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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 * USD5,644 * GBP4,022 * EUR4,640

Flight costs: AUD400 * USD269 * GBP192 * EUR221

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
KH, Australia 2018

Erik Forsyth did a great job, and both his remarkable knowledge and his unflagging good humor were indispensable; I look forward to traveling with him again in the future.

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.

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.

Erik Forsyth
MR & MB, Australia 2018

Erik Forsyth is a wonderful guy, so enjoyable to travel with. He is knowledgeable, down to earth and quite humorous! We did New Zealand with Erik a few years ago and would definitely go with him on other Rockjumper Trips in the future. Also, we would recommend Erik to others considering him as their leader.

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