Birds
Australia has the most endemic bird species of any country on earth.
Birdwatching Tours in Australia
Of all the world's birding tour destinations, Australia consistently ranks as one of the most exotic and fascinating.
The geological evolution of the Australian continent has shaped the extraordinary variety of birds, estimated at 828 species (45% of which are endemic) at present. In fact, it has recently been determined that no other continent has contributed so greatly to the evolution of birds, with the majority of the world’s species having Australian ancestry. Birdwatchers across the world are continually captivated by the sights, stories and sounds of Australian species along with the opportunity to photograph them in their natural habitats. There is no doubt that Australia is one of the iconic destinations when it comes to bird watching experiences.
Australia is the birthplace of glorious songbirds and alluring parrots, with the evolutionary process contributing to the development of birds that are generally more intelligent, aggressive, loud, melodious and socially cooperative. It is also home to a range of bird families unique to the Australasian region including megapodes (mound builders), butcher birds, bowerbirds, lorikeets, lyrebirds, Australian creepers, wrens, honeyeaters and iconic cockatoos. Australia is also one of the best places to watch raptor birds as they hunt down prey and soar across breathtaking horizons.
With so many species spread across stunning and diverse habitats including tropical rainforests, coral reefs, coastal heaths, wetlands and swamps, grasslands, sandy and stony deserts and Eucalypt woodlands, it is little wonder why Australia is recognised across the globe as a birdwatchers paradise.
Wondering where the best places across Australia are to watch birds? Below you will see a list of bird watching tours in Australia listed by season, that are part of the Australian Wildlife Journeys group. Our range of experienced guides accommodate many of the most popular Australian birdwatching regions and wildlife sites throughout the country.
We invite you to bring your camera and binoculars, so we can share our knowledge and passion with you on these birding tours of Australia, which also feature beautifully appointed accommodation options, outstanding culinary offerings and fabulous hospitality.
Search for birding tours using the seasonal viewing opportunities calendar further down the page or by using the search toolbar directly below:
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5 Day Birdwatching North Queensland
From $2,185 USD
5 days/ 4 nights
5 Day Birdwatching North Queensland
From $2,185 USD
5 days/ 4 nights
This World Heritage Listed area is the world's oldest continually surviving rainforest and where the world’s songbirds emerged. With more than 450 Avian Species recorded (more than half of Australia's total bird count), including 12 Endemics, it’s Australia’s twitching mecca!
The Wet Tropics stretch from Townsville to Cooktown, encompassing approximately... -
Ultimate Birdwatching Australia - Forests and Coasts
From $8,865 USD
13 days/12 nights
Ultimate Birdwatching Australia - Forests and Coasts
From $8,865 USD
13 days/12 nights
Discover renowned birdwatching regions across Southeastern Australia at their migratory and seasonal peak, combining the biodiverse forests, beaches and wetlands of East Gippsland, Kangaroo Island, the Southern Eyre Peninsula and Tasmania.
Explore scenic bushland and private farmland locations just outside of Sydney, along the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, with Emus,... -
West Coast & Islands Birdwatching
From $2,870 USD
12 days/11 nights
West Coast & Islands Birdwatching
From $2,870 USD
12 days/11 nights
See coastal birding highlights across the West Coast of Australia, combining a trip to Perth and Penguin Island, the world-renowned Bremer Canyon and the ecological wonder that is Christmas Island.
Embark on a mesmerizing wildlife cruise through the stunning Shoalwater Islands Marine Park to encounter little penguins, cormorants, pelicans, dolphins,... -
Southern Eyre Peninsula Birdwatching
From $1,160 USD
3 days/2 nights
Southern Eyre Peninsula Birdwatching
From $1,160 USD
3 days/2 nights
Home to 270 species of birds and 1900 native plant species, this tour across the Southern Eyre Peninsula traverses coastal dune shrublands, mallee woodlands, sandflats, saltmarsh, subcoastal and clifftops.
There are opportunities to observe waders and seabirds including Little Pied and Black Cormorants, Grey and Chestnut Teal Ducks, Pink Eared...
Viewing opportunities that include birds
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Beach Stone-Curlew
January,February,December, Frankland Islands National Park
Frankland Islands - Summer Sightings by Bird Group
Bushbirds Mound-builders: Orange-footed Scrubfowl | Kingfishers: Sacred Kingfisher, Torresian Kingfisher, Azure Kingfisher | Pigeons & Doves: Peaceful Dove, Bar-shouldered Dove, Rose-crowned Fruit Dove, Torresian Imperial-Pigeon | Cuckoos & Coucals: Pacific Koel
Raptors Hawks & Eagles: Osprey, Grey Goshawk, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea-Eagle | Falcons: Peregrine Falcon | Owls: Barn Owl Seabirds Gannets & Boobies: Brown Booby | Gulls & Terns: Black Noddy, Sooty Tern, Bridled Tern, Little Tern, Common Tern, Black-naped Tern, Roseate Tern, Great Crested Tern, Lesser Crested Tern | Cormorants: Little Pied Cormorant, Little Black Cormorant | Pelicans: Australian Pelican | Frigatebirds: Great Frigatebird, Lesser Frigatebird
Songbirds Honeyeaters: Varied Honeyeater | Monarchs & Flycatchers: Leaden Flycatcher | Orioles & Figbirds: Australiasian Figbird | Cuckoo-shrikes: White-bellied Cuckooshrike, Black-faced Cuckooshrike | Woodswallows, Magpies & Butcherbirds: Magpie-lark, White-breasted Woodswallow | White-eyes: Silvereye | Swallows & Martins: Welcome Swallow Waterbirds & Waders Snipes & Relatives: Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Grey-tailed Tattler, Wandering Tattler, Ruddy Turnstone | Stone Curlews: Beach Stone-curlew | Plovers & Dotterels: Masked Lapwing, Siberian Sand-Plover | Herons, Ibises & Storks: Black-necked Stork, Pacific Reef-Heron, Little Egret, Striated Heron, Great White Egret, Plumed Egret, Great-billed Heron | Cranes & Relatives: Buff-banded Rail
Suggested Tour: Frankland Islands Reef Cruises Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or PrivateSpend the day at one of the most beautiful snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef, with the opportunity to experience World Heritage-listed rivers, rainforests and reefs. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy exclusive access to the hidden treasure that is the Frankland Islands National Park.
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