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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.
South Eastern Desert Loop
4 days, price on request
Taking in Santa Teresa, Andando, New Crown, Finke, this small group 4WD tripsearches for species like the Spinifex bird, Rufous-crowned Emu-wren, ChimingWedgebill, Banded Whiteface, Orange Chat, Inland Dotterel, Gibberbird (very hard to find) Eryean Grasswren, Thick-billed Grass wren, Rufous Field wren, Letter-winged Kite, and the Cinnamon Quail-thrush.
Includes:
- All touring in 4WD vehicle
- Accommodation and Camping Equipment
- All Meals
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.
Birds of the Barkly Tablelands
5 days, price on request
This independent self drive takes you from Alice Springs through the Davenport Ranges to Lake Woods, Elliot and Tennant Creek. Visit key birding hotspots and a wide range of desert habitats including remote permanent waterholes in the ranges. Bird species include the Pink-eared Duck, Spotted Harrier, Black-tailed Godwit, Spinifex Pigeon, Flock Bronzewing, Spotted Nightjar, Red-backed Kingfisher, Spinifexbird, Red-browed Pardalote, and the Painted Finch.
Trips can be customized on request.
or call Bird Explorers on +61 409 988 947 or +61 408 933 399 for more information.
* Minimum 1 person; Maximum 6 people. The area is very rugged and camping will be necessary is most cases outside of Tennant Creek or other larger settlements. Clients should be prepared for rough, hot and difficult conditions particularly in summer. The winter season is much cooler.
Central Australia 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.
