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Bushies Quoll Patrol and Canopy Capers
Highlights
- Explore Tasmania's waterways to spot elusive platypus and vibrant birdlife during guided wildlife encounters.
- Savour hearty campfire meals under the stars, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the Tasmanian bush.
- Drift through secluded forest locations, where eastern quolls and pademelons reveal themselves at night.
- Experience the breathtaking alpine landscapes of Ben Lomond, perfect for a scenic afternoon escape.
Wildlife-focused tour – Overview – 2 days / 2 nights – Enjoy two remarkable evenings with Pepper Bush Adventures—Canopy Capers offers after-dark forest encounters and campfire dining, while Quoll Patrol features wildlife spotting and dinner with the kangaroos. Both tours provide guided experiences focused on Tasmania’s native wildlife, all set in secluded bush locations with hearty campfire meals and local storytelling.
Day one is the Canopy Capers which begins with a search for the fascinating platypus in the local waterways. As evening falls, relax by the campfire and enjoy a campfire dinner, surrounded by the sounds of the forest. After dark, watch as pademelons and brush-tail possums emerge, offering wildlife encounters under the Tasmanian canopy.
Day two is the remarkable Quoll Patrol which begins with exploring the local waterways for platypus and birdlife, followed by lunch before a scenic visit to the alpine landscapes of Ben Lomond. Travel through Tasmania’s forested northeast backroads to a private setting for a campfire dinner among the kangaroos. As night falls, meet eastern quolls, Tasmanian pademelons, wombats, possums, and more.
Itinerary highlights
Tasmanian Wildlife – Ben Lomond
Quoll Patrol – reviewed as one of Australia’s best wildlife tours
Venues– 2 private wildlife viewing venues
Wildlife – two magical evenings of remarkable wildlife viewing
Campfire dining – two campfire dining experiences
Photography – exceptional wildlife photography opportunities
Guides – seasoned and knowledgeable local guides
Tour details
- On demand
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Pepper Bush Adventures
Pepper Bush Adventures offers private soft adventure nature tours in Northeast Tasmania. Led by friendly, seasoned local guides, these highly regarded tours give visitors the chance to relate with Tasmania’s unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and vibrant birdlife — all at an easy-going pace with plenty of good food and great conversation along the way.
Offering two magical after-dark wildlife experiences, the signature Quoll Patrol tour is a visitor favourite. It combines a bush campfire dinner, among the kangaroos, with remarkable wildlife encounters. As night falls, you’ll see eastern quolls, wallabies, wombats, possums and more emerge nearby.
For bird lovers, Pepper Bush offers guided birding tours through forests, wetlands and coastal habitats, with over 100 species know to the region— including many Tasmanian endemics.
There’s also a range of scenic day tours departing Launceston or Scottsdale. Trips feature a mix of national parks, waterfalls, wineries, wildlife sanctuaries, and slow-travel style experiences. Whether you’re looking to meet a platypus, enjoy Tasmanian wine, or simply soak in nature’s peace, Pepper Bush Adventures creates warm, personal tours full of stories and discovery. It’s the perfect way to experience Tasmania’s wild heart, off the tourist trail and close to nature.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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