Eungella National Park

Best place to see wild platypus

GOLD
Australia, Queensland
Nature & Animals
1-2 days

The Eungella National Park is covered by dense rainforest and is famous for spotting wild platypus. It offers a visitor center and various hikes through the rainforest along the rivers where you can also spot turtles, Australian brushturkeys and leeches.

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Have you heard of the rare animal platypus?

Platypus are definitely among the most fascinating and unusual animals we have ever seen.

3 Facts about platypus:

  • They are mammals but lay eggs
  • Males have a venomous gland
  • Platypus don't have a stomach

The best time to spot them is either dusk or dawn, therefore we recommend staying overnight at the Broken River Camping Area.