Wild Platypus have been conducting successful platypus
and wildlife ecotours through Fernglade Reserve for tourists, bus companies and
cruise ships since 2004. We offer flexible and affordable tours designed to
meet your needs, we want you to experience
this.Fernglade Reserve is a conservation area located 5 mins from the Burnie
CBD and Port, and recognised by experts as one of the best places to see wild
platypus in the world! This 50 acres lining the tranquil Emu River is a haven
for a dozen threatened species, including the iconic Tasmanian Giant Freshwater
Lobster, the largest freshwater invertebrate on earth! It’s also home to over
70 bird species, devils, quolls, possums, wallabies, echidnas, bandicoots and
many amazing but elusive platypus.Genuine low
impact ecotours, conducted by experienced and qualified wildlife managers,
guides and members of Friends of Fernglade come and see our
Fernglade no one knows it better
