Mon 12 Oct · 8am
Buckley Falls north car park · Fyansford
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Put on your detective hat and your sense of discovery as we go to the spots only the locals know, to see if we can hit the jackpot - seeing a platypus in the wild.
You'll also learn how eDNA sampling is changing the way we monitor platypus populations, and how you can play your part through citizen science.
What to bring:
binoculars (if you have them)
sturdy footwear
long sleeves
long pants
mosquito repellent
water bottle
Meet at the Buckley Falls Carpark on Upper Paper Mills Road, Fyansford.
Registrations are essential. To book your place, click the link to our ticketing page below.
Quick answers
When is Barwon Platypus Hunt - Geelong Nature Week?
Mon 12 Oct 2026, 8am.
Where is it?
Buckley Falls north car park, Fyansford, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On geelongcity.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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