TRACKS BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
Ever wanted to see a Rainbow Pitta hopping around the forest floor? Dreamed of seeing a Gouldian Finch in the wild? How about seeing your first Banded Fruit-dove amongst Monsoon Forests of Kakadu? Being a local bird photographer I have extensive knowledge of Darwin, Katherine, Kakadu and the Victoria River Regions. I can help you find and photograph that bird you've always dreamed of seeing, join Tracks Birding & Photography Tours for an unforgettable day out or the adventure of a multi-day Birding Tour around the Top End of the Northern Territory.
TOP END, KAKADU NATIONAL PARK and VICTORIA RIVER | 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
DAY 1 - Pick up from your accommodation in Darwin around 7 am and spend the morning birding at one of Darwin's many nature reserves, which one will depend on what the group wants to target. Lunch at your choice of venue in Darwin City before heading East toward Kakadu National Park. The hottest part of the day will be spent driving out to Kakadu National Park stopping along the way at Mamakala Wetlands and the South Alligator Floodplains.
After checking in at our hotel in Jabiru we will then head South toward Nawurlandja to bird our first Arnhemland Sandstone and watch the sunset. Targets here are Banded Fruit-dove, Partridge Pigeon, Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon, White-lined Honeyeater, Sandstone Shrike-thrush and the Sandstone race of Helmeted Friarbird.
Accommodation - The Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru (https://www.kakadutourism.com/accommodation/kakadu-crocodile-hotel/)
Meals included: (L, D).
DAY 2 - An early morning to head North to Bardedjilidji for an early morning walk, here we will be looking Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon, Sandstone Shrike-thrush and maybe a Rainbow Pitta or Rose-crowned Fruit-dove. After the walk our next spot is Ubirr for the rest of the morning. This spectacular view over the floodplain can also be a great place for Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon and Sandstone Shrike-thrush. This is also a great place to see Short-eared Rock Wallaby.
If the tide is right we will check out Cahill crossing to see its famous crocodiles feeding together then it will be time to head back for lunch.
After a break in the middle of the day we will head to Nourlangie to clean up any of the endemics we have missed, this is also a great spot to see some aboriginal artwork.
Accommodation - The Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru (https://www.kakadutourism.com/accommodation/kakadu-crocodile-hotel/)
Meals included: (B, L, D).
DAY 3 - We will enjoy an early morning cruise on the famous Yellow-waters Billabong, this is our best chance for Great-billed Heron, Little & Azure Kingfishers and also Black Bittern. After the cruise we will head back to the lodge to check out and have lunch before heading South to Pine Creek and our accommodation for the night, along the way we have a chance for Australia's rarest bird of prey the Red Goshawk which nests in the area.
The afternoon is spent around Pine Creek tracking down the endemic Hooded Parrot and Partridge Pigeon.
Accommodation - Lazy Lizard, Pine Creek (https://lazylizardpinecreek.com.au/)
Meals included: (B, L, D).
DAY 4 - An early morning start to head south to set up at a secret waterhole for the morning, this is the best chance to photograph the spectacular Gouldian Finch, other birds that come into drink include Hooded Parrots, Long-Tailed Finch, Masked Finch, Double-barred Finch, Banded Honeyeater, Great Bowerbird and Brown Quail.
After a morning around Edith Falls we head South to Katherine for lunch before heading West to the Victoria River Region about 200 km west, along the way we will stop at a few secret spots to see what we can find. The afternoon at Victoria River can be spent searching for Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens along the banks of the Victoria River or go and look for White-quilled Rock-pigeons which are found up on the escarpments.
Accommodation - Victoria River Roadhouse
Meals included: (B, L, D).
DAY 5 - The morning will be spent around the roadhouse at Victoria River looking for Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens, Birds of Prey and Finches. We will then start head west to Timber Creek and our accommodation for the night, this is one of my favourite birding areas in the Northern Territory. Depending on what species we need to photograph or tick off our lists will determine where we spend our time today. There are a huge amount of sites in the area and depending on the amount of water and grass around will depend on where we go.
Accommodation - Timber Creek Hotel (http://timbercreekhotel.com.au/)
Meals included: (B, L, D).
DAY 6 - A couple of options this morning; we can get up early and head East to another finch drinking hole with chances of Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Star Finch, Zebra Finch, Yellow-rumped Mannikin and Gouldian Finch or an easy morning birding around Timber Creek for things like Buff-sided Robin, Yellow-rumped Mannikin, Great Bowerbird and Red-backed Kingfisher.
After a morning in the area we start heading back East and to our accommodation in Katherine for the night, after checking in we will bird one of the many sites around Katherine ether looking for Chestnut-backed Button-quail or head South to look for the rare Northern Crested Shrike-tit.
Accommodation - Ibis Styles, Katherine (https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3112-ibis-styles-katherine/index.shtml)
Meals included: (B, L, D).
DAY 7 - Depending on what we are missing will determine where we go this morning, after a morning around Katherine we will enjoy lunch before the 3 - 4 hour drive back to Darwin. I plan to have everyone back at a reasonable hour.
Meals included: (B, L)
Cost - $13480.00 AUD - All inclusive for two people | Twin or Double Accommodation
Single Supplement $800.00
For larger groups please contact me for pricing and numbers etc.
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