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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.
debbie f
07 Jul 2024
Wendy was very helpful, keeping me up to date on the likelihood of the tour going ahead, due to numbers of bookings and the weather, and offering alternatives. Luckily it went ahead and we saw a platypus even though it was raining and the water more murky than usual.
The picnic was good, with local ingredients too.
Wendy is a hive of information it was a fascinating tour.
Climber20120067015
23 Jun 2024
Great time seeing platypuses in the wild..a dream come true for my daughter! Wendy was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and friendly. She provides a worthwhile experience and I would highly recommend Vision Walk Eco Tours to anyone who wants to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat.
Leah_P
19 May 2024
I can highly recommend this tour! We’ve been keen on finding a platypus in the wild for ages, and we finally found one with this tour! Wendy was professional and warm, and had a really lovely mannerism about her. She was knowledgeable and thanks to her, we managed to follow one little guy for about 30 minutes - he was too cute! We then had a picnic breakfast afterwards and it was delish. So worth it! If you’ve been looking to see one of them out and about, you need to book this tour!
This tour in
New South Wales
is organized by
Vision Walks - Eco Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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