Welcome to the Australian Platypus Park
Platypus — Fishing — Smokehouse Cafe
Open every day 8am to 4pm including public holidays
The Park and its natural surroundings are a place of interest for families and groups wanting to participate in activities such as platypus viewing, camping and dining at the Smokehouse Cafe.
If you are touring the region, please consider Tarzali Lakes as a worthy stopover that will provide something of interest and enjoyment for everyone.
Functions for small groups can be catered for.
Enjoy our licensed Smokehouse Cafe with a range of good value meals, wine, beer, and softdrinks.
Park & Cafe Hours
Smokehouse Cafe open every day 8am to 4pm
Platypus viewing every day between 9am to 4pm (last entry)
Including public holidays.
Buses by prior arrangement
For the latest information including any changed park hours please visit our Facebook page for the latest postings.
Third party footage
Courtesy Leanne, Staff Member
The Smokehouse Cafe

Our friendly Café Managers Jade and Beck.
Platypus Guided Viewing
Watch the Platypus at play
All Platypus viewings are escorted by our friendly qualified ranger.
Groups depart from the Smokehouse Cafe every 30 minutes.

Activities


Tarzali Lakes Smokehouse

Testimonials
“Fantastic place”
Love this place! Reasonably priced food with huge servings. Friendly, welcoming staff and beautiful surroundings. Will definitely be back!
“Wonderful day! Not to be missed!!”
We visited The Australian Platypus Park yesterday with our young kids (3,7,10,12) and we had a fantastic day. Although these animals are shy and rare, we saw at least 5!!!We also had a really nice lunch with wonderful views to the lake.
Great service of the friendly staff, Highly recommended
“Glad I had my camera with a zoom!”
I am an amateur photographer and I love the challenge of capturing wild life on my camera. I could not imagine anything more challenging than photographing a platypus.