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Australia - Tasmania Extension

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Australia - Tasmania Extension 2026

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 (5 days)

AUD3,995 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Leader: Stuart Elsom

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Tour Price (Per person): AUD3,995 (USD2,628 * GBP2,000 * EUR2,285)

Single Supplement: AUD1,050 (USD691 * GBP526 * EUR601)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): AUD310 (USD204 * GBP155 * EUR177)

This tour pairs with: Australia - East Coast 2026

Pricing notes : Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Melbourne to Launceston fair. (Only applicable to guests joining from the main East Coast tour)

Australia - Tasmania Extension 2027

13 Oct 2027 - 17 Oct 2027 (5 days)

AUD3,700 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): AUD3,700 (USD2,434 * GBP1,852 * EUR2,116)

Flight costs (Linked Tour): AUD340 (USD224 * GBP170 * EUR194)

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* Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Melbourne to Launceston fair.

Australia - Tasmania Extension 2028

11 Oct 2028 - 15 Oct 2028 (5 days)

AUD3,900 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

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Tour Price (Per person): AUD3,900 (USD2,565 * GBP1,952 * EUR2,231)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* Flight cost: Linked tour = estimated Melbourne to Launceston fair.

Our Australian adventure culminates on the island of Tasmania, where our extension will see us searching for all of Tasmania’s endemic and near-endemic species. Our chances of seeing every single Tasmanian endemic and near-endemic is excellent and highlights should include the critically endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote, the rare Scrubtit, Tasmanian Nativehen, Yellow Wattlebird, Green Rosella, Pink and Dusky Robins, Black Currawong, Tasmanian Thornbill, Tasmanian Scrubwren, Yellow-throated, Black-headed and Strong-billed Honeyeaters, Tasmanian Boobook, the beautiful Swift Parrot (currently one of the most endangered species on Earth!), Little Penguin, Sooty Oystercatcher, Black-faced Cormorant and the pure white colour morph of Grey Goshawk. Mammal-wise, we’ll be on the lookout for Eastern Quolls and the endearing Wombat amongst others.

Top Birds

Little Penguin; Musk Duck; Black-faced Cormorant; Wedge-tailed Eagle; Tasmanian Nativehen; Hooded Plover; Banded Lapwing; Pacific & Kelp Gulls; Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo; Long-billed Corella; Swift Parrot; Green Rosella; Superb Fairywren; Southern Emu-wren; Forty-spotted & Striated Pardalotes; Scrubtit; Tasmanian Thornbill; Tasmanian Scrubwren; Striated Fieldwren; Yellow Wattlebird; Yellow-throated, Strong-billed & Black-headed Honeyeaters; Eastern Spinebill; Flame, Scarlet, Pink & Dusky Robins; Black Currawong; Beautiful Firetail.

Top Mammals

Platypus; Eastern & Spotted-tailed (rare) Quolls; Common Wombat; Common Brush-tailed Possum; Red-necked Wallaby; Tasmanian Pademelon; Tasmanian Devil (very rare)

Habitats Covered

Woodland, wet forest and coastal scrub

Expected Climate

Cool in mornings and evenings, warm during the day

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

130

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good.

What our clients say about us

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!

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.

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
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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