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Yungaburra platypus viewing

Yungaburra, Queensland

A small platform over a creek, good for platypus at dusk.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
40 min

A platform on Peterson Creek where platypus feed at dawn and dusk. The heritage village has cafes and a markets on the fourth Saturday. Easy to do without leaving the main street.

Good to know

  • Quietly look for ripples
  • The market is on the fourth Saturday monthly
Best time
Dawn or dusk
Getting there
Town centre
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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