VIEW PLATYPUS IN THE WILD; EXPLORE TUMBULGUM, MURWILLUMBAH, BYRRILL

Details

⭐ DISCOVER PLATYPUS IN THE WILD
Bring a small overnight bag, jump onto the Funshuttle and we are off to the lush rainforest jungles of Byrrill, to view Platypus in the wild .. exclusive to our group only

⭐ ALSO EXPLORE MURWILLUMBAH AND TUMBULGUM
Lunch will be at the most iconic Tumbulgum Hotel, which boasts of beautiful river views. Of course, we will also have time to explore Murwillumbah, where we will be staying overnight

⭐ ACCOMMODATION IN HISTORIC 1931 HOTEL
Platypus viewing is dawn and dusk, so we will be staying overnight, in a beautiful, recently-renovated, historic hotel - built during the Great Depression. All rooms have private bathrooms

⭐ ITINERARY
SATURDAY
9:00am Pickup from Vitko St, Woodridge (street parking)
9:05am Pickup from Trinder Park Train Station (long term parking)
9:30am Pickup from Beenleigh Train Station (long term parking)
9:45am Coffee/breakfast/restroom stop
11:30am Riverside Lunch : Tumbulgum
1:00pm-ish Arrive at Murwillumbah. Check into hotel (accommodation is included in the price)
1:00pm Free time. Explore Murwillumbah
3:15pm Depart hotel
3:30pm Pizza dinner at Uki (your purchase)
4:30pm Depart Uki for platypus evening viewing
6:00pm-ish Return to hotel
SUNDAY
5:30am Depart hotel, straight to morning platypus viewing
7:30am-ish Breakfast at Uki Village (your purchase)
8:30am Return to hotel
8:30am Free time
10:00am Check out; tour Murwillumbah
1:30pm-ish Return to Brisbane

⭐ ACCOMMODATION CHOICES

<< All rooms include :: Private Bathroom, Hair Dryer, Kitchenette, Toaster, Kettle, Mini Fridge, Smart TV, Toiletries, towel, bedding >>

<< Below prices include :: hotel accommodation, pickup/return, transport, all fuel costs, parking, tours, platypus viewing, stunning 2-day adventure >>

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM A - Carol Johnson
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM B - Carol J
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM C - Mary J
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM D - Ann C
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM E - Natalie R
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ DELUXE SINGLE ROOM F - Deborah Lee
Large Twin Bed
$289

✅ QUEEN ROOM A - Annette Buckley
Queen Bed
$319 one person

✅ QUEEN ROOM B - Norm

⭐ PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH RSVP
Please transfer to :
BSB : 484 799
Account : 351716212
A/c Name : N. Ferguson
PLEASE QUOTE YOUR NAME AS REFERENCE

⭐ NEED TO KNOW
.. Please bring small overnight bag (not large)
.. If you choose to bring a torch, please cover the lens with red cellophane (protects platypus' eyes)
.. Welcome to bring binoculars, zoom-lens camera
.. when RSVPing, please let me know your room choice and preferred pickup location

⭐ CONDITIONS & REFUNDS

Payment is required as you RSVP
If you invite a friend please pay on their behalf. Do not rely on them to pay
Platypus are wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed
Parking at any pickup venue is your own risk
All eats/drinks are your purchase
Failure to present on time will void your ticket with no refunds
Bookings close 1 August 2025 or when minimum RSVPs are received, whichever comes first
Minimum: 6 RSVPs
Once minimum attendees RSVP there is no refund
Should minimum RSVPs not be reached by 1 August 2025 a full refund will be credited to your bank account only
No refunds issued after bookings close
If you cancel after bookings close I will endeavour to resell your ticket for you, but no guarantees. Re-selling tickets is a courtesy not an entitlement
Only approved members may purchase a resold ticket
If your ticket does not sell, there is no refund
Reselling a ticket invokes an $58 Cancellation Fee
Tickets may not be sold after 1 August 2025
If your ticket does not sell, there is no refund
In the event of any change in detail, or in the outing itself, there is no refund
No smoking; strictly no mobile phoning
Any form of harassment/anger directed at serving staff (e.g. waiters, shop assistants, etc) is not tolerated
If you resign or are removed from our meetup group, all cancellation policies and fees still apply to all adventures, even if your departure is prior to this or any other adventure's commencement
As with all our adventures, the host & meetup organiser reserve the right to discontinue any unused part of your ticket at any time, including prior to the adventure and during the adventure. Cancellation may include any return transport and shuttle transport, without providing reason or refund. In such instances members are responsible for arranging their own return home along with absorbing all associated costs without refund nor compensation. Attendees are responsible for their own behaviour