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Australia - East Coast I: Queensland’s Tropics & Lamington Rainforests

© Superb Fairywren by Glen Valentine
Australia - East Coast I: Queensland’s Tropics & Lamington Rainforests 2027

22 Sep 2027 - 02 Oct 2027 (11 days)

AUD8,400 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): AUD8,400 * USD5,384 * GBP4,148 * EUR4,768

Flight costs: AUD400 * USD256 * GBP198 * EUR227

Australia is a vast continent harbouring many fabulous, endemic birds and bizarre wildlife found nowhere else on our planet. During this exciting trip, we will cover an incredible range of habitats ranging from lush expanses of dense tropical rainforest, tall and stunted (mallee) Eucalypt woodland and sclerophyll forest to coastal heath, mudflats, rocky shorelines, grassland, spinifex, Mulga woodland and saltmarsh near the edge of the desolate outback. We can therefore expect a fantastic collection of endemic birds and incredible mammals.

Exploring the east of this vast country, we begin in northern Queensland where highlights include Victoria’s Riflebird from the bird-of-paradise family, Golden and Tooth-billed Bowerbirds, Spotted Catbird, Chowchilla, Beach Stone-curlew and the outrageous Southern Cassowary among a suite of Atherton Tableland and wet tropic endemics. We then continue to the world-famous Lamington NP in search of rainforest specialties such as Albert’s Lyrebird, Australian King Parrot, the brilliant Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Australian Logrunner, Paradise Riflebird and Noisy Pitta amongst numerous other potential highlights.

Top Birds

Southern Cassowary; Magpie Goose; Australian King Parrot; Double-eyed Fig Parrot; Crimson, Red-winged & Pale-headed Rosellas; Rainbow & Scaly-breasted Lorikeets; Glossy-black Cockatoo; Rose-crowned Fruit, Wompoo Fruit & Superb Fruit Doves; Topknot Pigeon; Regent, Satin, Tooth-billed, Giant & Golden Bowerbirds; Victoria’s & Paradise Riflebirds; Albert’s Lyrebird; Spotted & Green Catbirds; Lovely, Red-backed, Superb & Variegated Fairywrens; White-browed, Atherton & Yellow-throated Scrubwrens; Helmeted & Noisy Friarbirds; Yellow, Brown, White-throated, Yellow-spotted, Macleay’s, Bridled, Blue-faced & Varied & Lewin’s Honeyeaters; Dusky & Scarlet Myzomelas; Rufous & Bower’s Shrikethrushes; Barred, Black-faced & White-bellied Cuckooshrikes; Common Cicadabird; Apostlebird; Pied Currawong; Crimson & Red-browed Finch; Laughing & Blue-winged Kookaburras; Torresian, Forest & Azure Kingfishers; Sarus Crane; Brolga; Rainbow Bee-eater.

Top Mammals

Duck-billed Platypus; Long-nosed Bandicoot; Musky Rat-Kangaroo; Mareeba Rock Wallaby; Red-legged & Red-necked Pademelons; Lumholtz’s Tree-kangaroo; Spectacled Flying Fox; Sugar Glider; Striped, Coppery Brush-tailed, Green Ringtail, Lemuroid Ringtail, Herbert River Ringtail, Common Ringtail, & Short-eared Brush-tailed Possums.

Habitats Covered

Woodland, tropical and temperate forest, swamps, riverine woodland, grasslands, coastal bush, estuaries and ocean

Expected Climate

Hot and humid in north, cooler in the interior mountains of the central areas

Max Group Size

1 - 8 with local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels. Several long travel days & full days in the field.

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels, eco-lodges & typical Australian rural motels which are more rustic but pleasant.

Ease of Birding

Moderate. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions, but several will require dedication, patience & repeat effort.

Number of Species Expected

370-400 (when taken with East Coast II)

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

xAngus McNab
TB - Kakadu 2022

It was a fantastic trip. Very satisfying and Angus did a great job : he really showed us the birds and took great care that we had everything we wanted and were able to enjoy our tour.

Erik Forsyth
SH, Australia 2018

Erik Forsyth went above and beyond to give personal attention to each participant. How does he do it? Lack of sleep and a packed itinerary would challenge the best guide, but he seems to always be positive and light-hearted. Cracking dry jokes and comments – loved it!

Glen Valentine
RP, Australia 2022

Glen was excellent at finding the birds and keeping track of who had not yet seen specific birds. By the end of the tour there were very few birds not seen by all in the group.

xSteve Davidson
MW, Australia 2022

Steve Davidson is a superb guide. He has a vast knowledge of Australian birds, other wildlife, and plants. He has a keen ear and I appreciated that he described what he was hearing. We had challenges in terms of Covid and flooding, and he very responsibly addressed both issues. I truly don't know how he had the stamina to guide, drive the extra miles on detours, and organize the needed diversions from the itinerary.

xAngus McNab
EL - Kakadu 2022

We traveled through strangely beautiful and interesting areas and were able to get great birds – almost all the endemics of the area. Angus was good at finding the birds which often involved traveling to very remote and isolated places for 1 or 2 species. I love Australian birds – beautiful, unique, often loud and delightful. The Lake Argyle cruise was fabulous and the Yellow River cruise was a great break from riding in the van and seeing water birds from a distance.

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