Platypus Safari and Guided walk of Running River Gorge
$55.00 pp
Running River Gorge is located on Hidden Valley Station. Discover where ‘German Survivor’ was filmed, have a swim in the beautiful fresh mountain water and simply relax while taking in the amazing views. Running River Gorge is located on private property so limited access allows us to explore this area at our leisure.
We will organize a delicious picnic lunch to enjoy in the gorge. It’s an afternoon’s adventure of swimming, sun bathing, bush walking and relaxing until sunset. On dusk we start the hunt for one of Hidden Valley’s most precious residents, The Platypus.
All you need to bring is comfortable walking shoes, water, a towel, and your swimmers. Tours leave from Hidden Valley Cabins at 1:00pm. Tour duration is approximately 5 hours arriving back at the resort around 6:00pm.
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Running River Gorge
Please note that this tour require a moderate level of fitness and requires guest to walk on undulating surfaces.
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Platypus Safari $20.00 pp
HIDDEN VALLEY is home to one of the only Monotremes in existence - The Platypus. Your tour leaves from Hidden Valley Cabins at 4.30 pm, you travel down to Running River where the platypus can be viewed frolicking and feeding in the fresh mountain water.
Your tour includes a personal guide and light refreshment. The duration is 2 hours. Tour leaves daily
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Platypus found in Running River
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Night Walk for nature and adventure enthusiasts
$20.00 pp
Join Ian and Bonnie on an adventure through the dry sclerophyll scrub and see Australia’s cutest and some cases rare nocturnal animals. See such animals as Gliders, numerous possums, night spiders, Rufous Bettongs, night birds, owls and much much more… Meet at Hidden Valley Cabins in the bar at 8:30pm for a great evening of adventure, education and relaxation. Experience why the Australian bush is so special. The open air and endless bright stars – its almost heaven.
All you need to bring is comfortable walking shoes and a jumper, as it can get a little chilly. The walk can go anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours long depending on the wildlife sightings. Tours leave 7 days a week.
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Squirrel Glider seen on the Night Walk
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2-Day 'Rainforest & Waterfall Safari'
From $449.00 pp
This tour starts in Townsville. It is perfect if you don't have your own transport and includes a fully trained guide.
Tour Includes:
- City Sights of Townsville and Castle Hill
- Crystal Creek
- Rainforest Walks in the Paluma Range National Park
- Paluma Pottery
- Dry Open Woodlands of Hidden Valley
- Platypus Tour
- Accommodation at the Award Winning Hidden Valley Cabins
- Mt Fox
- Wallaman Falls
- All Meals and Transfers
Explore these ancient Rainforests and Animals in the comfort of our air conditioned buses. Tour departs on request.
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Cassowary found at Wallaman Falls
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