Forest Secrets
Forest Secrets
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CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE A fascinating riverside nature walk just 60 minutes' drive from Hobart. Taste the forest with your Forest Flavors tucker-box as you touch, smell, hear, see & learn about the plants & trees along the unique sensory trail. Spot a wild platypus. Kids quiz, yummy prizes. Free Tasmanian forest honey tasting. Delicious forest flavored ice creams and chocolates. Gift shop & Gallery. Beautiful picnic areas. 750m, graded Easy Closed for winter season, May through September
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Linda M
Gordon, Australia27 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We saw the signs as we headed up to Russell Falls. I said to Bob, if we don't see platypuses let's stop here on the way back... The Falls and walks are excellent but we saw the back half of a platypus disappearing only. So we stopped here! It's wonderful!! We saw two platypuses - spent half an hour watching their relaxed way of life. The place has been beautifully set up with x careful combination of information and fun. Would thoroughly recommend it for all nature lovers.
Written 2 December 2016
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Thanks for reviewing us Linda M. We think our forest sensory trail makes a good complement to the Mt Field waterfall walks, and we're glad you agree.
Written 24 January 2017
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Waihekiwi
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand31 contributions
Dec 2015
We made a trip out here after visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and it rounds out a good day for the kids. I wanted to see a platypus in the wild and wasn't disappointed. The kids loved the 'Bush-Tucker Trail' which is a lovely walk through the local bush with an interactive tucker-box that relates to the local flora you find along the way.
Worth the drive from Hobart.
Worth the drive from Hobart.
Written 15 December 2015
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Derek T
Sydney, Australia42 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Same as Russell falls, magic! The weather was was wet, but don’t worry, the forest canopy protects you from the rain. Take the return track to the car park, keep an eye out for the platypus!
Written 22 November 2020
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IAmamma
Pleasantville, IA102 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
This is an interesting activity and if you are luck enough to see the platypus even better. $15 per person seems a little high but everything in Australia is high compared to the US. We did learn some interesting facts. We wish there was a bench available to patiently wait for the platypus. I think younger kids would enjoy this but we were all adults and primarily interested on seeing a platypus in its natural habitat.
Written 21 February 2018
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Julian
Hannover, Germany14 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Probably the most amazing place in Tasmania! You can really feel the love David and Tony put in this place! The chance to see the Platypus is about 70%!!! Also included in entry fee is a Tucker box with food related to interesting stories / objects on the trail along the lake/river.
Written 20 March 2016
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Thanks Julian, we're glad that you both loved our sensory trail, and I enjoyed your company and enthusiasm on the day. Hopefully some of your travelling friends will be inspired to visit us soon - we look forward to making them welcome.
Written 21 March 2016
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Richard S
London, UK37 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We stumbled across this place because of a message at the information kiosk in Hobart. We came along to see a platypus and when we arrived the guy running it ( Tony I think) explained that there was a chance to see the platypus but the real thing about the site was the bush tucker trail. It is a well thought out track which uses all your sense to help you remember the information.
The bonus for us was that when we back to the pond, Tony was there saying that the platypus was swimming around. After about 5 minutes a mother and baby platypus appeared swimming around. We stayed watching for about half an hour.
It does take about an hour to get to from Hobart but it is well worth the visit. The chances of seeing a platypus seems to be good but the tucker trail is worth the visit alone!
The bonus for us was that when we back to the pond, Tony was there saying that the platypus was swimming around. After about 5 minutes a mother and baby platypus appeared swimming around. We stayed watching for about half an hour.
It does take about an hour to get to from Hobart but it is well worth the visit. The chances of seeing a platypus seems to be good but the tucker trail is worth the visit alone!
Written 3 March 2016
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Denise L
4 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Awesome great hospitality, spent an hour just watching the wild platypus. Well set up informative. Fun sensory taste discovery, great spot for a picnic
Written 18 February 2016
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BenWalker80
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia33 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
The destination is a mini nature theme park showing various Aussie flora and fauna in inc practical applications i.e. things that can be made from the, along with yummy snax based on the plant in question. The park is located in treed land set next to a pretty river location. It also features a resident platypus splashing about in the river which we were fortunate enough to spot on our trip. The trip takes just over an hour from CBD Hobart & offer attractive scenery along the way eg rivers, iold railways, apple orchards berry farms, hops growing etc
Written 28 January 2016
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TheFamilytripper8
16 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
A wonderful and unexpected find. An attraction that leaves you feeling happy and enchanted.
The kids loved it. They were given a quiz and snack box to taste different bush tucker flavours on the way. The bonus was the wild platypus feeding in the river. The owner was informative and welcoming and very knowledgable of the area.
This is exactly the kind of attraction that kids and adults remember and I urge you to stop. A definite highlight from a 2 week tassie holiday and on our must do list for future Hobart visitors.
The kids loved it. They were given a quiz and snack box to taste different bush tucker flavours on the way. The bonus was the wild platypus feeding in the river. The owner was informative and welcoming and very knowledgable of the area.
This is exactly the kind of attraction that kids and adults remember and I urge you to stop. A definite highlight from a 2 week tassie holiday and on our must do list for future Hobart visitors.
Written 27 January 2016
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Andrew O
Hobart, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
We stopped with our young children and were welcomed by the host. We then moved onto the viewing area and were lucky enough to see a platypus several times. From there we followed the trail with our Forest Flavours tucker-box.
The river is breathtaking in its beauty and the trail an easy short walk suitable for eldery and children. It is also very informative with short notes on different flora and fauna.
All in all a great spot to stop and spend time in a family friendly environment with a great host
The river is breathtaking in its beauty and the trail an easy short walk suitable for eldery and children. It is also very informative with short notes on different flora and fauna.
All in all a great spot to stop and spend time in a family friendly environment with a great host
Written 25 January 2016
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