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Platypus House

200 Flinder Street, Beauty Point, Tasmania 7270, Australia
(03) 6383 4884
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Welcome to Platypus House. The only place in the world you can experience this amazing animal up close and personal. A Tasmanian natural living world...... more » Owner description: Welcome to Platypus House. The only place in the world you can experience this amazing animal up close and personal. A Tasmanian natural living world experience not to be missed. Watch both live platypuses and echidnas in daylight and undercover! « less
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Twissell2
Rosebud, Australia
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19 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

Fantastic. Very up close and personal albiet through glass. More

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happyheart69
Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Very informative, friendly Echidnas,active Platypus, indoor settings.Get the tour times to plan your day. More

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NigelSonntag
Launceston, Australia
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19 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Should combine the sea-horse and platypus under one entrance fee (currently too much) More

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Natsmaan
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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Nice to be able to get so close to these unique creatures. More

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Sandra G
Glenbrook, Australia
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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A very informative and enjoyable experience. Getting up close to a platypus and interaction with the echidnas was a real treat. More

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SleepAdvisor
Hobart, Australia
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23 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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Guided tours are the only option and I usually hate them (maybe I got lucky?). Small groups starting with very good cinema presentation and then a walk through of tanks etc with excellent and informed commentary. Lots of photo ops and the Echidna exhibit is also included. The place sounds like a usual tourist trap but it really is worth... More

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cmsoz
Aus
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15 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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Learned heaps about this unique creature. Platypus are amazing. Support this passionate endeavour. More

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srobbo1
Penrith
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13 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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A wonderful place to visit an up close & personal visit with friendly & knowledgable staff More

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andrew k
melbourne
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5 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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Staff were so informative and very friendly. the trip was so worth it. More

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Camrichi
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21 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
1
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We visited both Platypus House and Seahorse World (they are located directly opposite each other) recently. I found the visit interesting, informative and worth a visit. They offer a family discount and you can get a discount for visiting Platypus House, Seashorse World and Beaconsfield mine in one day. If you are waiting for a tour they make great coffee! More

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