Pomona Historic Estate

Platypus House offers the opportunity to view live platypuses and echidnas at Beauty Point, Tasmania. Be amazed by these unique animals in daylight conditions and in an indoor setting. Tasmanian platypuses and echidnas are unique and cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. You are guaranteed to see both these spectacular egg-laying mammals actively feeding and playing during the guided tour. Learn and be amazed about the biology of both mammals and how they live. Have fun choosing a memento from the gift shop. Japanese and Chinese language information sheets are available. Platypus House has been established to advance community understanding and awareness of these unique animals. Platypus House sits on the western banks of the Tamar River at Beauty Point, about a 40-minute drive north of Launceston (44 km).

All around the world, crowds gather to admire our seahorses in famous aquariums. But you can get much closer to these mysterious creatures at our completely unique facility at Beauty Point, in the beautiful Tamar Valley, less than a one-hour drive from Launceston or Devonport. Your 50-minute tour commences in "The Cave" which is home to a selection of seahorses and sea dragons. Here you will learn about seahorses and their mysterious behaviour. You'll then move into "The Farm" where you get an exclusive 'behind the scenes look at Australia's only working seahorse farm. This is where we feed the seahorses and you can see thousands of them in all stages of life from tiny fingernail-sized babies to the larger breeding adults. Seahorse World is also one of the only places in the world that you can see the Critically Endangered red and spotted Handfish. Included in the tour is the Hands of Hope Exhibit, dedicated to showcasing the endeavors to save this beautiful fish. The final room is "The Southern Ocean Aquarium", where they showcase some of the bizarre and mystical creatures found in Tasmanian waters. In this room, you'll also have the opportunity to get hands-on and touch some of the creatures from the deep, as well as hold a seahorse in the palm of your hand. Get your cameras ready!

Great coffee, Delicious food and a fantastic view! The River Cafe offers an extensive menu specialising in local, wild caught Tasmanian seafood. A wide range of gluten free and vegetarian options are also available. Located just 15 minutes from the Tamar Valley's finest wineries, five minutes from Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Center and 100 metres past Seahorse World and Platypus House, the River Cafe is perfectly situated to meet your dining needs.