Head out on a stroll through a picturesque creek where you will be able to spot up to 4 platypi, as well as some koalas and a range of Australian bird species.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 5:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Witness platypus in their natural habitat
- Benefit from the knowledge of your environmental scientist guide
- Sit down to a delicious picnic breakfast made from local produce
Full description
Get up close and personal with Australia's famous platypus on this tour. After getting picked up from your hotel in Byron Shire before dawn, head to a special creek where you will be able to watch the sunrise.
At the creek, take a pair of binoculars and begin your 1.2-kilometer walk. The platypus are very shy, but if you stay still and quiet, you will hopefully get to spot up to 4 of these unique creatures, either in the pond or on land.
During this walk, you will also get to admire a range of bird species, including the beautiful azure kingfisher, and you may even get to spot a cheeky koala. Finish your tour with a picnic breakfast before returning to your accommodation, just in time for check-out if you need to leave that day.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Environmental scientist guide
- Binoculars
- Picnic breakfast
- Bottled water
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
What to bring
- Camera
- Closed-toe shoes
Know before you go
- Platypus spottings cannot be guaranteed, however, they are spotted on around 90% of tours
- If you do not see any platypus on your tour you will be invited to join the tour on another day free of charge
