Platypus Tarn

Platypus Tarn is a lake in , and has an elevation of 1,037 metres. Platypus Tarn is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lake Seal and Robert Tarn.

Lake
Photo: JJ Harrison, GFDL.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mount Field and Maydena.

Locality
is a rural locality in the local government areas of and in the Central and South-east regions of .

is perhaps the 's most forgotten town. Granted, on the outside, it may seem nothing more than a stopover town in decline, but the little-known town of 198 is home to Australia's first pedal railway.

Platypus Tarn

Latitude
-42.67366° or 42° 40′ 25″ south
Longitude
146.58644° or 146° 35′ 11″ east
Elevation
1,037 metres (3,402 feet)
Open location code
4R988HGP+GH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 228621971
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Geo­Names ID
8212012
Wiki­data ID
Q21953664
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Platypus Tarn” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Platypus Tarn
  • Egyptian Arabic: بحيره پلاتيپوس تارن
  • French: Platypus Tarn
  • Swedish: Platypus Tarn

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mcaulays Ridge and Humboldt Ridge.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Eagle Tarn and Lake Seal Lookout.

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