Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks Reviews

Andrew Roberts 2026.10.17

     

Pete was an extraordinary guide steeped in platypus knowledge. His guided tour is no guarantee of a sighting, however, we lucked out under his guidance and saw one platy navigate up the rivulet despite our gawking. This was simply magical and a delight seeing everyone’s amazement. Pete truly found energy from our experience. His work with the platypus is not only exceptional but critical to this darling of Tasmania and indeed the world. If you do make it to Tasmania then you simply MUST partake in the tour as it contributes to the preservation of the platypus!!! Thank you Pete for all your hard work!!!!😊

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.10.19

Thanks so much for the kind words, Andy.

It was an absolute privilege having you both on the walk, especially as part of celebrating such an incredible milestone—happy 40th anniversary to you and your wife!

Knowing you’ve carried a fascination with platypuses all the way from childhood in the States made that sighting even more special. The rivulet runs entirely on its own schedule, so having one work its way upstream right in front of us was pure magic!

Thanks for supporting the work, and I hope the rest of your anniversary trip across Tassie is just as memorable.

Cheers,

Pete

Jan Robins 2026.10.13

     

It was amazing to see platypuses in the wild, and so close to the city, I highly recommend this tour to people who love to see wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.10.19

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Jan.

It really is special having a wild platypus population thriving right on the edge of the city, and I'm glad you got to experience seeing them in their natural element along the rivulet.

Really appreciate the recommendation and your support!

Cheers,

Pete

José Truda Palazzo 2026.10.05

     

Walking around the Hobart Rivulet wioth Pete the Platypus Guardian was one of the most beautiful experiences of my long life as an environmentalist. This humble hero not only knows everything about the platypus but also has helped save this entire small population on the rivulet with his awareness/education efforts. Besides, the location is really beautiful, so the combination of Pete's knowledge with the idyllic landscape of the rivulet park and, of course, the excitement of seeing one of the rarest mammals on the planet at close range,. all add to a unique, unforgettable experience. And your fee helps support this great conservation work, so do not hesitate to come!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.10.08

Thank you so much, José. Coming from someone who has dedicated their entire life to environmental conservation across the globe, your words genuinely mean the world to me.

Sharing the magic of the Rivulet and its resident platypus with someone who truly understands the delicate balance of these ecosystems was an absolute privilege. Every walk directly fuels our ongoing monitoring and advocacy for this little urban population, and having your support behind that work gives it a wonderful boost.

Thank you for visiting, for your generous support, and for everything you do for the natural world. Hope our paths cross along the water again someday.

Warm regards,

Pete

Debs 2026.09.30

     

Pete is a fantastic friendly and knowledgeable guide, and what an incredible privilege to see platypus' in their natural habitat!! I never thought I'd be lucky enough to see one. We thoroughly enjoyed every second.

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.10.08

Thank you so much, Debs! It was an absolute pleasure having you along.

That first moment seeing a platypus doing its thing in the wild never loses its magic, and getting to share that experience with people who appreciate it as much as you did is the best part of what I do.

Thanks again for joining the walk and for helping support our little Rivulet population.

Cheers,

Pete

pierre quantin 2026.09.30

     

Exceptionnelle pour voir les ornithorynque

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.10.08

Thank you Pierre!

Lionel Wright 2026.09.12

     

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Patrick Haas 2026.09.08

     

Die Tour war super. Wir haben viel gelernt und auch viel gesehen. Ich kann diese Tour wirklich jedem empfehlen. Vielen Dank Peter, für diese wahnsinnig tolle und informative Tour und für deine wertvolle Arbeit ❤️

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thank you Patrick!

Your kind words and support are appreciated. What a terrific afternoon by the Rivulet it was. Thanks also for the photo.

All the best,

Pete

Eleanor Weideman 2026.09.07

     

Really enjoyed the walk with Pete, and were lucky to see 2 platypus. Would highly recommend!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks so much for the review, Eleanor!

Having two platties out and about made for a fantastic walk. Sharing this little corner of the world right here in Hobart is always a treat.

Hope our paths cross along the track again down the road!

Cheers,

Pete

Aleta Saville 2026.09.07

     

I cannot recommend this walk enough! It was an incredible experience being guided by Pete along the Hobart Rivulet. Pete was so warm and welcoming to all of us, and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to platypus. Thank you so much for showing us your world Pete, I hope to see you again in the future!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the kind words, Aleta!

It was terrific having a fellow platypus advocate along on the rivulet. We certainly lucked out with the timing, too—that storm clearing just as the walk began was gold.

Keep up the great work, and hopefully our paths cross again soon. And thanks so much for the photos!

All the best,

Pete

Carla Ferguson 2026.09.07

     

Pete was very knowledgeable, kind and informative. He knew where to look and we were so lucky to see several creatures on our afternoon with him! Loved it! Easy communication, would recommend!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks so much for the review and photos, Carla!

It was fantastic having you and Codie join the group, especially knowing you both flew all the way down from Brisbane just to meet the local platypuses. Between the storm miraculously clearing right on cue and the creek giving us such great sightings, it really was a cracker of an afternoon.

Safe travels back north, and hope to see you guys in Tassie again down the track!

Cheers,

Pete

Tran Nguyen 2026.08.31

     

This was one of the best experiences, one that I have been recommending to anyone who wants to see a platypus in the wild. Pete's knowledge, experience and dedication are incredible and he is also incredibly kind. We saw three wild platypodes while there and will definitely be back when we are next back in Hobart. All the best with the conservation work team!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks so much for the generous words, Tran!

Having three platties out and about during our time on the rivulet made for a terrific afternoon. Connecting people directly with these animals right here in town is what it’s all about.

Look forward to seeing you back on the track next time you're in Hobart!

Cheers,

Pete

Jeanelle Cox 2026.08.24

     

This guided Platypus walk is an exceptional opportunity to see Platypus in their own environment. Pete Walsh shares interesting information about Platypus life whilst ensuring every participant had the chance to see them and have their questions answered. This guided walk was a highlight for us! Thank you Pete!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Jeanelle!

It was an absolute pleasure having you along. Sharing their world and making sure everyone gets a genuine window into how they live in the rivulet is the best part of doing these walks.

So glad it was a highlight of your time here, and hope our paths cross on the track again one day!

Cheers,

Pete

Matt Hill 2026.08.23

     

We had a wonderful time on the guided walk and were very lucky as we saw 4 different Platypuses. Pete was able to show us the best spots to find them along with answering any questions we had regarding them - he is truly passionate about these creatures and understands their behaviour well! These walks help contribute towards conservation attempts so we highly recommend joining - it's an unforgettable and fun experience!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the great review, Matt!

Spotting four platties on a single walk is pretty special—and great shots you added, too.

Really appreciate the shout-out for the conservation side of things, too. Every bit of awareness and support goes a long way in keeping these guys safe and thriving in the rivulet.

Hope to see you back on the track next time you're around!

Cheers,

Pete

Daniel Chung 2026.08.04

     

Pete was an incredible guide with not only a great knowledge of the amazing platypus, but also a deep connection with them. We were blown away to be able to see a platypus in the wild within the first minute and this continued throughout the tour. After watching the abc iview documentary, we were even more touched by Pete’s dedication. Thoroughly recommend this tour

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thank you Daniel, much appreciated! The video of the platypus leaving the water to go to the loo is GOLD! 😊

Henrique Tosta Hernandez 2026.08.02

     

Pete was great, he managed to find two platypuses and gave awesome info and commentary about the species. Highly recommended tour!

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.08.07

Thank you Henry! and what a treat to see the platypus move from the rivulet into the boulder trap just on dark!

Nicole 2026.07.19

     

Saw a platypus as soon as the tour began! It was a great experience and definitely recommend. Pete was very knowledgeable and full of interesting stories and facts. Great to know that so much is being done to help the platypus and their homes

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the lovely review, Nicole—and apologies for the slow reply on my end, not sure how I missed this!

Having a platty pop up right off the bat was an absolute treat, definitely set the tone for a great walk. Really appreciate the support for our conservation work, too—protecting their habitat and keeping this urban population safe is what it’s all about.

Hope to see you along the track again down the road!

Cheers,

Pete

Sandie Wright 2026.07.06

     

Pete was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and you could see how passionate he is about these elusive little mammals. We were so blessed in being able to watch 3 platypus during our tour in their habitat. Definitely recommend if you love these little guys

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the lovely review, Sandie—and apologies for the tardy reply on my end, not sure how this slipped past me!

Having three platties out and feeding along the rivulet made for such a special walk, and great photos you shared, too. Connecting people directly with these elusive creatures right here in the heart of Hobart is always a privilege.

Hope our paths cross along the track again one day!

Cheers,

Pete

Nicolas G 2026.07.05

     

Belle expérience! Pete à été un super guide d’une grande sympathie. Merci

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the review and photo, Nicolas!

Really glad you enjoyed the walk along the rivulet. It was a pleasure having you along, and I hope to see you on the track again down the road!

Cheers,

Pete

Kellie Corbett 2026.06.27

     

Highly recommend!! A unique window into the platypus world - with a knowledgeable, authentic guide (who provides great restaurant recommendations btw).

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.09.10

Thanks for the great review, Kellie!

A good platypus spot followed by a decent meal is hard to beat—glad the food tips hit the mark as well as the walk.

It was a real pleasure having you along on the rivulet, and hope to see you back on the track next time you’re in town!

Cheers,

Pete

bin bin 2026.06.23

     

I joined the Secret World of Hobart Rivulet Platypus walk hosted by Pete, and it exceeded my expectations. Not only did we spot one platypus, but two! The highlight was watching one carefully make its way over the rocks and upstream along the rivulet. Pete was knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly dedicated to the welfare of these beautiful and often elusive animals. After many unsuccessful attempts to find a platypus in the wild, I had started to think they were a bit like unicorns—everyone talks about them, but no one actually sees them! Pete proved me wrong and helped make a long-held bucket list dream come true. I highly recommend this walk to anyone interested in wildlife and nature. Even better, every ticket directly supports platypus conservation, rescue, rehabilitation, research, and advocacy, helping protect these remarkable animals and their habitats for the future.

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Reply from Hobart Rivulet Guided Platypus Walks 2026.06.28

Thank you Bin Bin for the review, it's much appreciated! Thanks for the photos too!

How terrific was it to see the platypus climb up over the rocks directly in front of us. A unicorn no longer!