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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after dawn.
We pick you up from your Byron Bay accommodation and drive to the special platypus area. From there we start our 2 km easy walk along the creek looking for platypus.
We usually see one or two platypus, and loads of birds. After watching the platypus have their breakfast we relax with ours – a picnic by the creek – before returning to Byron Bay.
We can’t guarantee platypus sightings on this tour, but don’t worry. If we don’t see them we take you on another day, free.
What's included:
Return transport
Environmental scientist as a guide
Use of binoculars
Access to photographs
Picnic Breakfast
Water refills
What to bring:
Water bottle
Hat
Jacket (depending on weather)
Covered Shoes
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Breakfast
Transport from your Byron Bay accommodation
Experienced guide
Breakfast, locally sourced picnic breakfast
Gratuities
transfers to Byron Bay
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Vision Walks - Eco Tours, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia See platypus in their natural habitat.
It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after dawn.
We pick you up from your Byron Bay accommodation and drive to the special platypus area. From there we start our 90-minute easy walk along the creek looking for platypus.
Your guide will lead you at a gentle pace, showing you what to look for and sharing insights about this much-loved and quirky Australian animal.
We usually see one or two platypus, loads of birds and sometimes even koalas. After watching the platypus have their breakfast we relax with ours – a picnic by the creek – before returning to Byron Bay.
We can’t guarantee platypus sightings on this tour, but don’t worry. If we don’t see them we take you on another day, free.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book
150 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Amielouisa27
06 Apr 2023
Lovely trip with great walk, yum breakfast and very knowledgeable guide, we got to spot a platypus too!!! Would recommend
Yuan_L
27 Jan 2023
It was a rainy morning. There were a few platypuses according to others in the group although I missed them! Still a great walk.
MrRob74
08 Nov 2022
Amazing experience for nature lovers. Informative tour guide who was just lovely, she has invested a lot of time finding locations that ensure a high spotting rate and on the day we saw 3 - 4 multiple times. For photographers highly recommend taking more video than photos - the morning light conditions, distance and speed with which they appear and disappear makes getting a good clear shot challenging even for top-tier equipment. Regret not simply taking more footage. Breakfast afterwards was a good and healthy start to the day.
This tour in
New South Wales
is organized by
Vision Walks - Eco Tours
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