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Platypus Waters

Your quiet, modern retreat beside the Duck River in Smithton

Bed & Breakfast

Your Home Away From Home

Stay at our modern and beautifully appointed Platypus Waters B&B, nestled alongside the peaceful Duck River in Smithton. A quiet, relaxing place to rest after a day exploring Tasmania's extraordinary northwest.

The self-contained suite is perfect for couples or solo travellers seeking comfort and tranquillity in a genuinely special setting. Wake to birdsong, watch the platypus in the river below, and step out into one of Australia's least-discovered regions.

Smithton is the perfect base for exploring the Tarkine, Stanley, Cape Grim, and the entire northwest corner of Tasmania. Your hosts are happy to suggest walks, drives, and local dining.

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* Room rates shown in this video are indicative only and subject to change. Please check current pricing below.

The Space

Inside Platypus Waters

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What's Included

Room & Amenities

🛏️ Comfortable queen bed
🚿 Modern ensuite bathroom
☕ Tea & coffee facilities
📺 Smart TV
🍳 Kitchen facilities
🍽️ Dishwasher
🌿 Peaceful river setting
🛋️ Electric reclining lounge suite
🚗 Off-street parking
🦆 Watch platypus from the deck
🌇 Beautiful sunset views
❄️ Heating & cooling
🧴 Quality bathroom amenities
📶 Fast WiFi
🔋 Wireless bedside chargers
🐾 Pets welcome

Rates

Pricing

Per Night
For up to 2 guests
$190.00
Minimum stay 2 nights
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM
Pets Welcome ✓

All prices include GST

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What's Included in Your Rate

More Than Just a Bed for the Night

When comparing accommodation options, we think you'll find Platypus Waters offers exceptional value. Your rate includes a full suite of premium Tasmanian produce and breakfast provisions — stocked fresh and ready when you arrive.

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Premium Tasmanian Dairy

Ashgrove full-cream milk and Tamar Valley yoghurt — two of Tasmania's most loved dairy producers, sourced locally.

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Fresh-Pressed Juice

Cold-pressed Spreyton juice, made from Tasmanian-grown fruit in the heart of the Forth Valley.

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Tasmanian Grown Berries

Seasonal fresh berries sourced from Tasmanian growers — the cool climate produces some of the finest fruit in Australia.

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Fresh Local Bread

Locally made fresh bread at the Smithton Country Bakehouse, along with a full range of cereals, spreads, and cooking basics so you can breakfast exactly as you like.

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A Sunset Welcome

A complimentary decanter of port awaits you — the perfect companion as you settle onto the deck and watch the sun go down over the river.

All Tasmanian produce is included in your room rate — no hidden extras, no breakfast surcharge. Just exceptional local food and a warm welcome at one of Tasmania's most unique properties.

Location

Smithton, Tasmania

Located in the heart of Smithton, Platypus Waters is the perfect base for exploring everything northwest Tasmania has to offer. Discover more on our Things to Do page.

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Stanley

Historic fishing village and The Nut — just 20 minutes away

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Tarkine Rainforest

One of the largest temperate rainforests in the southern hemisphere — right on your doorstep

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Edge of the World

Arthur River — where the Southern Ocean meets untouched wilderness

⭐ UNESCO Dark Sky Accreditation in Progress

Sleep Under Extraordinary Skies

Northwest Tasmania is home to some of the darkest night skies remaining on Earth, with a Bortle scale rating of just 1. Circular Head Council is actively pursuing UNESCO International Dark Sky Reserve accreditation — placing this region on the world map for astronomers and astrophotographers.

Step off the Platypus Waters deck after dark and you’re immediately in prime stargazing position — the Milky Way galactic core, the Magellanic Clouds, regular Aurora Australis displays and more celestial objects than most people have seen in a lifetime. Visit the gallery page to see some Aurora photos literally taken in the backyard at Platypus Waters.

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Bortle 1
Exceptional dark site rating
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Magellanic Clouds
Visible to the naked eye
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Southern Ocean
Zero light to south & west
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Astrophotography
World-class conditions