Platypus House

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Platypus House offers the opportunity to view live platypuses and echidnas at Beauty Point, Tasmania. Be amazed by these unique animals in daylight conditions and in an indoor setting.

Tasmanian platypuses and echidnas are unique and cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. You are guaranteed to see both these spectacular egg-laying mammals actively feeding and playing during the guided tour. Learn and be amazed about the biology of both mammals and how they live. Have fun choosing a memento from the gift shop. Japanese and Chinese language information sheets are available.

Platypus House has been established to advance community understanding and awareness of these unique animals.

Platypus House sits on the western banks of the Tamar River at Beauty Point, about a 40-minute drive north of Launceston (44 km).

Platypus House
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • International
  • Swimming
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
03/05/2026

Beauty Point

Platypus House
200 Flinders Street
Beauty Point, Tasmania

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Ship Status

Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 14th
06:45 pm

3:47 am – 5:32 am

06:17 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 14th
06:45 pm

4:18 am – 6:03 am

06:48 pm
15 Sep, 06:00 am
September 15th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am