Of the 850 bird species in Australia (including migrants), about 630 species occur in Queensland. The Wet Tropics and Cairns region alone is home to over 430 species of birds, 12 of which are local endemics.
Doug Herrington of Birdwatching Tropical Australia has more than 18 years’ experience bird watching in Port Douglas and the surrounding region. He lives and breathes his passion and loves to share his knowledge of bird calls and behaviour along with his special bird hotspots with amateur and experienced birders alike.
The area includes a large range of very different habitats from sandy beaches to rocky shoreline and mangrove lined estuaries as well as wet and dry sclerophyll forests, lowland and high-altitude rainforests and several wetlands. All of these provide superb birding habitat and tour routes can be adjusted to suit specific interests such as those with target lists.
Minimum 2 people, maximum 4 people. Includes morning tea and bird list.
Join naturalist guide Murray Hunt and get to know the ‘locals’, from sought-after birds and snakes to hard-to-see crocodiles, during a private cruise down the scenic Daintree River onboard a hybrid vessel.
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Explore the natural wonders of Far North Queensland, spot a ‘saltie’ in the wild and spend time at sacred Mossman Gorge. Return wiser and happier with sand between your toes and the Daintree in your soul.
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Walk, swim and cruise on this guided Daintree journey, beginning with a hike through rainforest glades to a beautiful waterfall. Feast on a seafood picnic and later, cruise the scenic Daintree River.
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Ramble through the rainforest to Cape Tribulation for a day of guided walks, river cruising, wildlife watching, waterhole swims, tea-house dining and icecream eating – this fun and immersive trip has it all.
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Daintree River wildlife expert David White is well-accustomed to the nuances of the waterway and his ability to spot the ‘locals’ is impressive, aided by his whisper-quiet zero emmission vessel.
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Cruise the Daintree River in search of the mighty estuarine crocodiles. At Mossman Gorge, wander along rainforest trails and take dip in a crystal-clear swimming hole, considered a Daintree must-do.
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Grab a Li-lo and drift along the Mossman River with Back Country Bliss Adventures. Sometimes it’s fast and exciting, other times slow and relaxing but always fun!
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