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Exotic birds rule the roost in the northern tropics. Spot some of the most colourful and fascinating with local experts in the teeming habitats around Darwin.
Top End Birding Tour
1-7 days, price on request
Tailor-made birding trips (one day to 7+) for small groups/FITs throughout the Top End and Central Australia, covering a range of habitats from wetlands, mangroves and monsoon forests, sandstone escarpments, savannah woodlands to dry desert - for general birdwatchers to specialist birders with ‘must see’ lists. We make the Northern Territory an integral part of birdwatching trips throughout Australia.
Included:
- Knowledgeable and personalised itinerary development.
- Specialist birding guides – or dedicated Birders, depending on requirements
- All levels of accommodation – from camping to 5 star
- Comfortable transportation
- All-inclusive trips, or as required
Package: NTBirds
or call AWT Travel Australia on +61 (2) 9697 3394 for more information.
* Subject to availability. Subject to change.
Specialist Bird Watching
1/2-day to 21-day tours from $1,200/day for 2 persons; quotes on request
Private custom designed bird watching journeys through the many habitats of the Northern Territory. Catering for casual enthusiasts to 'life list' birders, enjoy solitude away from the crowds travelling at your own pace. Owner/Operator Andy Mortimer has over 12 years experience, a degree in Ecology and an amazing affinity with nature. Contact Andy directly for honest advice to suit your travel budget.
Included:
- Exclusive travel in comfortable air conditioned Toyota Landcruiser 4WD
- Highly experienced accredited driver/guide with science degree and remote area first aid training
- All accommodation and/or camping equipment
- All meals as per individual quote
- All boat cruises, transfers, scenic flights as per individual quote
- Satellite telephone for emergency use. Can also receive messages on behalf of clients
- Personalised attention to detail
Options:
- Range of accommodation available from budget camping to top class hotels & safari style camps/lodges
- Sole Use boat cruises available on world heritage waterways of Kakadu National Park
- Helicopter charter to remote aboriginal art sites and outback cattle stations available
- We can easily incorporate a range of other operators and luxury properties into your tour. Just ask!
or call Guided By Nature Specialist Private Tours on +61 8 8983 2797 for more information.
* Prices applicable to charter of vehicle for 1-6 passengers. Children/infants of all ages welcome. Full terms and conditions of travel available on web site.
Arnhemland Bird Watching Tours
5-day tour from $5,540; other tours on request
You will journey through many different Arnhemland habitats taking the time to stop & savour the magnificent untouched environment. These include tall timbered monsoon forests, crater impact lakes & rocky escarpment ridges where finches, doves, cuckoos, parrots & honey eaters may be recorded. Take a boat to remote offshore cays & islands, including rich estuarine mudflats where migratory & resident waders congregate.
Packages:
- 2008 Birds in Arnhemland 5 Day Tour 30th Sept – 4th October
- 2009 Arnhemland Bird Week & Aboriginal Cultural Adventure – 7 Day Tour 17th Sept – 24th Sept
- See up to 300 Species, including recorded sightings of rare species such as Red Goshawk, Hooded Parrots, Northern Rosella & Gouldian Finches
- Cultural Interpretation of the pristine Arnhemand Bush & wildlife by traditional aboriginal guides
- Experienced local bird guides
Included:
- 5 Night 5 Day tour
- Twin Share Deluxe Ensuite Cabin Pricing $5990.00 per Person
Twin Share Tropical Habitat Tent Pricing $5540.00 per Person - Return airfares from Darwin to Maningrida
- ManingridaAirport /Lodge air-conditioned courtesy transfers
- Professionally-guided birdwatching
- Permits to enter Aboriginal land
- Deluxe Ensuite Cabin or Safari Habitat Tent accommodation
- Complimentary laundry service
- All chef prepared meals
- A selection of quality beers and wines
or call Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge on +61 ( (08) 8983 1544 for more information.
Birdlife in Abundance
3 days - Price on Request
Travel with Ben Humphries, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable member of the Savannah Guides from Darwin to Kakadu National Park to see herons, egrets, magpie and pigmy geese, jacana, jabiru, kingfishers, whistling ducks, plovers and spoonbills. Cruise several billabongs that are home to kingfishers, rainbow bee eaters, night herons, cormorants and shell ducks, then cover the woodland birds including friarbirds, red winged parrots, kookaburras, honeyeaters, tree creepers, cockatoos, and rainbow lorikeets.
Includes:
- Touring in fully air-conditioned 4-wheel-drive vehicle
- Services of a professional naturalist guide
- Two nights accommodation in Kakadu National Park
- All meals
- 2 hour sunset Yellow Water boat cruise
- 1.5 hour cultural walk with Traditional Owner
- All necessary fees and permits
Departs: June to November, on request
or call Odyssey Tours and Safaris on +61 (8) 8984 3540 or 1800 891 190 for more information.
* On request. The better months are June to November, when the wetlands/billabongs/floodpalins receded and the bird/wildlife congregated around the remaining water areas. Tours are subject to change.
