CAPE YORK

‘Ultimate Birding’

  • 10 DAYS
  • DRIVE & FLY
  • SMALL GROUP, MIN 2 – MAX 4
  • NEW MODEL LUXURY VEHICLES
  • EXPERIENCED LOCAL GUIDE

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

Green-backed Honeyeater

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 will have access to a 4wd vehicle, be staying in comfortable airconditioned, ensuited accommodation adjacent to fantastic rainforest walks, so our birding can be enjoyed at a flexible pace.

duration

10 days/9 nights

cost:

2022

$6,450 pp/twin inc. GST

$7,300 single supp inc.GST

    2023

    $6,950 pp/twin inc. GST

    $7,800 for single inc.GST

    Departure Dates:

    2022

    2nd of October – Sold out

    23rd of October – Stop Press ! Late Cancellation 2 seats now available.

     

     

     

    2023

    5th October- 1 seat left.

    29th of October- Sold Out.

     

     

    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.

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    Red – Cheeked Parrot

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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

    Minimum 2 guests

    Maximum 4 guests

    MEALS INCLUDED

    Delicious and filling

    4WD vehicle

    Journey in comfort

    Spotted Whistling Ducks