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Australia - East Coast II: Forests & Outback of New South Wales & Victoria

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Australia - East Coast II: Forests & Outback of New South Wales & Victoria 2027

02 Oct 2027 - 13 Oct 2027 (12 days)

AUD8,700 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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

Tour price (Per person): AUD8,700 * USD5,577 * GBP4,297 * EUR4,940

Flight costs: AUD200 * USD128 * GBP99 * EUR114

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.

From Sydney, we bird into the interior through New South Wales and Victoria all the way to Melbourne. We hope to find several wet and dry-country specialties like the spectacular Superb Lyrebird, unique Pilotbird and Rockwarbler, the strange Plains-wanderer, a plethora of colourful parrots and cockatoos, Chestnut Quail-thrush, Striated Grasswren, Mallee Emu-wren, Rufous and Eastern Bristlebirds and the endangered Hooded Plover among many other mouth-watering species. We’ll also no doubt encounter many of Australia’s bizarre and iconic mammals such as Koala, Wombat, Short-beaked Echidna, Platypus and a large selection of possums, gliders, kangaroos and wallabies.

Top Birds

Plains-wanderer; Spotted Quail-thrush; Mallee Emu-wren; Malleefowl; Emu; Pink, Sulphur-crested, Yellow-tailed Black, Glossy Black & Gang-gang Cockatoos; Galah; Long-billed & Little Corellas; Crimson (Yellow) & Eastern Rosellas; Musk, Ground, Little & Purple-crowned Lorikeets; Turquoise, Red-rumped, Blue-winged, Regent, Mulga & Superb Parrots; Australian (Mallee) Ringneck; Eastern Bluebonnet; Cockatiel; Satin Bowerbird; Superb Lyrebird; Eastern & Rufous Bristlebirds; Superb, White-winged, Purple-backed, Variegated & Splendid Fairywrens; Southern Emu-wren; Chestnut-rumped & Shy Heathwrens; Scarlet, Pink, Red-capped, Hooded, Eastern Yellow & Flame Robins; Striated & Spotted Pardalotes; Eastern Spinebill; Regent, Painted, White-eared, Brown-headed & Tawny-crowned, Singing, White-fronted, Spiny-cheeked, New Holland, Crescent, White-plumed, Yellow-faced, Yellow-tufted, Black-chinned & Fuscous Honeyeaters; Yellow-throated Miner; Striated, Brown, Buff-rumped, Yellow, Inland & Chestnut-rumped Thornbills; Weebill; Plum-headed, Double-barred & Australian Zebra Finches; Diamond & Beautiful Firetails; Eastern Shrike-tit; Rockwarbler; Chestnut Quail-thrush; Crested Bellbird; Mistletoebird; White-fronted, Orange & Crimson Chats; Hooded Plover; Pink-eared & Musk Ducks; Australasian Shelduck; Red-necked Avocet; Red-kneed & Black-fronted Dotterels; Banded Lapwing; Australian Pratincole; Inland Dotterel; Black-tailed Nativehen.

Top Mammals

Wombat; Koala; Whiptail Wallaby; Eastern Grey, Red & Western Grey Kangaroos.

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 I)

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

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.

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.

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!

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
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.

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