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Birdwatching in Victoria

A directory of Victorian birdwatching tours, birdclubs, freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information.

Accommodation 

Victorian based Tour Operators & Tours

Local Guides, Day Tours & Charters

Boat & Pelagic Tours


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visiting Victoria
Victorian Bird Clubs & Societies, & Other Bird Info Sites

Go Birding Noarlunga and Cornerstone on Corner Inlet at Yanakie Little Desert Nature Lodge - Whimpey's Tours Little Desert Nature Lodge - Whimpey's Tours Richard Nowotny & Diana Bryant Sunset Villas Firetail Birdwatching Tours Moosehead Lodge Frog Gully Cottages Box-Ironbark Birding Box-Ironbark Birding

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Birding Specific Accommodation

Little Desert Nature Lodge
         Whimpey's Tours
- Ray (Whimpey) & Maureen Reichelt

Little Desert Nature Lodge is a premium destination for people who have interests in desertscapes, in environment education, in ornithology, or in seeing native Australian fauna in its natural habitat. It is study centre with a 20 year background of research into the lowan bird or Malleefowl, an endangered genus of mound building megapode indigenous to the area. Accommodation and tours are available.

The Little Desert Lodge offers a range of stop over facilities as well as accommodation for the traveller. It has a camping ground, powered caravan and motorhome sites, and sheltered outdoor BBQ facilities. There are 24 ensuite units, and 16 bunk rooms, each sleeping 4 people.
Desert tours in especially constructed Land Rovers with large viewing windows and plenty of headroom are available for half day or full day outings with meals included.

The Little Desert Nature Lodge is located 16km from Nhill, a town which is half way along the interstate highway between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Web page: http://www.littledesertlodge.com.au

Little Desert Nature Lodge
Whimpey’s Tours
PO BOX 202
Nhill
Vic  3418

Phone: 03 53 915232 (International +61 3 915232)
Fax: 03 53 915217 (International +61 3 915217)
Email: info@littledesertlodge.com.au

 

Sunset Villas

Sunset Villas are built on a 97 acre irrigation property close to Cobram which is on the Murray River.
The Villas were officially opened by The Hon.Dr. Sharman Stone in Nov. 2002 and in Dec.2002 Murray & Kaylenne had their property surveyed for Birds by Birder Stuart Cooney. It resulted in 39 species being recorded in 3 days. Whilst small birds including the Zebra Finches, Crimson & Eastern Rosellas are in the accommodation area the larger birds are seen along the opened irrigation channels and in the open all over the property including Herons, Egrets, Royal Spoonbills, Pelicans during the winter months, Kookaburras & Pied Butcherbirds. Even a Koalas was once spotted in the Bush Paddock.
The bird list is available by fax. Please phone 03 58 711382 or
email: kaylenne@sunsetvillas.com.au

The accommodation is 4 star rated and nestled in landscaped gardens, birds can be viewed from the balcony, in the gardens or your hosts can also take you on a walk over the property to see a larger variety and spotlighting at night is available.

There are four cottages, fully insulated and each include:
  •  Separate Queen size bed with electric blankets, doonas etc
  •  Separate Bathroom with shower & Toilet
  •  Lounge has fold-out Sofa Bed & TV.
  •  Kitchen/Dining area has split system a/c & heating
  •  Refrigerator/Microwave/electric frypan/crockery & cutlery
  •  Balcony has outdoor table & chairs

Tariff includes all linen & towels.

Guests can self-cater or Breakfast is available when booking.
2 night packages and Joe's Campfire BBQ dinners are available. Please enquire.
Facilities also include an undercover BBQ area in the gardens, Crochet Volleyball and small Golf area.

Sunset Villas & Gallery
Murray Valley Highway
Cobram, Vic, 3644
Tel / Fax: (03) 5871 1382

http://www.sunsetvillas.com.au

 

Moosehead Lodge


is located in the old gold prospectorís Alpine village of Tanjil Bren, only 2 hours drive east of Melbourne, in the Baw Baw ranges. It is a still undiscovered place of fresh air, clean water, and tranquillity in the heart of the forest. At Moosehead Lodge, you can relax in rustic luxury.

The abundance of birdlife is a birdwatchers paradise, from tiny blue wrens to magnificent lyrebirds that live in the forest just minutes away. Wombats, wallabies, possums, echidnas, and koalas have been seen as close as icy creek, just a short drive from the lodge.

Contact:

Moosehead Lodge
Lot 51
Tramway Track
Tanjil Bren, VIC 3833

Phone: (03) 9696 9690
Mobile: 0419 669 937
Fax:    (03) 9696 6777

Web Page: http://www.mooseheadlodge.com.au/


Email: del@mooseheadlodge.com.au
 

 

Frog Gully Cottages

At Frog Gully Cottages in Longford, Victoria, there are two self-contained cottages specially designed to take advantage of superb wetland views. The contemporary colourbond cottages each have 2 bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and cooktop, and a spacious lounge/dining area.

The wetlands are home to an abundance of birdlife ñ water birds include pelicans, black swans, egrets, herons, coots, moorhens, ibis and spoonbills. Birds of prey include Wedge-tailed Eagles, White-bellied Sea-Eagles, Swamp Harriers, kites, hawks and kestrels. There is a local bird list in the cottages, and bird books and binoculars are supplied.

There is a very healthy frog population which springs into life when the wetland floods in winter. In a natural cycle the area dries out in summer, enabling visitors to walk through to the river where yet another environment can be enjoyed.

Longford is in the heart of Gippsland, being only 24 kms from the famous Ninety Mile Beach, and around 40 kms from the mountains. The Holey Plain Park is over the road from the cottages, and features coastal vegetation including banksias and heathland scrub. The Tarra Bulga Park is about an hour away, with a totally different environment, of tree fern gullies and tall eucalypts. Gippsland is a truly magnificent part of Australia and has a wide variety of natural and cultural features for the visitor to enjoy.

Visit our web-site to hear the frogs and see photos of our beautiful wetland.

Website: www.froggully.com.au

Email: ann@froggully.com.au

Frog Gully Cottages
Lot 2419 Rosedale Rd
Longford, Victoria

PO Box 441, Sale
Victoria
3850

Ph: (03) 51497242
Fax: (03)51497691
Mobile: 0439369057

 

AccommodationNoarlunga and Cornerstone on Corner Inlet at Yanakie

 

Noarlunga and Cornerstone are located right on the edge of the Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park in an area that is fantastic for bird watching.  The two houses are in a 50+ acre bush island that is Land for Wildlife registered. The main tree growing here is the very rare Eucalyptus kitsonia. Winkarlin Beach is only meters away and there you will see an amazing variety of waders, terns, gulls, ducks and herons as well as White-bellied sea-eagles, Wedge-tailed eagles, Brown falcons, Yellow-tailed black-cockatoos and many others.  In the bush around the houses you will see a wide variety of birds. Recent sightings include Crested shrike-tits and flocks of Blue-winged parrots. In winter you might be lucky enough to see an endangered Orange-bellied parrot. There is a bird list provided with over 100 species.  This area is also a haven for animals. There are wombats, echidnas, possums, Eastern grey kangaroos and Swamp wallabies living right on the properties and occasional sightings of koalas.

 

Noarlunga is beautiful 1920’s house with many original features and off-the-grid solar power.  It is ideal for two couples with 2 queen bedrooms each with an ensuite.  See www.stayz.com.au/23073 for details. Tariff includes all linen and towels.

 

Cornerstone is a traditional family home with 3 bedrooms.  See www.stayz.com.au/25810 for details.

 

Staying here you have terrific birdwatching at your doorstep, but you also have easy access to Wilson’s Prom which is only 16km away.  For a change of scene, a 20 minute drive reaches the surf beaches at Sandy Point and Waratah Bay where you may be able to spot a Hooded plover after catching that perfect wave!

 

Email:   mbarnsley@aol.com

Phone:  02 6253 8402  (+61 2 6253 8402)

Mobile:  0448 269 889

 

Accommodation Box-Ironbark Birding

Located on a 257 ha Trust for Nature covenanted property near Nagambie, in the heart of Victoria’s Box-Ironbark country, this property is just 2 hours drive north of Melbourne. The property is adjacent to the Heathcote-Graytown National Park and is managed for wildlife conservation purposes. It features:

  • Over 130 recorded bird species including resident Crested Bellbirds, Diamond Firetails, Hooded Robins, Peregrine Falcons and Wedge-tailed Eagles, as well as regular visitors such as Swift Parrots and various Cuckoo species
  • Wonderful Spring wildflowers and native orchids
  • Abundant native wildlife including Sugar Gliders and Yellow-footed Antechinus
  • 3 BR solar powered house built from local stone with magnificent views of Mt. Black

Indulge yourself in the wonderful variety of birds in this unique ecosystem. Manfred’s extensive knowledge of the birds and natural history will reward you with an unforgettable experience.

For accommodation and personalized tour enquiries, please contact the owner

Manfred Ruff - Mob. +61 (0) 408 548 840
Email: boxironbarkbirding@bigpond.com

 

 

Birdwatching Clubs and Other Interesting Sites

Birds Australia
http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au
Birds Australia (also known as the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union) is one of this nation's oldest conservation organisations. BA is dedicated to the understanding, conservation and enjoyment of Australia's wild, native birds. Our quarterly magazine is 'Wingspan'.

Email: mail@birdsaustralia.com.au

 

The Bird Observers Club of Australia
http://www.birdobservers.org.au
Membership is open to anyone who cares about Australian birds. Our monthly magazine, 'The Bird Observer', contains information about Australian Birds, reports of birdwatching trips and a selection of the best tour guides and birdwatching spots in Australia.

For overseas birders touring Australia, a three month special membership $AUD 25.00 provides birdwatching contacts within Australia and includes three issues of 'The Bird Observer'.
Contact:
Bird Observers Club of Australia
183 Springvale Road
NUNAWADING, VIC 3131
Ph: 03 9877 5342 Fax: 03 9894 4048
International Ph: + 61 3 9877 5342 Fax: + 61 3 9894 4048

 

The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria (FNCV)
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~fncv/
Was founded in 1884, and continues as a vigorous and practical advocate of conservation and the study of natural history to this day. The Club has over 600 members and publishes the bimonthly magazine 'The Victorian Naturalist'.

Bayside Branch of Bird Observers Club
http://www.cohsoft.com.au/bayboca/
BAYBOCA is the Bayside Branch of the Bird Observers Club of Australia. Our aim is to promote responsible birdwatching as an enjoyable recreation which leads to increased knowledge about Australian birds and a better understanding of their habitat needs, in the bayside area of Melbourne, Australia.
We have 10 meetings and 10 outings per year. Each meeting features a guest speaker, door prize, and supper. Our outings take us to the varied bird and wildlife habitats in our area.

 

VORG (Victorian Ornithological Research Group)
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~vorg/lecvorg.htm

VORG has approximately 60 members with a wide range of backgrounds including professional ornithologists, students, computer programmers, botanists, statisticians, etc. The objectives of the group are: To promote and encourage the study of all aspects of bird life by any means, including: field studies; participation in the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme; co-operation with the National Parks and Wildlife Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or its equivalent for the time being.

To encourage and assist in the publication of the results of such work. To provide a meeting place for discussion groups, the reading of papers and social activities. To make provision for the retention of field records, diaries and other relevant documents. To co-ordinate the activities of groups engaged in work consistent with the above objects. To co-operate with persons or organisations having interests similar to those of VORG.

Meetings and Journal: Monthly Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, starting 8pm at Arthur Rylah Institute, 123 Brown Street, Heidelberg. Visitors welcome.

Journal, VORG Notes, published twice a year.

To Join: Membership details are available from the Secretary:
Spencer Unthank 133 Graydens Road MOOROODUC Vic 3933 Phone 03 5978 8340

Other Contact Details: The Editor or e-mail correspondance:
Lynda Chambers L.Chambers@bom.gov.au
Postal Address: GPO 1289k MELBOURNE Vic 3001
Phone : +613 9669 4784 Fax : +613 9669 4660

 

Birds Australia (Victoria Group)
http://www.babblersnest.com/

 

Birdline Victoria
http://www.birdline.cjb.net/

Birding in the Echuca District
http://users.mcmedia.com.au/~stocky/boca_echuca.html

 

 


Local Guides, Day Tours and Charters

Little Desert Nature Lodge
         Whimpey's Tours


Little Desert Nature Lodge is a premium destination for people who have interests in desertscapes, in environment education, in ornithology, or in seeing native Australian fauna in its natural habitat. It is study centre with a 20 year background of research into the lowan bird or Malleefowl, an endangered genus of mound building megapode indigenous to the area. Accommodation and tours are available.

The Little Desert Lodge offers a range of stop over facilities as well as accommodation for the traveller. It has a camping ground, powered caravan and motorhome sites, and sheltered outdoor BBQ facilities. There are 24 ensuite units, and 16 bunk rooms, each sleeping 4 people.
Desert tours in especially constructed Land Rovers with large viewing windows and plenty of headroom are available for half day or full day outings with meals included.

The Little Desert Nature Lodge is located 16km from Nhill, a town which is half way along the interstate highway between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Web page: http://www.littledesertlodge.com.au
Email: info@littledesertlodge.com.au

 

Richard Nowotny & Diana Bryant


A "young" middle-aged professional couple who regularly bird locally, interstate and overseas and enjoy showing visiting birders around their home town of Melbourne and further afield in Victoria - when their other commitments permit. (No charge - the hospitality we receive on our own travels is more than sufficient.)

Weekends are preferable, although weekdays may also be possible.
Please call or email to explore possibilities or to ask for advice or assistance.
Phone: Home (61) 03 9645 6870 Mobile 0438 224456 (Richard)
Email: richard.nowotny@bigpond.com