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Platypus Park

Corner Weaver Street and Atherton Herberton Road, Atherton, Queensland, Australia
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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We unexpectedly popped in to Platypus park and met Peter who cooked us an incredible lunch, taught us about the platypus and helped guide us on our travels...His food was fresh and gluten free... Side note, Peter connected us with an incredible dive shop in Cairns for a great rate too which can be hard to find in Cairns... On... More

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Townsville
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

The park was ok, but because of the lack of rain the pond was really dry and there were a total of 2 ducks. Go when it's wet, it may be different.

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Townsville, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

Nice quiet picnic area but we have never seen a platypus. A nice break to take the children as there are ducks to feed and fish to spot.

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