platypus viewing platform

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  DMon13

  I was in Yungaburra for over 2 weeks and although I did see Platypus in the evening at the Viewing Platform, I found them a lot easier to find by walking down the river or hiding out by Frawleys Pool. The best trick is to hide, be still, and be prepared to wait - they are very shy creatures.

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  549melw

  If you are prepared to sit quietly for a little while you are likely to be rewarded with a view of one of Australia's most elusive critters.

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  Highland-Birder

  Visited here with friends specifically to try and see Platypus, unfortunately we didn't see any on this occasion, that's not to detract from the facility, which is excellent. We decided to walk the track alongside Peterson's Creek. Some stunning birds including our first sighting of the beautiful Scarlet Honeyeater. Luckily we did mange to see Platypus at another sight so all was not lost. We were only able to visit this site in the morning, it would seem that evenings are the best at this time of year from around 17:00hrs. Recommended

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  762cathyr

  It is a beautiful experience to sit and watch the Platypus and turtle activity in Petersen's Creek. These lovely but elusive creatures are well worth the patient wait for just a split second view.

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  Travellingtam77

  If you want to see a platypus (or a few!) take the time to go to the platypus viewing platform (Peterson's Creek) and make sure you take the walk along the creek further. Go in the late afternoon, walk slowly and stop for a while and just sit and watch - you'll see more than one for sure! Enjoy! We loved it!

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  morjoy

  Having wandered down to the viewing platform one evening seeing nothing we again ventured down another night around 5 pm after being advised to cross the bridge and take the creek walk. We did this and were excited to see some 5 platapus varying in large to small. This definitely made the walk more enjoyable.

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  JohnCC169

  We went for an early morning walk to see the platypusses and were rewarded with many sightings of f this shy but fascinating Australian mammal. They are absurdly figured and were surely made by God with parts left over but how cute and lovely they are.Do not miss this place. Neon lights, good wine and fine dining are well and good but they are a poor substitute for a good look at these amazing creatures. Best sighting for us was along the creek to the right of the suspension bridge, approaching the creek from the town.

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  CanberraTell

  Make sure you do the walk downstream for 1km - a superbly maintained riverside walk with lots of platypus and bird

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  P2649ACdavew

  ... but maybe consider walking alongside the river to get away from the numbers and still catch the platypuses

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  Rix_11

  Went for a short walk to this area and yes the platypus was there, foraging along the bank. Next time I will take binoculars for a really good look. I spent about 30 minutes watching the activity in the early morning about 6:30. A car park is close by.