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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Australia
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Australia is one of the top spots to sight Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
April-October. Cooler months make echidnas more active in forests for foraging.
SIGHTING TIP
Search leaf litter at midday to see echidnas foraging.
Coordinates
41.8000°S, 145.9000°E
HABITAT
Wide range of habitats from deserts to rainforests, but prefers areas with soft soil for burrowing
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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