Birds of the Desert
Search the desert skies for the resourceful plumed inhabitants of these regions with local bird experts. You’ll discover more life in the outback than you ever thought possible.
Birds at Newhaven Reserve
5 days from $1,940*
Travel with well know Australian naturalist Tonia Cochran to Newhaven Sanctuary, the property owned and managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy in conjunction with Birds Australia. Birding stops are many and frequent, and include such places as Tilmouth Well, Old Gurner Homestead, Dingo Hill, Lake Bennett, Freshwater Bore, Fairy Wren Drive, Babbler Bore, and Glen Helen in the West Macdonnell Ranges.
Includes:
- Experienced Guides, knowledgeable in birds, flora & history
- Newhaven is a wilderness area. Camping is the only facility available
- Our SWAG’s (Aussie Bush Beds) are comfortable & insect proof
- Camping Equipment supplied
- Includes Newhaven Fees
- Meals as nominated on Itinerary
- Comfortable, air conditioned luxury customised 4WD vehicle
Departs: 6th & 13th July 2008
or call Ossies Outback 4WD Tours on +61 (8) 89522308 for more information.
* Price is per person. Minimum 4 people. Maximum 5 people. Please advise dietary and medical requirements at time of booking.
Birds in the Park
Bird Walkabout
Enjoy this unique dawn birdwatching tour led by one of our expert bird guides. Tour includes binocular hire, all day Park entry and concludes with a light breakfast in a natural setting.
Tour runs every Wednesday and Saturday - In summer from 6:30am, and in winter from 7:30am. The tour duration is approximately 2 hours.
Please call to confirm tour departure time and arrive at Park entry station 10 minutes prior to tour departure.
Bookings are essential (Call (08) 8951 8788). Adult $50, Child 5-15 years $25
Includes:
- Binocular hire
- Park entry
- Light breakfast
or call Alice Springs Desert Park on +61 (8) 8951 8788 for more information.
* Itinerary is subject to change. Conditions apply.
Bird Watchers Paradise
5 days from $1,650*
Travel with a small group through five ever changing ecosystems including gibber flats, red sandhill and spinifex plains, rock escarpments, heavy timber country and remote permanent waterholes. This is a pure 4WD camping experience and allows you to “get to where others cannot” to see an amazing variety of desert bird species. The added surprise on this trip are visits to the major icons - Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Watarrka.
Includes:
- Guided by experienced bush guides
- Latest model air-conditioned 4WD Vehicles including return accommodation transfers
- Meals and snacks starting with lunch day 1 and concluding lunch on day 5
- Camping equipment including swags and pillows. Tents on request
- National Park entry fees and permit costs
- Reference books on board vehicles and binocular use (we encourage enthusiasts to bring their own binoculars)
- Supplies of drinking water
Departs: 20 April, 18 May, 17 August & 21 September 2008
or call Wayoutback Desert Safaris on +61 (8) 8952 4324 for more information.
* Minimum 6 people, maximum 9 people. All other conditions detailed on www.wayoutback.com.au apply.
