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.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

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

You 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
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form

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

From Byron Bay: Platypus Spotting Walk

From Byron Bay: Platypus Spotting Walk

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