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Otway Natural Wonders

A rare opportunity for you to see and learn about platypus in the wild. Take our dawn or dusk canoe tour on a beautiful mountain lake in Victoria’s Otway rangers. Discover Australia’s unique, million year old, egg laying mammal. Your guide Bruce has 4 years experience as an ecotourism guide and a background in ecology and animal behaviour with a B.Sc (Melb Uni). We always see platypus and have between 5 and 30 sightings on each tour. Tours depart from the township of Forrest all year round. We guide you by canoe, no experience necessary. Minimum 2 – Maximum 6 people. No children under 5 please. Bring warm clothes and walking shoes.

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When planning your visit to Forrest, finding the perfect place to stay is essential to making the most of your trip. Located conveniently near Otway Natural Wonders, you can find accommodation that provide comfort and easy access to all the exciting activities and attractions Forrest has to offer.

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