A platypus in Broken River inside Eungella National Park, Queensland.

The best places to see platypuses in Queensland, Australia

The platypus is one of the most improbable animals on earth — venomous, egg-laying, duck-billed and beaver-tailed. It also happens to be genuinely difficult to find. Platypuses are shy, solitary, largely crepuscular and spend most of their time in burrows or underwater. Even in good…
A black cockatoo at Birdworld Kuranda near Cairns, Queensland.

Birdworld Kuranda: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Birdworld Kuranda is a free-flight rainforest aviary located inside the Kuranda Heritage Markets on Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda, in Tropical North Queensland, approximately 30 minutes from Cairns. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. To…