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Free guided Platypus tour

Nature and wildlife

Part of: Platypus @ The Empire Hotel

2 min guests

20 max guests

Discover Deloraine's wild platypus on a free guided tour, immersing in the unique wildlife of Tasmania.
Stroll along the river foreshore, enjoying the picturesque scenery while learning about platypus behaviour.
Spot elusive platypus with expert guidance, enhancing your appreciation of these fascinating creatures.
Join the evening tour from The Empire Hotel, perfectly timed to witness platypus in their natural habitat.

Contact and Booking Channels

Deloraine, Tasmania

Start location: 19 Emu Bay Rd, Deloraine, Tasmania, 7304, Australia
Phone: 03 6362 1029 , 04 1104 3161
Email: info@empirehoteldeloraine.com.au
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Free entry

Free entry Adult
Free entry Child

Booking Channels

VANITYURL platypus@theempirehotel

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EXPERTISE DTNATWILD

Discover Deloraine’s wild platypus on a free guided tour. This is a must-see for anyone who has never seen a platypus in the wild. The tour will take you on a gentle walk around the river foreshore in the picturesque town of Deloraine. You will learn about all the things that make platypus such a unique animal.

The guide will help you spot these illusive creatures while enjoying the delightful surroundings of Deloraine, in northern Tasmania. The tour takes approximately an hour and departs most evenings from The Empire Hotel. Our tour is timed to the habits of our local platypus, so call ahead to check departure times.

Itinerary highlights

Meander River foreshore

This tour starts and ends @ The Empire Hotel and takes in the highlights of the river walk including the Aboriginal cultural trail, the sculpture trail and the beautiful river walk. All of this while looking for the awesome Platypus that live in the river close to the heart of this picturesque town.

Tour details

Nature and wildlife
Customised
Basic

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Carpark
Family Friendly
Non Smoking

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Operation information

Platypus @ The Empire Hotel

Discover Deloraine’s wild platypus on a free guided tour (t’s & c’s apply). This is a must-see for anyone who has never seen a platypus in the wild.

The tour will take you on a gentle walk around the river foreshore in the picturesque town of Deloraine. You will learn about all the things that make platypus such a unique animal. The guide will help you spot these elusive creatures while enjoying the delightful surrounds of Deloraine, in northern Tasmania.

The tour duration is approximately one hour and departs most evenings from The Empire Hotel. Our tour is timed to the habits of our local platypus, so call ahead to check departure times.

Memberships

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Visitor Information Centre

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