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In fact you may find yourself surprised by the options available to you, should you be pondering just \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/where-to-see-wild-animals-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"where to see wild animals queensland\"\u003Ehow to see platypus in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom scuba diving the river bed in \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/free-things-to-do.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"free things to do Gold Coast\"\u003Eto platypus sanctuaries on the Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, here’s a stack of options where you’ll be able to see the native treasure for yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlatypus facts\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1023834124":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_BrokenRiver_Platypus_WildlifeExperiences.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_BrokenRiver_Platypus_WildlifeExperiences.jpg","alt":"Broken River platypus Mackay | How to see a platypus in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-see-platypus-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1023834124.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1682098195533/2020-mky-brokenriver-platypus-wildlifeexperiences.jpeg","uuid":"2de91e10-e446-4e52-8805-35632ac8bb12","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/visitmackay /\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@visitmackay \u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1386678299":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBut first let’s get you better acquainted with this egg-laying native. The platypus, or the duck-billed platypus to be exact, is a semiaquatic, monotreme (a mammal that lays eggs) that \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/wildlife-australias-nature-coast-drive.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"wildlife Australia's Nature Coast Drive\"\u003Eis native to the eastern side of Australia\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA truly unique species, the platypus is the only living representation of its family and genus, with its broad, flat tail, waterproof fur, and webbed limbs and feet, which they use as rudders. Mostly nocturnal, these freshwater creatures spend most of their day nestled in burrows in the bank of a river or creek and under the cover of darkness, hunting the bottom of the river for food. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep in mind that this means that if you’re eager to catch a glimpse out in the wilderness, your best chance of doing so is at first or last light.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to see platypus in the wild\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1596815893":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_PlatypusBrokenRiver_WildlifeExperience_MarkFitz_140911.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_PlatypusBrokenRiver_WildlifeExperience_MarkFitz_140911.jpg","alt":"Platypus Viewing Deck at Broken River Eungella National Park | How to see a platypus in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-see-platypus-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1596815893.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1632684071824/2020-mky-platypusbrokenriver-wildlifeexperience-markfitz-140911.jpeg","uuid":"100e060f-d180-474b-b43b-38c55e0cb779","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1967969865":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EPlatypus like to frolic among freshwater systems, in slow-moving streams with river beds heaving with places for them to hide. If you are wondering how to see a platypus in Queensland, there are two distinct regions where they tend to frequent - Mackay and Atherton. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA healthy platypus population resides in the Broken River at Eungella National Park - you’ll be able to catch a peek courtesy of the vantage points and bridges scattered throughout the region. You can stay at the Broken River Mountain Resort while you’re here, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/mackay/things-to-do-mackay.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do Mackay\"\u003Eor neighbouring Mackay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-590aaa4ec5953dbc763b13a5-follow-the-platypus-trail\" target=\"_self\" title=\"platypus trail Mackay\"\u003Ethe home of the Platypus Trail.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E It’s also worth stopping by the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b264b12880253d74c4d1af-pioneer-river-marian.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Pioneer River Marian Mackay\"\u003EPioneer River in Marian\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, another popular platypus watering hole.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands\"\u003ENear Atherton\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E Tablelands, there’s the Atherton Platypus Park, a creek with an in-built viewing platform to catch the platypus at play, as well as the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5e000e7ef0a1b0a5491da04c-mungalli-falls\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mungalli Falls\"\u003EYungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform on the fringe of Mungalli Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutside of these areas there have been platypus spotted on the Sunshine Coast, via the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dabd5f1565045da0187-maleny.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Maleny\"\u003EMaleny Platypus Viewing Platform\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and near the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25f53d5f1565045da239a-hidden-valley-cabins\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hidden Valley Cabins\"\u003EHidden Valley Cabins\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E in Paluma Range National Park, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Townsville\"\u003Enear Townsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to see platypus in zoos and sanctuaries\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1238274244":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2014_GC_DavidFleayWildlifePark_Platypus_wildlifeexperiences_FriendsofFleaysAssociationInc.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2014_GC_DavidFleayWildlifePark_Platypus_wildlifeexperiences_FriendsofFleaysAssociationInc.jpg","alt":"Platypus at David Fleay Wildlife Park Gold Coast | How to see a platypus in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-see-platypus-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1238274244.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1632684071957/2014-gc-davidfleaywildlifepark-platypus-wildlifeexperiences-friendsoffleaysassociationinc.jpeg","uuid":"fdb8bcfa-197c-4d29-b29d-ea55adbb8daf","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by Friends of Fleays Association Inc",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1791426534":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBut you don’t have to travel into the wilderness to catch a glimpse of platypus - \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-zoos-wildlife-parks-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best zoos wildlife parks queensland\"\u003Ethere are plenty of zoos and sanctuaries across the Sunshine State\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E where you’ll find them. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d487b935fbe730db9be-david-fleay-wildlife-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"David Fleay Wildlife Park\"\u003EDavid Fleay Wildlife Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, a heritage-listed sanctuary that \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-burleigh-heads.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"48 hours burleigh heads\"\u003Esits near Burleigh on the Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, and was the first to successfully breed platypus in captivity. A haven for Queensland species in particular, this animal sanctuary hosts the likes of koalas, kangaroos, and a rescued male platypus named Wally. Though while you’re on the Gold Coast you may want to try your luck in the nearby Hinterland where platypus have been spotted around \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b2624dd5f1565045da5ffb-curtis-falls-track-tamborine-national-park.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Curtis Falls\"\u003ECurtis Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E in Tamborine National Park, and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-lamington-national-park.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lamington National Park\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlatypus experiences and tours\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_RainforestScuba_Adventure_@rainforestscuba.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/mackay/blog-images/2020_MKY_RainforestScuba_Adventure_@rainforestscuba.jpg","alt":"Rainforest Scuba | How to see a platypus in Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-see-platypus-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1632684072089/2020-mky-rainforestscuba-adventure-%40rainforestscuba.jpeg","uuid":"004740ac-cdb4-4744-b28d-f0b7c6433f5a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rainforestscuba/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@rainforestscuba\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1133537270":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStill wondering how to see platypus in Queensland a little closer? There are a handful of experienced tour operators which focus on \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/scuba-dive-with-the-platypus.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"scuba dive with platypus queensland\"\u003Ehelping you greet the river dwellers in person\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Most famously is the world’s \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/jp/ja/things-to-do/tours/p-56b26391aeeeaaf773cf6bde-rainforest-scuba\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rainforest Scuba Mackay\"\u003Eonly Rainforest Scuba\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E experience in Finch Hatton in the Mackay Region - everyone over age eight is welcome to take part, with no diving experience required.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns\"\u003EWhile in Cairns\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E you can join the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25d60aeeeaaf773cef4e2-waitawhile-rainforest-tours.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours\"\u003EWait-a-While Rainforest Tours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, one of the original nocturnal experiences which will see you rifle your way through the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest during both day and night, a near guarantee to spot a platypus in the wild.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to take good photos of platypus\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile we may have answered how to a platypus in Queensland, what about how to capture their photo? Considering how rare the occasion is to spot the mammals in the wild, you may want a keepsake of the experience.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E It’s at sunrise or sunset that you’re most likely to spot platypus, but despite the darkness you’ll need to keep your camera (or phone) flash-free, as any sudden movement (flash included) will likely startle these particularly elusive creatures. As they’re unlikely to swim close to you, a long lens can be handy, as can be a faster ISO (for faster shutter speed) and a polariser to reduce the chance of capturing the glare on the water’s surface.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_1631263811","areaName":[],"notch":false,"publicClassificationPathKey":"nature-and-wildlife","goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":null,"target":null}},"spacer_1999100201":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"subscription_form":{"layoutVariation":"fullWidth","componentID":"subscription-form_1322221124","steps":{"birthday":{"submitFailLabel":"Something went wrong. 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