainbow Lorikeet and Cockatiel are the most numerous at The Canberra Walk-in Aviary.
The Aviary’s collection of birds consists of Finches, Parrots, Doves, Quail, Pheasants and Partridges from not only Australia but from other parts of the world. A full species list is on the ‘Our Birds’ page.
| Adults | $18.00 |
| Children (4-16) | $13.00 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 Adult + 3 Children) | $55.50 |
| Extra child on Family pass | $6.00 |
| Concession | $16.00 |
| Senior | $16.00 |
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| Adults | $63.00 |
| Child | $45.00 |
| Family: (2 Adults + 2 Children or 1 Adult + 3 Children) | $192.00 |
| Extra child on family pass (4 to 16 years age) | $25.00 |
| Senior: Must hold a current Seniors Card (Any State of Territory) | $56.00 |
| Concession: (Student or other Concessional Card) | $56.00 |
If you would like to have an interactive experience with around 650 birds covering nearly 60 different species of birds in a nearly 1000 square metre walk in aviary, then you should visit the Canberra Walk-in Aviary.
(May – August) 10am to 3:30pm
(Close at 4 pm)
We are open 7 days a week
(weather permitting)
except Xmas Day
(September – April) 10am to 5pm
last admission 4:30pm
The aviary is situated at 18 O’Hanlon Place in the village of Gold Creek. Gold Creek Village is situated off the Barton Highway (road to Yass) in the Northern Canberra suburb of Nicholls. We are approximately 20 minutes from the City Centre.
Entrance to the aviary is behind the Green Gold Garden Centre in O’Hanlon Place.
We are open every day (except Xmas Day) weather permitting.
There is no one particular time that is guaranteed to be any better than any other time during the day but usually the best time to visit is first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon. We open at 10 am.
Yes, as part of your admission you receive a small plate of apple and a small tub of mealworms. Children under 4 share with their parents as they are not charged entry.
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Yes, our path consists of a solid crushed granite gravel path with a small incline, but is both wheelchair and stroller friendly.
Average visitation time is around 30 to 45 minutes, but there is no time limit.
Every day of the year except Xmas Day.
Trading Hours 10 am to 5 pm (September to April) and 10 am to 4 pm May to August.
