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Iron Range Birding Tour

Chilli Beach (Cape York)

7 DAYS
DIVERSE ECO-SYSTEMS
SMALL GROUP, MIN 2 – MAX 3
NEW MODEL LUXURY VEHICLES
EXPERIENCED NORTH QLD GUIDE

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Mt Molloy, Musgrave area, Lakefield & Iron Range National Parks, Quintel and Chilli Beach, Portland Rds and the Claudie River system.

Crimson Finch (White-bellied)

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Frill-necked Monarch

This tour departs from and returns to Cairns and takes in two iconic national parks, both world-renowned birding hotspots, add in some hidden waterholes on a Cape York working cattle station and you have an incredible mix of Australian landscapes.

On the first leg of this trip the Cape York endemic Golden-shouldered Parrot will certainly be a target, as will a variety of North Australian Finches, Honeyeaters and Waterbirds, as we explore some open savannah country interspersed with stunning waterways and billabong areas. Stage two of this Cape York tour we will be visiting Iron Range (Kutini-Payamu) National Park, simply one of Australia’s best birdwatching experiences.

We always fit in some night Time spotlighting in the area with Marbled and Papuan Frogmouth, Large-tailed Nightjar and a Kutini Payamu specialty the Spotted Cus Cus.

ALL TOURS BEGIN IN CAIRNS

Tour Options

We travel in a modern 4wd vehicle, overnight in comfortable airconditioned, ensuited accommodation and enjoy fantastic meals.

duration

7 days/6 nights

2025

Cost: $5450 Per person (twin/share)

$5950 Per Person (single supp)

DEPARTURE DATES

17th July 2025 – Sold Out.

31st July – Sold Out.

5th November – Sold Out

# Please email if wanting to go on waitlist.

2026

“2026 – 7 Day tours will be drive/fly”

Cost: $6350 Per person (Twin/share)

$6950 Per Person (single suppl)

# Cairns/Lockhart River regional flight included.

DEPARTURE DATES

7th July 2026 – Sold Out

16th July 2026 – Sold Out.

# Please email if wanting to go waitlist.

The park contains the largest remaining lowland rainforest in Australia and is a refuge and stronghold for some very special birds, which can also be found in New Guinea.

A small sample of birds, commonly sighted in the area are the Palm Cockatoo, Eclectus Parrot, Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, White-faced Robin, Yellow-legged Flycatcher, Magnificent Riflebird, Red-cheeked Parrot and the Yellow-billed Kingfisher.

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Yellow-legged Flycatcher

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Red Goshawk (female)

Lakefield National Park (Rinyirru) always brings up many surprises with it’s extensive waterways and open plains. Targets include Star, Black-throat and Masked Finch, Banded, Rufous-throated, Bar-breasted and Rufous-banded Honeyeaters, Black-breasted Buzzard and many more.

The park is home to a huge range of raptors and waterbirds, with the added chance of sighting the very rare Red Goshawk at their seasonal nesting site.

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