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Byron Bay Platypus Walk

4.919 reviews

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after dawn. We pick you up from your Byron Bay accommodation and drive to the special platypus area. From there we start our 2 km easy walk along the creek looking for platypus. We usually see one or two platypus, and loads of birds. After watching the platypus have their breakfast we relax with ours – a picnic by the creek – before returning to Byron Bay. We can’t guarantee platypus sightings on this tour, but don’t worry. If we don’t see them we take you on another day, free. What's included: Return transport Environmental scientist as a guide Use of binoculars Access to photographs Picnic Breakfast Water refills What to bring: Water bottle Hat Jacket (depending on weather) Covered Shoes

Inclusions

What's included

  • Breakfast
  • Transport from your Byron Bay accommodation
  • Experienced guide
  • Breakfast, locally sourced picnic breakfast

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • transfers to Byron Bay

Itinerary

  1. See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after dawn. We pick you up from your Byron Bay accommodation and drive to the special platypus area. From there we start our 90-minute easy walk along the creek looking for platypus. Your guide will lead you at a gentle pace, showing you what to look for and sharing insights about this much-loved and quirky Australian animal. We usually see one or two platypus, loads of birds and sometimes even koalas. After watching the platypus have their breakfast we relax with ours – a picnic by the creek – before returning to Byron Bay. We can’t guarantee platypus sightings on this tour, but don’t worry. If we don’t see them we take you on another day, free. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book

    2.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Vision Walks - Eco Tours
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Byron Bay

  • Its from-price is 41% above the median of the 50 experiences we list in Byron Bay.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 50.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a relaxed coastal town in northern New South Wales, with surf beaches, a historic lighthouse and the easternmost point of mainland Australia.

Cape Byron, the easternmost point of mainland Australia, has a white lighthouse from 1901 and a walking track around the headland, where dolphins swim below and humpback whales pass offshore on their winter and spring migrations. The town has a long, gently curving beach, with surfers at The Pass and quieter sand at Wategos. Offshore, the Julian Rocks marine reserve draws divers to see turtles, rays and, in season, sharks.

Top-ranked sights in Byron Bay: Main Beach, Wategos Beach, Cape Byron Lighthouse.

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