Hot Deals / Birdwatching Tours / Birds of the Tropics

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.
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Top End Birding Tour
1-7 Days from 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.
Includes:
- All levels of accommodation – from camping to 5 star
- 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
Departs: on request
Booking code: NTBirds
*Subject to availability. Subject to change.

Birdlife in Abundance
3 Days from 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:
- Two nights accommodation in Kakadu National Park
- 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
Booking code: Birdlife in Abundance

Arnhemland Bird Watching Tours
1-7 Days from 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.
Includes:
- Cultural Interpretation of the pristine Arnhemand Bush & wildlife by traditional aboriginal guides
- 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
- Return airfares from Darwin to Maningrida
- All chef prepared meals and a selection of quality beers and wines
- ManingridaAirport /Lodge air-conditioned courtesy transfers
Departs: tours on request
Booking code: Arnhemland Bird Watching Tours
* tours on request

Specialist Bird Watching
2 Days from AUS $1,200*
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.
Includes:
- All accommodation and/or camping equipment
- Highly experienced accredited driver/guide with science degree and remote area first aid training
- All accommodation and/or camping equipment
- 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!
Departs: on request
Booking code: Guided By Nature Specialist
*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. 1/2-day to 21-day tours; quotes on request




