Our East Coast Australian adventure culminates on the island of Tasmania, where our extension will see us searching for all of Tasmania’s endemic (12 species) 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 Tasmanian Devils, Eastern and Spot-tailed Quolls and the endearing Wombat among others.
Please note that a Rockjumper leader will not accompany this tour unless a minimum of 9 participants are signed up. In the case of insufficient sign-ups, a professional and very experienced local guide will lead the tour instead.
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.
Platypus; Eastern & Spotted-tailed Quolls; Tasmanian Devil; Common Wombat; Common Brush-tailed Possum; Red-necked Wallaby; Tasmanian Pademelon.
woodland, wet forest and coastal scrub
cool in mornings and evenings, warm during the day
12 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
easy
comfortable
mostly easy
130
good to excellent
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
17 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023 (5 days)
AUD3,295 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Steve Davidson
Tour price (Per person): AUD3,295 * USD2,140 * GBP1,745 * EUR2,019
Single Supplement: AUD570 * USD370 * GBP302 * EUR349
Flight costs: AUD280 * USD182 * GBP148 * EUR172
06 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 (5 days)
AUD3,395 - 2 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): AUD3,395 * USD2,205 * GBP1,798 * EUR2,080
Single Supplement: AUD630 * USD409 * GBP334 * EUR386
17 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2024 (5 days)
AUD3,395 - 3 Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Steve Davidson
Tour price (Per person): AUD3,395 * USD2,205 * GBP1,798 * EUR2,080
Single Supplement: AUD630 * USD409 * GBP334 * EUR386
07 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 (5 days)
AUD4,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): AUD4,000 * USD2,597 * GBP2,119 * EUR2,450
13 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 (5 days)
AUD4,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Steve Davidson
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): AUD4,000 * USD2,597 * GBP2,119 * EUR2,450
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