CAPE YORK

‘Ultimate Birding’

  • 10 DAYS
  • DRIVE & FLY
  • # Maximum 3 guests only #
  • NEW MODEL LUXURY VEHICLE
  • EXPERIENCED LOCAL GUIDE

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Cairns, Julatteen
Mt Lewis, Palmer River region, Cooktown, Lakefield, Iron Range, Portland Rds, Chilli Beach & Weipa.

Red-cheeked Parrot

Magnificent Riflebird (male)

From the tropical rainforests of the Mount Lewis National Park on the East coast to the rich red earth of Weipa on the Western tip of Cape York. Also including some outstanding birding in the Kingfisher Lodge, Julatten, Mt Lewis areas of the Northern Atherton Tablelands region.

The most exciting, personal and comfortable way to see the best of Cape Yorks outstanding birdlife.

ALL TOURS BEGIN IN CAIRNS

Tour Options

 

We travel in a luxury, modern 4wd vehicle, overnight in comfortable, airconditioned, ensuited accommodation and eat great food. Put simply, this is a ‘Premium birding tour’ undertaken with a professional guide and from 2024 all tours will have only 3 guests!

 

duration

10 days/9 nights

 2025  # 3 Guests Only #

Cost:

$8250 pp/twin share (inc. GST)

$9150 single supp (inc.GST) 

DEPARTURE DATES

26th September – Sold Out.

22nd  October – Sold Out.

# Please email for entry on waitlist

 

2026  – # 3 Guests Only #

Cost:

$8950 p/p twin/share (inc G.S.T)

$9850 single supp (inc G.S.T)

DEPARTURE DATES

27th September –  Sold Out.

22nd  October –  Sold Out.

# note: 22nd Oct is from Weipa to Cairns.

# Please email to be placed on waitlist.

Some of the special birds often encountered include, Victoria’s and Magnificent Riflebird, Toothbilled, Fawn-breasted & Golden Bowerbirds, Mountain Thornbill, Grey-headed Robin, Chowchilla, Bowers Shrike-thrush, Star, Masked and Black-throat Finch, Golden-shouldered Parrot, Black-backed Butcherbird, Palm Cockatoo, Red Goshawk, Eclectus Parrot, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, Frill-necked Monarch, Northern Scrub-robin, Yellow-legged Flycatcher, Red-cheeked Parrot, Banded, Rufous-banded, Green-backed, White-streaked and Tawny-breasted Honeyeaters, just to name a few.

Lesser Frigatebird

Yellow-billed Kingfisher

A final chapter in this birding adventure is visiting Weipa and encountering some of the areas hidden jewels. Home to some fantastic birding sites, with remote bays and beaches, all holding an array of waders and shorebirds.

An amazing birding highlight in the Weipa area, is the chance of viewing Greater and Lesser Frigate Birds as they soar effortlessly on the see breeze, a rare occurrance whilst standing on mainland Australia.

Then enjoy your return flight straight down the length of Cape York to Cairns where this incredible North Queensland birding adventure began.

PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR FULL ITINERARY

Black-throated & Masked Finch

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The Tour Includes

 

RETURN FLIGHTS

Weipa to Cairns

Air Conditioner

To keep you cool

Ensuite

For your comfort

4WD PICK UP

Airport or accomodation

professional guide

Experienced & passionate

national park permits

Private Station Access

BIRD LISTS

For your reference

Binoculars

For you to borrow

spotting scope

Waders and shorebirds

Maximum 4 guests

( 3 guests only- 2024)

 

MEALS INCLUDED

Delicious and filling

4WD vehicle

Journey in comfort

Spotted Whistling Ducks