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Birding Specific Accommodation
Mt
Glorious Getaway Cottages
Imagine sitting on the veranda of your secluded cottage, looking at the
sun sparkling on Moreton Bay & listening to the birds from the comfort
of your cottage. We can guarantee you absolute peace & seclusion where
noisy neighbours wonÃt bother you!
Situated only 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and at an elevation of
680 m, Mt Glorious is Brisbane's closest rainforest wilderness, part of
the 28,000 ha Brisbane Forest Park. We can offer all that others offer
without the crowds and at a much more reasonable price too!
The Brown family have owned the land for 60 years & we have recently built
4 fully self-contained timber cottages, each with its own unique rainforest
backdrop & view. Three of the cottages sleep up to 4 people, while the
other cottage sleeps up to 6. All cottages are equipped with modern conveniences
as well as a fireplace. Guests may choose to self-cater or we can provide
breakfast baskets and options for other meals.
As well as the birds you are sure to see native animals, including many
pademelons (wallabies) grazing on the grass surrounding the cottages.
There are numerous bushwalking opportunities, either on graded tracks
or true wilderness walks.
Our guests have already seen over 80 birds near the cottages and we have
bird books & bird lists in the cottages (See our website
www.mtgloriousgetaways.com.au
for a full bird list). The birds include rare Sooty Owls &
Marbled Frogmouths as well as the more plentiful Regent Bowerbirds and
Paradise Rifle Birds to name just a few.
Please contact us if you
would like us to arrange a personal bird guide during your stay.
One of the original farm buildings, The Overflow, is a perfect
meeting place for groups of up to 25 people. It has all conference
facilities as well as a glass fronted fireplace and outdoor firepit to sit
around. We can provide full catering. We also have a wonderful rainforest
amphitheatre which is perfect for outdoor marquee weddings and functions.
We have many glowing letters from previous guests who keep returning for
the birds, the comfort & the value we provide. Why not come and experience
the little piece of paradise we have to offer?
Please contact Sam and Margaret Brown:
Email: relax@mtgloriousgetaways.com.au
Web: www.mtgloriousgetaways.com.au
Mt Glorious Getaways
Browns Rd
Mt Glorious
Queensland 4520
Tel: 07 3289 0172
International Tel: + 61 7 3289 0172
The new owner operators of Lotus Bird Lodge, Gary & Sue, are proud to announce that the lodge is alive and well and open for business again.
We offer our guests friendly personal old fashioned hospitality; we are true lovers of the Australian bush and all of its flora and fauna. We are happy when our guests start feeling like they belong here.
Our lodge has 10 individual pole style cabins, set-up as twin-share or double suites, each is comfortably furnished, has its own en-suite and private verandah over looking the billabong. Our tariff includes all meals chosen from our in-house al-a-carte menu, lunches can be taken in the restaurant or we can pack a picnic lunch for you. The restaurant is fully licensed and has a wine list that will cover most tastes.
At Lotus Bird Lodge we want our guests to be able to enjoy the tranquility of our unique area; fully occupied we can only accommodate 20 guests. Our bar and restaurant facilities are for our guests only and are not open to the traveling public.
Why donÌt you give us a call and see if we can help make your visit to Cape York, a memorable one for you.
Ph: 07 40603400
Fax: 07 40603480
E-Mail
lotusbird@bigpond.com
Website: www.lotusbird.com.au
Resort Bamaga
(Cape York) Pty Ltd Visits to the Torres Strait Islands Often birdwatchers, while they are at the Tip of Cape York, want to visit one of the off-shore islands to
look for Pale White-eyes, Mangrove Robins and Mangrove Golden Whistlers and more, and the
best way to do this is to to contact Tim or Gary. They usually run fishing
charters, but they are into all aspects of natural history. They are also the contractors for the island visits for the Cape
York Bird Week, so they sure do know their way around the Torres Strait and
which islands are the right ones for you to find these birds. You might want to
try to catch a fish for dinner at the same time! Please contact Tim and Lesley at:
Resort Bamaga (Cape York) Pty Ltd
AAA Tourism: * * * * Rated
Situated at the tip of AustraliaÃs Cape York, Resort Bamaga is the home
of Cape York Bird
Week, which is held in January each year to coincide with the arrival of the last migrant
from New Guinea - the beautiful Red-bellied Pitta.
A host of birds can be seen in the surrounding areas of Resort Bamaga including Yellow
Orioles, Brown-backed Honeyeaters and Palm Cockatoos. The main birding area is
Lockerbie Scrub, an expanse of rainforest a short drive from Bamaga.
Highlights are Magnificent Riflebirds, Trumpet Manucodes, Yellow-legged Flycatchers,
Frilled Monarchs and many more.
Accommodation
Resort Bamaga is the only fully appointed œ four star” accommodation
facility in the region. RoomÃs range from twin/double to suites and all rooms/suites are
air conditioned with en-suite facilities. Ask about our budget accommodation.
If you are travelling alone or in a group we can accommodate you.
Budget travellers have free use of all resort facilities.
Restaurant
The only fully licensed a la carte restaurant at the top of Cape York, the Paperbark Room
Restaurant at Resort Bamaga offers fine excellent dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose
from a creative menu featuring flavours of the world or treat yourself to some good old
favourites. Enjoy a glass from the large wine selection or tropical cocktail menu.
Transfers
Bamaga is a 2-hour flight from Cairns, Queensland. Free transfer to and from the Airport
and Ferry are available. Please pre-arrange.
Packages
Call us for further information and to enquire about our Birdwatcher Package Prices.
Cnr Lui and Adidi Streets
BAMAGA QLD 4876
Phone: (07) 4069 3050
Facsimile: (07) 4069 3653
International Facsimile: + 61 7 4069 3653
Email: bamaga@resortbamaga.com.au
Web Page:
http://resortbamaga.
com.au
Web page: www.capeyorkcustomsportfishing.com.au
O'Reilly's
Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park
You’ll find us in the heart of one of the world’s
great sub-tropical rainforests in world heritage Lamington National Park,
100kms South of Brisbane. Surrounded by lush foliage, the rainforest hosts
many species of birds and animals unique to this region.
Accommodation at O’Reilly’s ranges from luxurious Canopy Suites set amidst the top of the rainforest, to original 1930’s guesthouse style, still popular with many return guests. Imagine sitting on the balcony of your room, watching a Regent Bowerbird land nearby as the sun sets in the distance. Magical!
Each month we run a "Birding Break" program specifically for keen birders. Join our guides as part of a three day birding program tailor made to suit the time of year and conditions. To complement the wonder of the rainforest, each November O’Reilly’s plays host to the Green Mountains Natural History Association’s Annual Bird Week. The popularity of this week continues to grow and it is now in its 29th year.
During this week we meet new friends, share a chat, a cup of billy tea and discover a world with the easy pace and values of years past. Guided walks and bus trips with experienced leaders will be arranged to spots where birds of interest have been seen previously.
Join our family and discover the wonders of Lamington National Park. For further information, please contact:
Reservations:
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse
O’Reilly’s Plateau
Lamington National Park Road
Via Canungra QLD 4275
Telephone: 07 5502 4911 International Telephone: + 61 7 5502 4911
Facsimile: 07 5502 0988 International Facsimile: + 61 7 5502 0988
http://www.oreillys.com.au
Email: reservations@oreillys.com.au
Mount Clunie Cabins
2 hours from Brisbane
At the foot of World Heritage listed Mount Clunie Flora Reserve, comfy self-contained
cabins (both sleeping 6) make the perfect base from which to enjoy an amazing
spectacle of sky, mountains and forest.
Help add to our bird list of over 160 species, including Regent Bowerbird, Albert's Lyrebird, Paradise Riflebird, Russet-tailed Thrush, Southern Emu-wren & Spectacled Monarch. Sightings include the occasional Koala.
Make
use of our extensive reference library to verify what you find; let us take you
spotlighting or simply relax.
Contact: Fran & Jim Standing, PO Box 36,
WOODENBONG NSW 2476
Phone/fax: 07 4666 5118 international Phone/fax: + 61 7 4666 5118
Web page: http://www.mountcluniecabins.com.au
Email: franstanding@dodo.com.au
As with
most birding areas bird presence and movement depends on time of the year
and weather conditions.
Two types of
accommodation are offered:
Both types of
accommodation have all linen, blankets and doonas provided. Most beds also have
electric blankets.
For more
information please contact:
PH: [07] 4655
1238 International: +61 7 4655 1238
Email
gumholes@bigpond.com Bowra
Station
is THE place for inland birds like Hall's Babblers, Chestnut-breasted
Quail-thrushes, Blue Bonnets, Mulga Parrots, Bourke's Parrots, Redthroats,
Hooded Robins, and many more!
Bowra is
a 35,000 acre working sheep and cattle property with varied land types 16
kilometres N.W. of Cunnamulla, in S.W. Qld.
A
bird list of 185 species exists with numerous highlights including Black-breasted
Buzzards, Pink Cockatoos (Major MitchellÃs), Grey Falcon,
Letter-winged Kite, Spotted Nightjar, Pied- and Black Honeyeater,
White-browed Treecreeper, and the list goes on.
The owners are able to provide the local information of where certain
species are likely to be found. After
prior arrangement it could be possible to have a guide take you out on a
birdwatching excursion to look for some of the more elusive species.
Campers are also
welcome, and meals are provided if requested.
"Bowra"
Cunnamulla
Qld. 4490
Australia
FAX: [07] 4655
2368 International: +61 7 4655 2368
Web
www.birdingatbowra.com
Kingfisher Bay Resort on Queensland's Fraser Island conducts daily bird
watching walks in a World Heritage wilderness, which has an incredible
354 - recorded bird species.
A number of the island's birds are considered rare or vulnerable like
the ground parrot. Many that are subject to international bird migratory
treaties visit Fraser Island.
The diversity of habitats, ranging from coastal through rainforest to
Ramsar wetlands, and the fact that the island is in the transition zone
between sub-tropical and tropical climates, accounts for the broad range
of birds found.
Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and supports beautiful
fresh water lakes, massive sand blows, towering rainforest, clear fast-flowing
streams, spectacular cliff faces of coloured sands and 120km of continuous
ocean beach.
You can explore the wonders of Fraser Island from the comfort of award-
winning Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village. Activities are designed to
allow guests to enjoy and, at the same time, learn about this very special
island without impacting on the environment.
The resort has expert guides to take you on walking and 4WD tours or you
can hire a vehicle and explore on your own. Resort ranger conduct bird
watching walks every morning and it is not unusual to twitch more than
20 birds on the hour-long walk.
Easily seen around the resort are 11 species of honeyeaters, the black-breasted
button quail and eastern whip birds. The brilliant azure, forest and sacred
kingfishers and rainbow bee-eaters all nest around the resort.
Discover amazing pockets of rainforest where you can see rare giant ferns
and catch glimpses of beautiful rainforest birds.
Find your own private spot on the white sandy shores of a clear, blue-water
lake perched in the top of a sand dune and observe musk ducks.
You'll also see shipwrecks, some of Australia's purest bred dingoes, wild
flower strewn sand dunes and drive along a spectacular beach highway to
spot kites and magnificent sea eagles and osprey nesting on headlands.
Eighteen species of birds of prey have been observed on Fraser Island
including the rarely seen powerful owl.
On Fraser you are spoilt by nature but after a day spent exploring you
are spoilt by the creature comforts available at Kingfisher Bay Resort
and Village.
Enjoy Australian bush foods, relax with a cocktail by one of the four
swimming pools, play tennis, simply bubble in a spa or indulge at the
natural therapy and beauty clinic.
You can also do your bird watching from the private deck of your hotel
room or self-contained villa.
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Fraser Island,
PMB1, Urangan, Qld 4655
Email: reservations@kingfisherbay.com
Toll free on: 1800 072 555
Fax: 07 4120 3326
Website: http://www.kingfisherbay.com
Girraween Environmental Lodge is situated on the northern end of the New
England Tableland and adjoins the Girraween National Park.
In a region famous for its spectacular granite domes, wildflowers and
wineries, the extensive areas of woodland and high altitude swamps provide
fantastic bird watching opportunities.
At an elevation of 900 meters the mountain climate provides habitat for
numerous southern species many of which reach their northern limit in this
area.
Temperate species such as the Superb lyre bird, Southern Emu-wren, Flame
Robin and the Chestnut-rumped Heathwren are just a few of the 180 species
recorded in the area.
The lodges location in the hills just to the west of the Great Dividing
Range is also visited by many western species such as the Turquoise
Parrot, Diamond Firetail and the Plum-headed Finch.
Species list for the neighbouring National Park are available.
Being 3 hours travel south west of Brisbane and only 7km off the New
England Highway the lodge provides a convenient and comfortable respite
for travellers between Brisbane and Sydney.
Ten self-contained lodges are tucked into the bush within easy access of 5
walking
tracks on the property. These walks range from gentle strolls along Ramsay
Creek to more energetic walks up the ridges among granite slabs and
boulders.
Find out more by visiting our website or give us a call.
Contact details:
Web site: http://www.girraweenlodge.com.au
Email: gelodge@halenet.com.au
Girraween Environmental Lodge
Pyramids Rd
Ballandean QLD 4382
Phone: 07 4684 5138
International: + 61 7
4684 5138
Fax: 07 4684 5148 International: +
61 7 4684 5148
Sketches Mountain Resort
a scenic 90 minute drive from Brisbane
Picture a scatter of luxury lodges lining a ridge overlooking native bushland and picturesque mountains as far as the eye can see. This vision is reality at Sketches Mountain resort. A place to unwind high above the Brisbane valley, right next to the Ravensbourne National Park.
CrowÌs Nest has a rich bird life and common species include the Peaceful Dove, Pale-headed Rosella, Striated Pardalote and Noisy Miner. Wedge-tailed Eagles ride the thermals while Peregrine Falcons soar above gorges. Patient observers may see the cryptic Red-chested Button-quail searching the leaf letter of the White-throated Nightjar hawking the evening air. Ravensbourne National ParkÌs rainforest provides food for a variety of birds, including Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Paradise Riflebirds, Emerald Dove etc. Birds of prey such as Grey Goshawk, the Sooty and Powerful Owls occupy the upper avian hierarchy of the park. The Black-breasted Button Quail forages in patches of dry vine scrub along the park edges.
Sketches offers cosy pole house accommodation with a spa and wood fired heater, BBQ etc. Please take a look at our web site for more information.
Reservations and contact details:
Sketches Mountain Resort
Phone: +61 7 4697 8163 Fax: +61 7 4697 8209
Web site: http://www.mountainresort.com.au
Email: ian@mountainresort.com.au
Please contact us at:
Binna
Burra Mountain Lodge, Lamington National Park
Situated on the eastern side of Lamington National Park in Southern Queensland, Binna Burra provides the opportunity to see a diverse range of bird species in rainforest and open forest within easy walking distance on graded tracks.
Less than 100km south of Brisbane and 60km west of the Gold Coast, Binna Burra is the most readily accessible location in Lamington National Park and provides comfortable heritage listed lodge accommodation and a campsite with powered sites and safari tents.
More than 150 bird species feature on the Binna Burra bird list. Rainforest specialists include the Noisy Pitta, Albert’s Lyrebird, Regent Bowerbird, Pale Yellow Robin, Rose Robin, Rufous Scrub-bird, Paradise Riflebird, Wompoo and Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove and Topknot Pigeon. In the spring and summer migrant visitors include Spectacled, Black-faced and White-eared Monarchs, a variety of species of Cuckoos and many more.
Seasonal Birding Weekends are held and more information on these is available on the Binna Burra Website.
Binna Burra Mountain Lodge
Binna Burra Rd Lamington National Park
(via Beechmont) QLD 4211
Telephone: 07 5533 3622 (International +61 7 5533 3622)
Facsimile: 07 5533 3747 (International +61 7 5533 3747)
Local Guides, Day Tours and Charters
Birding
Services Brisbane
(Birding Tours)
We offer day or longer tours in mainly in SE Queensland, but often go
further afield, particularly to Northern Territory, Northern Queensland,
SW Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Our tour
itineraries are designed to suit each client. Travel is by modern
air-conditioned 4WD vehicle (or hire bus for larger groups).
Our rates are reasonable and are available on application. We also cater
for larger overseas groups. Our guide is consultant ornithologist, Roy
Sonnenburg [former president of Birds Queensland], who has completed
post-graduate studies in ornithology and has been studying and observing
our unique Australian birds for over 30 years. Roy is assisted by his
wife Helen.
(All necessary licences and permits are held as well as current first
aid qualifications.)
Home/wk: 07 3256 6952 International: +61 7 3256 6952
Mobile: 0417 637 560
Fax: 07 3256 7692 International: +61 7 3256 7692
Email: royson@uq.net.au
Web:
http://www.birdingservices.com.au
Bird outings
on Fraser IslandWorld Heritage Fraser Island with its diversity of habitats, ranging from coastal through rainforest to Ramsar wetlands, supports a rich abundance of bird life.
Discover the birds of Fraser Island from the comfort of award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Rangers conduct daily bird-watching walks to find some of the 354-recorded species, which include the rarely seen ground parrot and powerful owl as well as 18 birds of prey. These walks are free for house guests.
Easily seen around the resort are 11 species of honeyeaters, the black-breasted button quail and eastern whip birds.
The brilliant azure, forest and sacred kingfishers and rainbow bee-eaters all nest around the resort.
Kingfisher Bay Resort
Fraser Island,
PMB1, Urangan, Qld 4655
Email: reservations@kingfisherbay.com
Toll free on: 1800 072 555
Fax: 07 4120 3326
Website: http://www.kingfisherbay.com
Wildlife Walkabout
Wildlife
Walkabout is a distinctive business that specialises in walks/tours for
individuals, couples or small groups. Conducted at selected sites just 90
minutes north of Brisbane on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and adjoining
hinterland, this region has recorded over 300 bird species.
Your guide Gail Hill introduces you to ‘behavioural birding’ and wildlife observation. With a focus on watching the behaviour of animals the tours are scheduled to suit you (from a few hours to a half day or full day or longer). Of course, it’s your call; special interests such as photography are catered for during the tours. We aim to meet your special needs by visiting a range of habitats.
Some examples of wildlife commonly seen: Wompoo Fruit-dove, Rose-crowned Fruit-dove, Platypus, Black-necked Stork, Azure Kingfisher, Fruit bats, Australian King Parrot, Kookaburra, Golden Whistler, Fantail Cuckoo, Rainbow Lorikeet, Red-necked Pademelon, Eastern Grey Kangaroo, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Southern Angle-headed Dragon and innumerable insects.
Nocturnal species include Brushtail and Common Ringtail Possum, Tawny Frogmouth, Giant Barred Frog (endangered) and many other frog species.
Less commonly seen: Paradise Riflebird, Marbled Frogmouth, Koala
Exciting sightings: Channel-billed Cuckoo, Echidna, Satin Bowerbird.
Please visit our website www.wildlifewalkabout.com
Enquiries and bookings
Phone: 07 54427274 International: 61 7 54427274
Mobile: 0408154336
Email: grhill@powerup.com.au