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Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour
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This Wildlife Photography Safari comprises the most successful interactive locations for viewing and photographing the regions unique and endangered wildlife.

Cairns is the gateway to the amazing Far North Queensland region, a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise and the only place in the world where two World Heritage Listed areas exist side by side.

This is the area where the world’s songbirds emerged, currently home to forty percent of Australia’s bird species including bowerbirds, kingfishers, riflebirds, fruit doves and the endangered Southern Cassowary. Boasting the highest diversity of rainforest mammals in Australia, the Bennett’s and Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo, Spectacled Flying-fox, Daintree River Ringtail Possum, Northern Long-nosed Bandicoot are popular sightings.

The Daintree and Tablelands boasts spectacular landscapes to observe reptiles, amphibians, monotremes and butterflies, including the Platypus, Saltwater Crocodile, Boyd’s Forest Dragon, White-lipped Tree Frog, Green-eyed Tree Frog, Snapping Turtle, Leaf-tailed Gecko and electric blue Ulysses butterfly.

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Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour

Observe and snatch images of the wildlife local Queensland, led by experienced nature guides
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5 Days from $2,275USD
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Duration
5 Days
Season
Jan-Dec
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Guided, Private
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Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour
Personalized Service
Let our experienced travel advisors plan your perfect adventure

This Wildlife Photography Safari comprises the most successful interactive locations for viewing and photographing the regions unique and endangered wildlife.

Cairns is the gateway to the amazing Far North Queensland region, a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise and the only place in the world where two World Heritage Listed areas exist side by side.

This is the area where the world’s songbirds emerged, currently home to forty percent of Australia’s bird species including bowerbirds, kingfishers, riflebirds, fruit doves and the endangered Southern Cassowary. Boasting the highest diversity of rainforest mammals in Australia, the Bennett’s and Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo, Spectacled Flying-fox, Daintree River Ringtail Possum, Northern Long-nosed Bandicoot are popular sightings.

The Daintree and Tablelands boasts spectacular landscapes to observe reptiles, amphibians, monotremes and butterflies, including the Platypus, Saltwater Crocodile, Boyd’s Forest Dragon, White-lipped Tree Frog, Green-eyed Tree Frog, Snapping Turtle, Leaf-tailed Gecko and electric blue Ulysses butterfly.

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Trip highlights

Embark on an unforgettable Daintree River Cruise to spot some crocodile

Enjoy an exclusive entry to the Forever Wild Shared Earth Reserve

Visit Atherton Tablelands, known for the numerous migratory bird species

Take a chance in spotting the some rare species, such as Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo and the Mainland Platypus

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Day 1
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Cairns to Daintree
The Daintree is an area of ancient tropical rainforest spanning 120,000 hectares, making it the largest portion of tropical rainforest in Australia. You will visit several quiet nature trails that offer unique opportunities to experience the natural scenery and endemic wildlife within the National Park. Private property access increases your chances of encountering a wild Southern Cassowary, one of the major target species for the day.
Distance Lunch, dinner
Overnight Location Lodge in Daintree
Included Meals
Day 2
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Cape Tribulation
If you are morning person, we recommend heading down to Cape Tribulation Beach to watch the sunrise. The day continues with guided photography nature walks through Jindalba, Maardja and Dubuji boardwalks. After lunch is the hottest part of the day, so while the wildlife is less active, take advantage of a swim in one of the many freshwater rainforest creeks that epitomise the tropical rainforest. As the sun goes down, the day is not over! After you have enjoyed an outstanding evening meal, it is time to adventure into the nocturnal world. Highlights for the evening walk may include the Papuan Frogmouth, Leaf-tailed Gecko and Lesser-sooty Owl. Daintree and Cape Tribulation wildlife sightings may include the Southern Cassowary, Eastern Osprey, Boyd’s Forest Dragon, Green Tree-Snake, Saltwater Crocodile, Wompoo Fruit Dove, Shining Flycatcher, Ulysses butterfly, White-lipped Tree Frog, Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo, Striped Possum, Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher and Australian Scrub Python.
Distance Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight Location Lodge in Daintree
Included Meals
Day 3
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Cape Tribulation to Atherton Tablelands
Our day begins before the sun rises on three hours private boat cruise on the beautiful Daintree River in the dawn light. Observing wildlife on a quiet, clean, solar electric boat with zero impact on the environment is a huge advantage for wildlife photographers. You’ll have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, excellent bird watching opportunities and other wildlife possibilities such as snakes, frogs and fish and bats. Daintree River wildlife sightings may include the Great-billed Heron, Little Kingfisher, Azure Kingfisher, Black Bittern, Shining Flycatcher, Radja Shellduck, Black-necked Stork, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Saltwater Crocodile, Spectacled Flying-fox Green Tree Snake, Water Dragon and butterflies. After the cruise and morning tea you’ll leave the coast and head towards the Port Douglas Hinterland through the township of Julatten. On this journey you will observe the transition in our surroundings from tropical rainforest to open savannah. Your destination for the afternoon is the Forever Wild Shared Earth Reserve. Shared Earth Reserve sightings may include Quails, Magpie Geese, Black Swans, Ducks, Grebes, Darters, Cormorants, Pelicans, Swamphens, Moorhens, Coots, Herons, Egrets, Ibis, Spoonbills, Storks (Jabiru), Brolga, Sarus Crane, Bustards, Sandpipers, Jacanas which thrive on the water lilies, Lapwings, Plovers, Dotterels, Terns. Both the Laughing and Blue-winged Kookaburra are regularly seen. Bee-eaters, Dollarbirds, Tree Creepers and Pardalotes are well represented as well as numerous Honeyeaters, Robins, Thrushes, Monarchs, Fly Catchers and Wagtails are observed throughout the Wetlands. Participate in research with your guides by completing a bird count of the wetlands. This data is invaluable for global bird exposure, recognition and understanding. Once you have filled your SD cards, you’ll have a 90-minute drive into the heart of the Atherton Tablelands where you will be based for the next two nights.
Distance Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight Location Lodge near Lake Eacham
Included Meals
Day 4
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Atherton Tablelands
In the higher altitudes of the Tablelands vine forest, we are sharing our oxygen with extraordinary Marsupials and Monotremes. Our guides showcase their local knowledge and facilitate memorable moments with the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo and the Mainland Platypus. These engendered animals will be the focus of the day. No Western people had seen a tree-kangaroo until 113 years after Captain Cook landed in Australia. They had remained undiscovered for so long due to their remote, tree-canopy habitat in the rainforest. Furthermore, they are solitary animals and incredibly difficult hard to spot. In fact, some considered them mythical creatures, due to their elusiveness. The infamous town of Yungaburra has been the delight of many visiting wildlife photographers. With several mountain streams populated with the Australian Platypus, the odds are in our favour for that perfect shot of a Platypus emerging to breathe.
Distance Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight Location Lodge near Lake Eacham
Included Meals
Day 5
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Atherton Tablelands to Cairns
The rainforests of the Tablelands provide habitat for a diverse array of other marsupials, reptiles, invertebrates and over 320 species of bird. Iconic bird species include the Victoria’s Riflebird, Golden Bowerbird, Tooth-billed Bowerbird, Atherton Scrubwren, Bridled Honeyeater, Pied Monarch, Bush Stone-curlew, Black-faced Monarch, Red-backed Fairy-wren and Forest Kingfisher. On your final day you will dedicate time to find any wildlife that have evaded your lenses! Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine are two popular geological attractions, both formed when rising lava was pushed against ground water, resulting in explosions from the heating of these underground streams. The resulting craters of Lakes Eacham and Lake Barrine were formed around 10,000 years ago and reach a depth of 65 metres. A visit to Lake Barrine provides us with a high likelihood of seeing a Red-legged Pademelon, Musky Rat Kangaroo, Snapping Turtle, Giant Eel, Eastern Water Dragon and Saw-shell Turtle.
Distance Breakfast, lunch
Overnight Location None
Included Meals

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Dates and prices

This guided wildlife watching tour in Australia is always run as a private tour for your group only and the prices depend on the size of your group.

The prices below are per person:

  • Guided Group of 4-6: $2,275USD per person
What’s included

Meals

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Cairns are not included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour in the modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, starting with pickup and drop-off in Cairns.

Also Included

  • English-speaking guides
  • Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees where applicable
  • All the activities mentioned in the itinerary

Not included

  • Flights to and from Cairns
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Photography equipment

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades
  • Optional activities or excursions

Accommodation for Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour

This tour is based in lodges. Although they are in remote areas, they provide a reasonable level of modern conveniences to make your trip more comfortable.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour?

We rate this tour as a 1 / 5. Although this tour includes some light walking, most of activities are suitable for all levels of fitness.

Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour?

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in the itinerary. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Cairns to start this tour?

Fly into Cairns Airport (CNS). It can be reached from Sydney and other major Australian cities.

Is the Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour in English?

Yes, all guides are English-speaking.

Where does the Queensland Wildlife Photography Tour end?

The tour ends where it starts, in Cairns.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Australia?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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