Tasmanian Devils are not the easiest animal to see in the wild as they are shy animals and easily startled, but it is certainly not impossible. The easiest way to see a Devil in the flesh is to view one in captivity. There are Tasmanian Devils in Zoo's and Wildlife Parks throughout Australia. Captive Devils will exhibit behaviour different to a wild Devil, however their basic instincts are still there and you can get up close and personal to the animal, something you wont be able to do in the wild.

If you are after the wild experience then of course Tasmania is the only place you will see them and with the Devil Facial Tumour Disease rapidly spreading through the devil population, sightings in some areas will be rare. One guaranteed way of experiencing wild Devils is to volunteer with the DPIW Disease program where they trap and examine devils for research into the disease, not only will you see Devils you will learn a tremendous amount about them. Unfortunately Boomajaril is not open to the public.

My picks for the best Devil experience in Tasmania are below. They are two completely different experiences Kings Runs sees the Devil in their wild natural environment, where you can view a devil feeding on a carcass and the other is at the new Devils@Cradle an interpretation and viewing centre where you can view them in captivity and get up close and personal.
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Seeing Devils feeding on a Carcass in the wild is a rare treat for most tourist or even locals. Geoff King offers this rare opportunity as well as see other Tasmanian Wildlife in their natural surroundings at his 830acre property. It's an experience you will long remember and Geoff keeps the evening interesting with stories about the Tassie Devil and the history of the property.

Kings Run is located South of Marrawah, bordering the Southern Ocean in the far North West Coast of Tasmania.

Tour Cost is $75.00 per person

Accommodation is available at the Glendonald Cottage.
Double $95 - 105.00 per night.
$25 per additional person.


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Video of Kings Run coming soon.
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LOCATION:
R.A. 27520 Bass Highway
Marrawah (via Smithton) 7330

Ph: (03) 64571191
(International)
613 64571191
Email: jonesking@tassie.net.au
Web: www.kingsrun.com.au
 




































 

There are not many opportunities to see Devils in the wild as they are very shy creatures. Other areas where you might sight a Tasmanian Devil if you drive slowly and carefully at dusk are:

Mt Field National Park

Due to the spread of the Devil Facial Tumour Disease a lot of these areas may not have a high Devil Population. More on DFTD
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Volunteer with the Devil Disease Team
The best way to get close to Wild Devils, learn about them and maybe do your part in helping to find a cure for the Devil Facial Tumour Disease is to volunteer with the DPIW. It will be a holiday to remember.
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View video of volunteering with the Devil Team
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On the shore at Kings Run

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Interpretation and Viewing Centre

Want to know everything about the Tasmanian Devil, see one up close and personal and even get the chance to stroke one?. If so, Devils @ Cradle is the place to go.

This property is located approx. 500 metres from the entrance to the World Heritage area of the spectacular Cradle Mountain National Park

Devils@Cradle is a relatively new facility set up to educate and provide long term conservation to the Devil. It is not your standard Wildlife Park concentrating only on the Tasmanian Devils with experience guides including Chris Coupland, who has been seen on numerous Television shows and Documentaries about the Devil.

The guides introduce you to the Devil with a short documentary, question and answer session and possibly pat a Devil. It will certainly squash any myths you have been lead to believe.

If you are more adventurous and have the stomach for it, you can come in the evening and see the Devils feeding.

Daylight Tours
Run continuously from 10am - 4pm
Join a tour at any time during the day
Tour Duration approx' 45min

After Dark Tours - Devil's Feeding
Tours 5:30pm and 8:30pm
Tour Duration approx' 1hr 15min
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View video of Devils@Cradle
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LOCATION:
On the road to Cradle
Mountain National Park
Ph: (03) 6492 1491
(International) 613 6492 1491
Email: devilsatcradle@bigpond.com
Web: www.devilsatcradle.com
There are Wildlife Parks spread throughout Tasmania. Many of them have Devil Breeding and education programs.
 
Devil Conservation Park - Tarrana
Trowunna Wildlife Park - Mole Creek
Devils Heaven - Launceston
Wings Wildlife Park - Gunns Plains
Bonorong Wildlife Park - Brighton
Zoo Doo Fun Park - Richmond
 
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