PLATYPUS HOUSE

 
Platypus House is a unique attraction being the only venue in Tasmania where visitors can watch Tasmania Platypuses and Echidnas in daylight conditions in an indoor setting.


Visitors are guaranteed to see these spectacular egg laying mammals "the Monotremes" actively feeding during their tour and you are assured of many great photgraphic opportunities.

  
Every tour has:
* A fully guided tour of platypus ponds to watch platypuses feeding and playing
* A walk through the garden to see echidnas foraging in a bushland setting
* An Interpretation Centre explaining the biology of both platypuses and echidnas
* A theatrette showing a 15 minute film on Platypuses
   Other Facilities:
* A cafe with excellent beverages and friendly staff
* A selection of gifts and postcards to remember a fantastic living world experience
* John Temple picture gallery

200 Flinders Street, Inspection Head Wharf, Beauty Point

  • Open 7 days a week
    9:30am to 3:30pm
  • Tours depart every 30 minutes
  • Closed Christmas Day
  • Recommended visiting time is one hour

Price per person

1.9.08 to 31.8.09
Adults $18; Concession $15;
Children 4 to 15 years inc.$9;
under 4 years free
Family $46

Family price is valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children