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PLACES TO STAY
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Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in the wild
near Eungella National Park, Australia

Eungella National Park, Australia is one of the top spots to sight Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

BEST TIME TO SEE

April-October. Cooler months make platypuses more active in rivers for foraging.

SIGHTING TIP

Visit quiet riverbanks at dawn to spot platypuses swimming.

Coordinates

21.1000°S, 148.5000°E

HABITAT

Freshwater rivers and streams with banks for burrowing

CONSERVATION STATUS

Near Threatened

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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