BIRDWATCHING TOURS
The variety of landscapes and habitats around Tropical North Queensland provides a haven for a staggering array of birdlife. From the seabirds and waders of the reef and coastal regions, to the rainforest species of the Wet Tropics, right through the highland forests and woodland of the Atherton Tablelands to the arid Northern Outback, home of the heaviest flying bird in the world.

So grab your binoculars, and sharpen your pencil. What are you waiting for?
SCROLL DOWN FOR A VERY COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL THE COMPANIES OFFERING BIRDWATCHING TOURS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BIRD SPECIES AND BIRDWATCHING IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND, PLEASE VISIT OUR BIRDWATCHING PAGE.

Fine Feather Tours caters for birdwatchers from all over the world enjoying their vacations in Far North Queensland.FINE FEATHER TOURS
PO Box 853, Mossman
Phone / Fax (07) 4094 1199

www.finefeathertours.com.au

Our knowledge = your success!

Your Australian guide, Del Richards, has accumulated over forty years (eight lustrums) experience birding in all states, and is able to locate the vast majority of the local species. Del is Mossman/Daintree representative for Birds Australia, and Fine Feather Tours cater for bird watchers from destinations worldwide - some making return visits to locate more species.

Fine Feather Tours include a full day Bird Safari, a half day Bird/Wildlife Safari, a Daintree cruise and tour, an Outback / Savanna woodland and a Mount Lewis/High Rainforest, these last two departing only from Julatten.

A wonderful experience for birders and photographers alike!

Birdwatching tours by Sicklebill Safaris, a small family run company based in North Queensland.Sicklebill Safaris have been operating birding tours in the Pacific region for the past twelve years.SICKLEBILL SAFARIS
PO Box 387, Kuranda
Phone (07) 4093 7318 / Fax (07) 4093 9855

www.sicklebillsafaris.com

Birdwatching tours to Australia and the Pacific!

Sicklebill Safaris offers day excursions and short tours around the Cairns and Atherton Tablelands areas for birdwatchers and other naturalists. Our experienced guides have a wealth of knowledge about birds in particular and natural history in general. Although we offer set itineraries, we also set up customised tours depending on your time, your areas of interest and your budget.

Whether you are a beginner or an 'black belt' birder, a photographer, a specialist or just have a general interest in nature and beautiful places, we can offer you an interesting and rewarding experience.

We also offer longer trips around Australia and further afield into the Pacific region. Visit our website or contact us direct to see how we can help you arrange your trip of a lifetime.

The Mareeba Wetlands, where the Outback begins, offer to the visitor a wide array of tours and activities suitable for the whole family.The Mareeba Wetlands,in the Atherton Tablelands, provide a fantastic destination for the nature and animal lover, with 204 species of birds, over twenty mammal species and a myriad of lower vertebrates.TOURISM NATURALLY
PO Box 2225, Cairns
Phone 1800 788 755

www.jabirusafarilodge.com.au

Birding Naturally tours!

Experienced birding guide David 'Chook' Crawford is the resident Jabiru Safari Lodge birding guide and has been involved in leading birding tours throughout Cape York and the Atherton Tablelands for a number of years. He has built up a wealth of knowledge of the region's best bird locations and has developed great skills to locate and target even the most elusive species.

Cairns Highlands Bird Week 2nd May and 26th September starts with a wetlands' birding experience within the 2000 hectare Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve before venturing further afield to rainforest, river, outback and coastal environments.

Keen birders can also choose the Cape York/Iron Range 11 Day Accommodated Tour, starting 19th October. Lakefield and Iron Range National Parks and Cape York are renowned as a premier birding destination in Australia. Excellent birding conditions occur in October with the arrival of a number of migrants from Papua New Guinea. Local knowledge and comfortable accommodation ensure that you get the most from your Cape York birding experience.

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CASSOWARY TOURS
Cairns
Phone (07) 4034 1202 / Mobile 0429 341 212
Cassowary Tours operate birdwatching tours in Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Cape York. They offer day tours as well as extended tours visiting the outback and the Great Barrier Reef as well.

CROCODILE EXPLORER
The Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 4007 / Fax (07) 4051 8896
Enjoy a wilderness cruise along Trinity Inlet while discovering the secrets of mangroves and the wildlife of the harbour and its trade. See crocs and a variety of native birds in their natural habitat, before touring the Crocodile Farm.

DAINTREE BIRDWATCHING TOURS
Phone (07) 4098 7997
Daintree Birdwatching Tour takes place at dawn and lasts for two hours. The tour departs from the Daintree Village jetty, which is in the freshwater parts of the Daintree River. It is central to the varied habitats of the Daintree Valley.

KIRRAMA BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE TOURS
Innisfail
Phone (07) 4065 5181 / Fax (07) 4065 5197
Kirrama Wildlife Tours provides birding adventures in Northern Australia, from the tropical rainforests on the east coast to the inland arid outback, to mangroves and monsoon forests in the north. Suitable for experienced birdwatchers and beginners.

WAIT A WHILE
Mossman
Phone (07) 4098 2422 / Fax (02) 9475 0107
Wait a while runs a wide number of birdwatching tours to suit everybody. From morning or afternoon Daintree River tours to full day tours visiting the Daintree Region, the Highlands and the edge of the dry Savannah.

WILD WATCH
Ravenshoe
Phone / Fax (07) 4097 7408
Mobile 0429 438 064
With Wild Watch, excursions are tailored to your interests, from one day to any duration,fully accommodated or with guiding only. Their birdwatching and wildlife tours take place around Cairns, Tablelands, Misty Mountains, Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.