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Platypus In The Wild Tour
Highlights
- Paddle through Lake Elizabeth at dawn or dusk to witness platypus in their natural habitat.
- Explore the serene beauty of the Great Otway National Park while enjoying the rich birdlife along the way.
- Marvel at the enchanting glow worms during the dusk tour, adding a magical touch to your experience.
- Engage with knowledgeable guides who share fascinating insights about these unique creatures, satisfying your curiosity.
Platypus in the Wild Tour is a dawn and dusk canoe tour on a beautiful mountain lake to see platypus in the wild.
Platypus in the Wild Tour operates all year.
Deep in the Great Otway National Park, Lake Elizabeth is home to the elusive platypus. This is your chance to see platypus in the wild in their natural habitat.
Your guides have a wealth of knowledge about these adorable creatures that will satisfy even the most curious customer.
See glow worms on the dusk tour and a wide variety of birdlife along the way.
Itinerary highlights
Platypus
Leaving from the little town of Forrest, you will be taken on a Dawn or Dusk tour to discover Australia’s most elusive animal.
Share some time with our unique 100 million year old egg laying mammal in its natural habitat.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Otway Eco Tours
At Otway Eco Tours it is all about the experience.
Discover the Great Otway National Park on one of the fully guided tours. Join in on some canoeing to see platypus in the wild, explore the Great Ocean Walk in style or challenge yourself on some world-class mountain bike trails.
Bruce, your local guide is an Ecologist with a degree in Zoology and Botany. Otway Eco Tours is Ecotourism certified and has Better Business accreditation.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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