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Welcome to the Platypus Month 2026 Launch! Join us to kick off the month-long celebration of these unique creatures throughout August including walks, surveys, celebrations and Waterbug displays. Immerse yourself in platypus-themed activities, workshops, and presentations across the month. Join Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch at the Platypus month launch event and join in on a Platypus Walk to find out all about how to spot these elusive creatures that live in our waterways. Come along to enjoy platypus themed activities for the whole family, enjoy the Jerrabomberra Wetlands, find out about upcoming Platypus events and enjoy some morning tea and live music.

Celebrate Platypus Month by attending a walk with Ngunnawal elder Tyronne Bell and Waterwatch. This year, Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch is delivering a morning Platypus walk at the Namarag Nature Reserve in partnership with Tyronne Bell from Thunderstone Aboriginal Cultural Services. The Ngunnawal word for Platypus is Mulanggang. Mulanggang are a significant totem for Ngunnawal and their presence indicates healthy and abundant landscapes and waterways. The walk is about 2km return. If you have mobility issues, our other platypus walks are probably a better fit as they have easier river access. The walk will go for around an hour and a half, you are then welcome to continue enjoying the river and keep a lookout for Platypus and Rakali. Bookings are essential.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

Celebrate Platypus Month by attending a walk with Waterwatch to discuss these elusive mammals that live in our waterways and hopefully spot some. This year, Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch is delivering a midday Platypus walk at the Tidbinbilla Sanctuary. The walk is about 2km return and is accessible for anyone including those with mobility aids. The walk will start go for around an hour. You are then welcome to continue enjoying the river and keep a lookout for Platypus and Rakali. Bookings are essential. While the walk itself is free, entry fees to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve will still be required.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.

There are platypus and rakali living in the rivers and creeks of the Upper Murrumbidgee region. Platypus and rakali are top predators in these waterways. By keeping track of how many there are, we can learn how healthy the water is. Waterwatch runs group surveys in August at selected rivers across the ACT region. You can join as many surveys as you like, and you don’t need any experience. Each survey takes about 2 hours. This includes meeting at the site, getting a short briefing, walking to the spotting area, watching for platypus for 1 hour, and then returning to hand in your data sheet. These surveys help us learn more about our platypus and rakali populations.