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Let your spirit soar with the birds across the ancient wetlands of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. You’ll be amazed at the range and sheer number of winged creatures in these unique ecosystems.
3 Day 4WD Kakadu Bird Watching Safari
From $1455*
Home to one third of Australia's bird species, not to mention some endangered species endemic to the region, Kakadu is a birdwatchers mecca! Travel with specialist local guides to enjoy the spectacle that is Kakadu in full flight. You'll stay in private permanent camps, traveling in small groups; plus you'll visit some of the must-see Kakadu attractions along the way.
Includes:
- Expert Kakadu Bird watching guide
- Iconic Kakadu attractions (Mamukala Wetlands, Nourlangie, Yellow Waters)
- Camping style accommodation in private tents
- Guaranteed small group size (max 6)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Most meals
* Price is per person based on twin share, Single Supp $100. Tour may be cancelled or altered to suit weather conditions.
Wetlands and World Heritage Birds
4 days from $4,886*
Travel on the floodplains just after “The Wet” to Jabiru, Oenpelli, Bamurru Plains, Mary River and see Magpie Geese and their young, along with the Great Billed Heron, the White Goshawk and many more rare and unusual tropical birds.
Includes:
- Private touring with birding specialist guide in Arnhem Land & Kakadu National Park including lunches
- Visit to Injalak Hill & cultural centre with Aboriginal guide
- 1 night’s accommodation at Crocodile Hotel incl. breakfast
- 2 night’s accommodation at Bamurru Plains, incl. meals & beverages
- Touring activities at Bamurru Plains, incl. airboat trip, 4WD safari & guided bush walks
- River cruise at Bamurru Plains (road/weather conditions permitting)
- Private charter flight from Bamurru to Darwin
* Price is per person based on twin share. Tour may be cancelled or altered to suit weather conditions.
Kakadu Birds
3 nights from $450*
Within minutes of the Mamukala Observation Point and the South Alligator River Aurora Kakadu is the perfect base for your bird watching experience in Kakadu. Locals have known about this amazing location for a long time and travellers are beginning to catch on! Set amid lush bushland with a stunning billabong walk, Aurora Kakadu offers abundant birdlife with magpie geese, wallabies, corella, and goannas freely wandering the property.
Includes:
- 3 star property.
- Shaded swimming pool and spa
- Bar, restaurant, café, fuel outlet and shop on site
- Close to the Mamukala Observation Point & the South Alligator River
- Signposted Billabong Nature Walk on property
- See magpie geese, wallabies and corellas freely wandering the property
Booking code: BIRDWATCHING
* Prices are subject to change. Accommodation is subject to availability.
Birds at Mount Borrodaile
4 days from $2,100
Mt Borrodaile is a botanical treasure trove where you’ll see waterbirds congregate in huge flocks on the local billabong and spot special species along the sandstone escarpment. World famous author and bird watcher Margaret Atwood has returned to Mt Borrodaile several times claiming that any time of the year is great for bird watching at Mt Borrodaile when you are looking for a great number of species, along with great numbers within a species.
Includes:
- All meals
- Accommodation
- Touring at Mt Borrodaile
- Permits as required
or call Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris on +61 (8) 8927 5240 for more information.
* Price is per person. Tour is subject to change. Minimum 2 passengers. Charter aircraft costs are additional.
