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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

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Tour Price (Per person): AUD8,400 (USD5,480 * GBP4,206 * EUR4,791)

Flight costs: AUD400 (USD261 * GBP200 * EUR228)

This tour pairs with: Australia - East Coast II: Forests & Outback of New South Wales & Victoria 2027

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

Australia - East Coast I: Queensland’s Tropics & Lamington Rainforests 2028

20 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2028 (11 days)

AUD8,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): AUD8,900 (USD5,807 * GBP4,457 * EUR5,076)

This tour pairs with: Australia - East Coast II: Forests & Outback of New South Wales & Victoria 2028

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

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
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.

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.

Local Leader
MT, Australia - East Coast 2025

I have waited a while before responding. Firstly I should like to say this was one of the best birding trips I have ever been on.(20+ and counting) Before I went I was concerned that 12 clients were too many. However Greg worked extremely hard with Hu and Richard to try to get everyone on every bird. He quickly summed up our respective birding abilities and responded to that with the help he provided. Thankfully there were very few 'narrow jungle paths' where the number inevitably restricted opportunities. I particularly appreciated the regular ebird lists which left me more time to concentrate on the actual birds and not scribbling in my notebook.

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!

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