Tasmania

Vertigo anyone? 🌊 Incredible footage... highlining at Cape Pillar on the Tasman Peninsula thanks to Ryan Robinson who says: "We established a line off of the Chasm at Cape Pillar, the tallest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere - 1,000 feet down and 200 feet across! I lost myself in this powerful place, overcome by its strength and overwhelming presence. I was a dot in the sky, a hole punched into the draped blue canvas. And then I walked across the chasm - and found myself again... one of the most incredible places on the planet - Tasmania. IMPORTANT: I am wearing a safety leash! The sky is the limit... or is it?" You can also follow Ryan via Instagram check and out his amazing website 👇 www.instagram.com/handsomerobinson https://www.ryanpaulrobinson.com We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

WOW... a frozen waterfall ☃️❄️ Check out this amazing footage from Meander Falls 💦 In the heart of the Great Western Tiers is Meander Falls, a pretty special waterfall, that drops an amazing 130 metres over two tiers, in the alpine regions of the Meander River. The walk commences from the Meander Falls car park area, where various hikes can be taken to this amazing waterfall. The main track to Meander Falls is a 5 to 6 hour return hike that commences at 600 metres above sea level. The track is decent and generally well-marked but is steep in places. Keep in mind that Meander Falls is located over 1,000 metres above sea level, therefore care needs to be taken to ensure the weather is suitable. At that range snow can occur all year round in the area (how cool is that) so make sure you are well prepared for the trek. All along the Meander Falls track you will find beautiful highland bush country. You will walk past various cascades and smaller waterfalls, often incredibly photogenic. During the colder months the walk can be a little more difficult due to ice and snow around the region. Meander Falls is in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and just 1.5 hrs drive from either Devonport or Launceston. When considering heading out to Meander Falls please keep in mind that it is a challenging track and subject to severe weather changes. The track is rough and very steep at times plus difficult to navigate when covered in snow. It should only be attempted by experienced bushwalkers. For more information about getting there and an important safety message click on the link below 👇 https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks/meander-falls Please note this walk and surrounding areas is currently closed. video: Danielle Bartlett We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaG

Beautiful scenes from Pencil Pine Falls, on the aptly named Enchanted Walk, at Cradle Mountain 💦❄ The Enchanted Walk is one that suits all age groups. For company there’s a cascading river, wombat burrows and magical old-growth rainforest. The walk is located in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park The walk will take you through buttongrass moorland before entering cool temperate rainforest along the edges of Pencil Pine Creek. Along the track are three interpretive tunnels that kids and kids at heart will find fun to crawl through! The first half of this walk (before the bridge) is sealed and wheelchair accessible, but after the bridge there are a number of steps. There are two accessible picnic areas located next to the visitor centre, both with sheltered picnic tables and BBQs. 📽 Rebecca Campbell We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Tassie Devils, Spotted Quolls, Platypus, Wombats, Wedge-tailed Eagles, Echidnas and much more. 🥰 Amazing wildlife footage from Tasmania's Central Highlands thanks to Bec Smith from Unique Tasmania who says: "Any wildlife encounter is precious. No matter what I’m blessed to see, I’m still as excited as the very first encounter ✨ Tasmania’s Central Highlands are special, no two days are the same."🙏 The Central Highlands boasts glorious scenery and dramatic built heritage dating back to the early 19th century. The region is host to a World Heritage Area, two national parks and other Wilderness Conservation Areas, to Tasmania’s recreational fly fishing, hunting and bushwalking communities. Happy exploring 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ You can also follow Bec via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/uniquetasmania We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Amazing footage from Lake Oberon, part of the Western Arthur Range in the Southwest National Park, thanks to 'Hiking The Globe' who says 🌿💦 "Lake Oberon hike in Tasmania is a challenging and rewarding multi-day trek that takes hikers through stunning alpine landscapes, including vast fields of boulders and rocky outcrops. At the end of the trail, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Lake Oberon and the surrounding wilderness. Would you hike here?⁣⁣" 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ The challenges of the walk are not to be underestimated, and should be completed only by walkers with significant experience in remote, alpine conditions. To traverse the rugged Western Arthur Range is considered a major bushwalking challenge and has been undertaken regularly by experienced bushwalkers since the 1960s. Located in Southwest National Park, and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), the 69 kilometre Western Arthur Range Traverse covers extensive, rugged topography and funnels walkers through narrow corridors throughout much of the range. The landscape that contributes to the area's World Heritage values is made up of steep slopes, alpine moorlands and glacial lakes. The ranges are a geological delight, composed almost exclusively of ​​deformed Precambrian quartzite and quartz schist. Walkers will mainly journey through alpine heath and alpine scrub vegetation. Elsewhere, buttongrass heath is widespread and scrub, wet forest and patches of rainforest occur on the lower slopes. The Western Arthur Range Traverse can be experienced through a range of walk lengths. Those wanting to traverse the entire range will need between 10 to 12 days to complete the circuit. Others may decide to traverse from Alpha Moraine to Kappa Moraine in 5 to 7 days. Those only wishing to walk into Lake Oberon and back will need to set aside 3 to 4 days. For more information visit 👇 https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/southwest-national-park/

Cuteness overload thanks to kanamaluka Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre who says 🥰 “This beautiful little platypus came in earlier this month after being found trying to cross a main road in northern Tasmania. This platy was less than a kilo in weight and had most likely become a bit confused after leaving their burrow and somehow found their way onto a busy main road. We’re not sure if this little one is male or female, as both male and female platypuses under one year old have spur buds. Spur buds are like soft little versions of spurs found on adult male platypus’ hind feet. Female spur buds fall off as they mature, whilst male spurs continue to grow and eventually become venomous. We couldn’t find anything wrong with this little platy, and after being assessed and approved by specialists for release, we took them back to a watercourse close to where they were found and let them go. Platypuses have been known to live up to 11 years in the wild and are a vulnerable and protected species. If you see a platypus that you think may be in trouble it’s better to be safe than sorry - call for help, but unless absolutely necessary (and with extreme caution/expert advice) do not attempt to pick them up.” Kanamaluka Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre aims to give Tasmania’s injured and orphaned wildlife their second chance, eventually allowing them fulfil their potential as wild independent beings who will in turn contribute to the biodiversity and ecology of this beautiful land. You can also follow kanamaluka Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre via Instagram and learn more about them via their website 👇 www.instagram.com/kanamalukawildlife www.kanamalukawildlife.org.au We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us

Amazing 360-degree views from the summit of Federation Peak in the Southwest National Park ⛰ “Federation Peak: Australia’s scariest mountain is also one of the hardest to reach” courtesy of ‘Traveller’ In Tasmania, it's spoken of in almost religious awe. Federation Peak, or simply ‘Fedder’, is the most striking and terrifying mountain in Australia, its intimidating summit rising like a spike from the remote and rugged Eastern Arthur Range, 30 kilometres from Tasmania's south coast. In real terms, Federation Peak is far from the highest mountain in the land. It stands almost 50 metres lower than Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington, and 400 metres shorter than Tasmania's highest peak, Mt Ossa. But in perception, no mountain in Australia stands above it, and with very good reason. To reach the top of Federation Peak, you must enter a grey area between bushwalking and rock climbing. The final ascent is on near-vertical quartzite walls, with a sense of exposure unmatched by any other mountain that walkers can reach in Australia. Look between your feet on this climb and all that you see is Lake Geeves, a fear-provoking 600 metres below you. "Basically there's nothing between you and the lake below, so if anything happens it'd be all over pretty quickly," says Simon Bischoff, a Tasmanian climber and director of the film Winter on the Blade, which told the story of a climbing attempt on Federation Peak in the depths of winter in 2016. "It looks dangerous and it's extremely exposed, so from a bushwalker's perspective it's just about as far out as you can get, really." Such are the difficulties – physically and mentally – of scaling Federation Peak that more people are said to reach the summit of Mt Everest than this 1225-metre-high mountain. And it's not just the final, exposed climb that repels walkers. The walk to the mountain alone is one of the most notorious in Tasmania. The standard route, which can take up to five days return, begins at Farmhou

Jumping for Joy on the Tasman Peninsula thanks to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys who says 🐬🐬🐬 Much to the delight of our wilderness cruises guests we find dolphins love riding the bow waves of our yellow boats and they do it is with such grace and ease. Visiting Tasmania from the USA, Joe Bornstein captured this delightful video on a recent Tasman Island Cruise. Joe said the cruise was "a once in a lifetime experience." You can also follow Pennicott Wilderness Journeys via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/pennicottjourneys We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Cuteness overload on Maria Island thanks to Karla who says: 🐻 "Hanging with the Maria Island locals." 🥰 Located off Tasmania’s East Coast, Maria Island is just 30 minutes by ferry from Triabunna, and as far from ordinary as you can imagine 🏝 … and the home to more wombats that you have ever seen in your life!!! Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife including Tassie Devils, Wombats, Cape Barren geese, Forester kangaroos, Ringtail possums, Bennett’s wallabies, Potoroos and an amazing 125 species of birds including the endangered Forty-spotted pardalote and Swift parrot. You may also see dolphins, whales, seals and sea eagles. 🦘🐗🦅🐬🦔 There is plenty of camping space at the following locations: Darlington, Frenchs Farm and Encampment Cove. Even better are the shared facilities including BBQ shelter and tables. There is also the option of staying in the old Penitentiary buildings. Once on the island you will discover a place where there are no motor vehicles, no shops and no worries. Start your explorations at Darlington, the most intact example of a convict probation station in Australia, and a World Heritage Australian Convict Site. You can visit convict buildings dating back to 1824 and ruins that reveal key features of the convict probation system. Rediscover the fascinating history through interpretive displays at the Coffee Palace Museum and Commissariat Store. Whether you're here for hours or days you can choose the kind of stay that suits you and let Maria work its spell on you. Happy travels 🚶🚶 You can also follow Karla via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/karla_inthewild We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a l

Gorgeous footage of an echidna searching for a snack at Cradle Mountain thanks to Darroch Donald 🦔🏞 If you crave to experience the solitude, the isolation and the raw beauty of a wild ancient land – then you have found it at Tasmania’s World heritage Listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The Cradle Mountain wilderness undoubtedly offers the best walking tracks in Tasmania - some would say even the World. In fact, this very special corner of Tasmania’s western wilderness is listed as a World Heritage Area that means, above all, it is preserved for all of time for all people. You can also follow Darroch via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/darrochdonald We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

A stunning sunrise from Tessellated Pavement, at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula, thanks to Simon Kemp 🌅 The Tessellated Pavement is extremely rare, with similar rock formations found only in a few places on Earth. The rock that comprises the Tessellated Pavement is mostly siltstone that formed in the Permian (about 300 million years ago). The cracks that look like joints were formed when the rocks fractured through the action of stress on the Earth’s crust and subsequently were modified by sand and wave action over millions of years. The tessellation is a rare erosion feature formed in flat sedimentary rock formations lying on some ocean shores. The pavement bears this name because the rock has fractured into polygonal blocks that resemble tiles, or tessellations and its resemblance to Roman mosaic floors (also called tessellated pavement). There are three main sets of joints; east-northeast (ENE), north-northwest (NNW) and north-northeast (NNE). The fact that they are mutually cross-cutting without off-set each other is a key observation that tells you the joints formed at the same time. The way they criss-cross each other is what creates the tiled-like appearance.... time to explore for yourself. What are you waiting for! You can also follow Simon via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/wandering.simon 🎼🎹 ODESZA – A Moment Apart We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

A pretty special sunset from 'Truganini Lookout’ at The Neck on Bruny Island thanks to ‘The Curious will have Adventures’ who says 🌅 Climb the 279 wooden steps to get an amazing 360° view revealing that Bruny is actually two islands joined by a narrow sandy isthmus called The Neck. We were here at golden hour-ish and it was stunning. Atop the elevated perch there is a lovely aboriginal memorial. Head back down the stairs towards the beach to another viewing platform where you can wait until after dark to see the fairy penguins return to their nests for the night. 🏕️ There is a paid campsite quite close by called The Neck Campground for $10 a night but since we were staying out late in the hopes of seeing penguins we decided to freecamp at a simple gravel pit we found on Wikicamps. Tip: It pays to have both Campermate and Wikicamps as there are many camps that are only on one or the other, not both. You can also follow ‘The Curious will have Adventures’ via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/thecuriouswillhaveadventures We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Wombat zoomies 🐻🤣❤️ Check out this gorgeous footage thanks to Tasmanian Walking Company who says: “Anyone else trying to work off their Christmas food?! Sam Dessen brilliantly captured this excited little wombat zooming around Maria Island.” You can also follow Tasmanian Walking Company and Sam via Instagram 👇 Tasmanian Walking Company: www.instagram.com/taswalkingco Sam: www.instagram.com/samdessen 🎼🎹 Scott Dugdale – Quirky Bossa (Instrumental) We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

'Cuteness Overload' 🐻❤️ A gorgeous video by Susie from Wild Hearts Rescue Tasmania with one of her rescued wombats 🥰 Here is more about Wild Hearts Rescue: "Hi! I’m Susie. A registered wildlife carer in the beautiful state of Tasmania. An Ocean lover & conservationist. Originally from Germany. How I got into caring for wildlife Istill remember my first night in Tasmania. Back in 2007, I planned to visit Tassie for about two weeks before continuing my travels on the mainland. But the natural beauty and all the native animals that came out at night instantly blew me away. I didn’t want to leave this amazing place! And when I had to go, I knew that I was going to come back soon. A few years on, I became a resident and I’ve been calling Tasmania home for over a decade now. Sure enough, I wanted to do my best to protect this special place and its wildlife, so I got trained to become a wildlife carer within the first months of moving here. What we do My partner and I – as well as many other wildlife rescuers and members of the public – regularly pull roadkill off the streets. We do this to protect carnivorous animals from getting hit by cars when they feed on a carcass. We also check the pouch of the dead animal, if it is a female. Often the young joeys, cushioned in the mothers pouch, survive the accident. However, they would not be able to survive without their mum, as they need the warmth to maintain their body temperature. They also need their mothers milk for survival. Without our help, the poor little joeys would simply starve to death or die from hypothermia. I feel sorry for the little guys and try to take on as many as I can each year to raise them. Once they’re old enough, we release them back into the wild. Our home is now dominated by Wallaby and Wombat joeys. 😉 They all need their bottle with special milk formula in regular intervals around the clock." You can also follow Wild Hearts Rescue via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.

Beautiful footage from St Columba Falls, and some of the tallest tree ferns in Tasmania, thanks to Jaz & Matt who says 💦🌿 “Another Tassie must do is to visit this magical monster of a waterfall!! It's one of the tallest waterfalls in the State reaching just over 90 meters - definitely can't leave this one off your list.” 🤩 It may be a short 30 minute drive inland from St Helens, on Tassie’s fabulous north-east coast, and just a 15 minute walk to the falls, but those are the only short things about this wonderful experience. The standout is undoubtedly St Columba Falls itself – at more than 90 metres it is one of Tasmania’s highest. The walk to the base of the falls is definitely another highlight. It takes you through cool and shady rainforest that has some of the tallest tree ferns you’ll see anywhere. Once at the lookout you’ll crane your neck as you watch the South George River tumbling down in a delightful series of steep cascades. Return uphill via the same track. Happy exploring 🚶‍♀️🚶 You can also follow Jaz & Matt via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/jazandmatt__travels 🎼🎹 Hozier – Would That I We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Check out this cool little fella who calls the Hobart rivulet home 🥰 Great footage, right near the city of Hobart, thanks to Chris Rees who says: “A bit of monotreme action on the way to work. South Hobart smug levels into the red this morning.” 🥰 Platyus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) was thought to be a joke by the first scientists to examine their body in 1799. They are one of the only egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammals in the world. They have webbed feet, a broad tail like a beaver and a characteristic duck-like bill. Closing their eyes and ears when they dive underwater, like a dolphin, electrolocation through their bill is used to find food. Platypus are common in Tasmania’s creeks and rivers and are relatively easy to find if you are patient. They prefer the protection of wider creeks, with a good flow of water and need vegetation and earth banks to enable them to dig their camping and nesting burrows. The best time to look for them is early morning or late afternoon. Stand or sit quietly among the trees and bushes on the creek bank and watch the surface of the water, especially up close to the banks, for their tell-tale ripples. Patience will be rewarded 🤔 Other great spots to seek out this beautiful and rare creature are: - Latrobe calls itself the Platypus Capital of the World because they’re so common there. Just head down Hamilton Street off the main street (Jojo's on the corner) to Warrawee Reserve 💦 - Beauty Point in the Tamar Valley north of Launceston 🌿 - The creeks and rivers around Stanley 💦 - Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 🏔️ - A short drive from Burnie to the Fernglade Reserve (the reserve at the end of the road is the best location, but platypus can be found right along the creek line) 🌳 - At Westerway beside the Tyenna River on the way to Mount Field National Park, platypus are common in the river, and in the creeks of the park itself 🏕️ - At Loongana south of Ulverstone, if you stay at Mount

Driving through Tasmania’s West Coast 🚙 or driving on Mars? Wheeee 🪐 Epic footage from the ’99 bends’ into Queenstown thanks to Mason & Sarah who says: “The west is definitely something else entirely! Seriously out of this world!!” 😍 On Tasmania's west coast, there is a particular spot on the Lyell Highway out of Queenstown that the locals call '99 bends'. The curvaceous, silky-smooth tarmac over a mountain range is full of surprises at every turn. The colour contrasts are rich and inviting. This windy passage is sure to be a memorable experience for any road trip enthusiast. It leads to world heritage wilderness comparable to no other. The West Coast is the gateway to Tasmania's wilderness. Coastal populations include Strahan, situated on Macquarie Harbour, and the picturesque shack sites of Granville Harbour and Trial Harbour. The inland population centres of Queenstown, Zeehan, Tullah and Rosebery and the small historic townships of Gormanston and Linda are all within a short distance from magnificent lakes, rivers, rainforests, dunes and historic sites. Happy exploring 🚙 You can also follow Mason & Sarah via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/masonandsarah 🎼🎹 Dire Straits – Walk Of Life We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Say hello to ‘Butter Cup’ the echidna… searching for snacks 🦔🥰🐜 Gorgeous footage thanks to Hayley Clarke who says: “I came across this little guy at Lake Barrington. I quietly made my way ahead of him and waited for him to come along. I took a bunch of photos with my long lens, and he kept coming. When he was within about 2 metres, my camera couldn't focus. So, I got my phone out and videoed him. He was having a great time eating ants 🐜 🐜 for lunch… and look at that cute little tongue. Then he proceeded to walk straight into my phone.” Echidnas are 30 cm to 45 cm in length and weigh between 2 kg and 5 kg with Tasmanian animals being larger than their Australian mainland counterparts. The echidna is shy and moves slowly and carefully. Echidnas feast on ants and termites and protect themselves with spines, which can reach 5cm long. Taking shelter in rotten logs, stumps, burrows, or under bushes, echidnas go into to a type of hibernation over winter. Surprisingly, echidnas are good swimmers, paddling about with only their snout and a few spines showing above the water. They have even been known to swim amongst the waves in the ocean! When you see an echidna just stay really still. They will then continue to go about their business. Your patience will be rewarded. You can also follow Hayley via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/tassiehayley We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagram you can tag either of our accounts via the hashtags #TasmaniaGram or #InstaTasmania 😊 If you are a local business, artist, charity or group send us a message about promoting you to Tasmania and the world 🌎

Meet Billy… one of the local Mersey River platypus ❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful footage thanks to Danny Lee from Submerged Images Tasmania who says: “My mate Billy from the Mersey River is a beauty! He may have slapped me in the face with his tail (accidentally) but all is forgiven. Next time hopefully he will provide me some opportunities for some underwater photos. Mersey Lea, Tasmania.” Platyus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) was thought to be a joke by the first scientists to examine their body in 1799. They are one of the only egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammals in the world. They have webbed feet, a broad tail like a beaver and a characteristic duck-like bill. Closing their eyes and ears when they dive underwater, like a dolphin, electrolocation through their bill is used to find food. Platypus are common in Tasmania’s creeks and rivers and are relatively easy to find if you are patient. They prefer the protection of wider creeks, with a good flow of water and need vegetation and earth banks to enable them to dig their camping and nesting burrows. The best time to look for them is early morning or late afternoon. Stand or sit quietly among the trees and bushes on the creek bank and watch the surface of the water, especially up close to the banks, for their tell-tale ripples. Patience will be rewarded 🤔 Other great spots to seek out this beautiful and rare creature are: - Latrobe calls itself the Platypus Capital of the World because they’re so common there. Just head down Hamilton Street off the main street (Jojo's on the corner) to Warrawee Reserve 💦 - Beauty Point in the Tamar Valley north of Launceston 🌿 - The creeks and rivers around Stanley 💦 - Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 🏔️ - A short drive from Burnie to the Fernglade Reserve (the reserve at the end of the road is the best location, but platypus can be found right along the creek line) 🌳 - At Westerway beside the Tyenna River on the way to Mount Field Nationa

Cuteness Overload on Maria Island 🐻❤️🐻 Check out this curious little bub thanks to Joel Evans who says: “Trying to keep my distance from a curious floofball!” Located off Tasmania’s East Coast, Maria Island is just 30 minutes by ferry from Triabunna, and as far from ordinary as you can imagine 🏝 … and the home to more wombats that you have ever seen in your life!!! Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife including Tassie Devils, Wombats, Cape Barren geese, Forester kangaroos, Ringtail possums, Bennett’s wallabies, Potoroos and an amazing 125 species of birds including the endangered Forty-spotted pardalote and Swift parrot. You may also see dolphins, whales, seals and sea eagles. 🦘🐗🦅🐬🦔 There is plenty of camping space at the following locations: Darlington, Frenchs Farm and Encampment Cove. Even better are the shared facilities including BBQ shelter and tables. There is also the option of staying in the old Penitentiary buildings. Once on the island you will discover a place where there are no motor vehicles, no shops and no worries. Start your explorations at Darlington, the most intact example of a convict probation station in Australia, and a World Heritage Australian Convict Site. You can visit convict buildings dating back to 1824 and ruins that reveal key features of the convict probation system. Rediscover the fascinating history through interpretive displays at the Coffee Palace Museum and Commissariat Store. Whether you're here for hours or days you can choose the kind of stay that suits you and let Maria work its spell on you. Happy travels 🚶🚶 You can also follow Joel via Instagram 👇 www.instagram.com/joel.e.foto 🎼🎹 Austin Farwell – Magic Moments We love to share your Tassie videos, photos and stories with the world 🌎 You can inbox us or post to our wall. If you are on Instagra