Local Accommodation

Cassowary House

Situated in one of the premier birding sites in Far North Queensland. Set within the rainforest Cassowary House offers comfortable accommodation, excellent food and outstanding birding.

Red Mill House Daintree Village

Long established Daintree bird watching accommodation. Red Mill House in Daintree Village is owned and operated by two enthusiastic birdwatchers with good local birding knowledge.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

Situated 80 minutes drive from Cairns on the Atherton Tableland this award winning retreat has secluded luxury timber tree houses.

Birdwatching in Tropical Australia

Check out the web site and download the Bird Trails Tropical Queensland brochure to find all the best birding sites, guides and places to stay in the Cairns Region which includes Daintree, Kuranda, Julatten and Mission Beach. Information about endemic and distinct sub-species of birds along with climate is also included.

Birdwatching in North Queensland

Here are more accommodation options for your birdwatching holiday in Queensland and other parts of Australia plus information about Australia's birds.

Tour Guides

Allan's Wildlife Tours

Naturalist and guide Allan Gillanders is based on the Atherton Tableland at Yungaburra. Allan specialises in nocturnal tours as well as conducting natural history and bird watching tours for half or a full day.

Cassowary Tours

Ben Blewitt will show you around Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands on a full day birding tour. He will also arrange a guided birding itinerary to suit your needs visiting Cape York/Iron Range, The Gulf and Mt. Isa, Australasia and South-East Asia.

Fine Feather Tours

Run by Del and Pat Richards is conveniently located near Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge. We can organise pick-ups from the lodge for 1/2 or full day tours. These tours are especially suited to birders and photographers. Your guide Del has extensive experience in the region and will take you 'off the beaten track' where the best opportunities arise to locate wildlife and flora according to seasonal conditions.

Kirrama Wildlife Tours

Offering a wide range of fully accommodated tours for small groups in Australia and Papua New Guinea. All tours concentrate on finding the endemic and special birds of each region and also visit the remote areas of Cape York.

Sicklebill Safaris

Specialists in Birdwatching Tours to New Guinea, Australia and
throughout the Pacific Region. We also offer a wide range of day trips and short accommodated tours around our home area of Tropical North Queensland. Both English and Japaneese speaking guides available.

River Trips

Chris Dahlberg's Daintree River Tours

Conducted daily at dawn with an emphasis on birds and other wildlife. Chris's river tour begins at Daintree Village which is a 60-minute drive from Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge.

Daintree River Experience

Early morning nature and birdwatching tours with experienced birding guide, on a purpose build boat which has comfortable 360º swivel seats. This is ideal for photography and birdwatching. Other tours throughout the day to the mouth of the Daintree River, photographic or private charters can be arranged. Enjoy a sunset cruise.

Other Birdwatching Links

Lotusbird Lodge

Gary & Sue offer guests friendly personal old fashioned hospitality at their lodge situated on Cape York Peninsula.

Lloyd Nielsen's Birding Australia

Lloyd's unique book Birding Australia contains key species, sites, land and sea tours, accommodation, local contacts, etc. Also available, field and site guides, DVDs, bird call CDs, cards.

Birdwatching Australia

A directory of Australian bird watching tours, bird clubs, freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information.

Andrew Isles Natural History Books

Australia's largest natural history specialist bookshop.

EcoDirectory

Australia's guide to sustainable living.

Bird Organisations

Birds Australia

Since 1901, Birds Australia (formerly known as Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union [RAOU}) has been bringing together people who care about wild birds. More than just a research organisation, BA is a passionate advocate for the protection of our birds and the habitats on which they depend. This is achieved through regional groups, special interest groups and co-operation with other conservation groups. All members receive a quarterly award winning membership magazine "Wingspan" and membership of their local Regional Group.

Birds Australia-North-Queensland Group

Birds Australia-North Queensland (BANQ) is a regional group of the national organisation Birds Australia. BANQ covers a huge area of north Queensland from Ayr north to the Torres Strait Islands and west to the Northern Territory border. More details can be found on their web site including downloadable brochures of birdwatching sites in the region.

Bird Observation & Conservation Australia

Bird Observation & Conservation Australia (BOCA) is a major birding organisation which includes 41 branches and affiliates with members across Australia. BOCA runs birdwatching activities including outings, camps, interstate and overseas trips; they also have an extensive library and retail shop. BOCA undertakes surveys, educational workshops and supplies teaching resources plus an ongoing commitment to, and active participation, in conservation of Australian native birds and their habitats. A quarterly news magazine "The Bird Observer" is distributed free to members.