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Platypus House Pty Ltd


Platypus House Pty Ltd
Platypus House is located 48km north of Launceston along the western bank of the Tamar River on the wharf at Beauty Point.

Platypus House is a unique attraction being the only venue in Tasmania where visitors can watch Tasmanian Platypuses and Echidnas in daylight conditions in an indoor setting. Visitors are guaranteed to see these spectacular egg laying mammals actively feeding during their guided tour and you are assured of many great photographic opportunities.

Entrance fee includes:
# A 35 minute fully guided tour of platypus ponds to watch platypuses feeding and playing, including a walk through the echidna garden to see echidnas foraging in a bushland setting
# A Theatrette showing a 15 minute film on platypuses
# An Interpretation Centre explaining the biology of both platypuses and echidnas (Monotreme family)

Other facilities:
# A Caf



 
 
 
 

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Inspection Head Wharf, BEAUTY POINT, Tas, AU



Additional Information

Custom booking conditions
There is a cancellation fee of 25% on all bookings. However you may reschedule your tour for a later date at no additional charge.
Conditions Of Use
We are a non smoking tourist attraction.




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