Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
Overview
Join a three-day, two-night shared tour of Eyre Peninsula, a birdwatcher's paradise with over 270 species of birds in its 100 national and conservation parks. You will get to explore this stunning area, on the lookout for some of the most beautiful and engaging birds in this part of Australia.
Your guide, Fran Solly, is a keen birdwatcher with over 30 years of experience. Fran has an extensive knowledge of local birdlife and contributes to the scientific database through bird surveys. Fran is also a professional photographer, and her stunning bird photographs can be found in the updated Birds of Southern Eyre Peninsula Field Guide.
Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour Overview
Join a three-day, two-night shared tour of Eyre Peninsula, a birdwatcher's paradise with over 270 species of birds in its 100 national and conservation parks. You will get to explore this stunning area, on the lookout for some of the most beautiful and engaging birds in this part of Australia.
Your guide, Fran Solly, is a keen birdwatcher with over 30 years of experience. Fran has an extensive knowledge of local birdlife and contributes to the scientific database through bird surveys. Fran is also a professional photographer, and her stunning bird photographs can be found in the updated Birds of Southern Eyre Peninsula Field Guide.
Explore a variety of natural landscapes including wetlands, national and conservation parks such as Lincoln, Coffin Bay, and Mount Dutton Bay, as well as mallee scrub, islands, coastal hamlets, wilderness areas, and protected regions.
Spot some mammals, such as Western Grey Kangaroos, Emus, Koalas, and Rosenberg's Goannas that visitors will delight in seeing, as well as many other fascinating animals.
Spot numerous bird species while being led by an experienced wildlife-watching guide.
Learn about the Coffin Bay oyster and the beauty of Coffin Bay with the oyster tour & tasting.
Trip map for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
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Itinerary for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
Port Lincoln, Lipson Cove, and Mallee Scrub
Welcome to the beautiful Eyre Peninsula! You’re met at the Port Lincoln Airport. You’ll start your ornithology journey by travelling towards Port Neill where the group will look for many diverse sea birds on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula. Along the way you’ll stop at known bird locations like Point Boston, on the lookout for Diamond Firetales and Rock Parrots, Louth Bay we look for the majestic Osprey and Kingfishers and in Tumby Bay we talk a short walk along the Mangrove Boardwalk for a selection of shorebirds, again more opportunities to spot the Osprey & White Bellied Sea Eagles. Heading off the main road and onto an access track you will stop at Rogers Beach before visiting a Crested Tern Colony at Lipson Cove. From here you will divert inland to Malle Scrub terrain where we find an assortment of Bush Birds and on the way home you will visit another unique location for ducks and waterbirds. A picnic lunch on the beach will provide an opportunity to stop and watch the birdlife.
On sunset, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
Birdwatching in Eyre Peninsula
The day starts with a walk at Billy Lights Point to observe a diverse range of birds, followed by a visit to Big Swamp to view various ducks, stilts, plovers, and geese. Next, a 1.5-hour oyster cruise takes place in Coffin Bay, where visitors can learn about oyster farming and try fresh oysters. Lunch is at the Coffin Bay Oyster Bar, after which a visit to the Coffin Bay National Park is made, where visitors can see a variety of wildlife, take photos, and enjoy the scenery. The day ends with drop-off at the accommodation in Port Lincoln.
Visit to Seal Cove (Hopkins Island), Memory Cove and departure
The day starts at Tulka, a coastal hamlet known for its waders, swans, and sea birds, and the Southern Emu-Wrens. Then, it heads towards the Port Lincoln National Park, where visitors can enjoy the rugged and wild Sleaford Bay, the tranquility of the Spalding Cove area, and other beautiful beaches. The tour follows Captain Matthew Flinders journey through the Wilderness areas, providing an opportunity to view Osprey, White Bellied Sea-Eagles, Kites, and Harriers. The tour also stops at Taylors Landing, where visitors can watch rare Mallee Fowl, Purple-Gaped Honeyeaters, and other bird species, while enjoying lunch. After that, the tour heads to Mikkira Station, a privately owned habitat where visitors can observe wild Koalas, kangaroos, and bush birds, including Port Lincoln Parrots and Scarlet Robins. Finally, the tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for the return flight to Adelaide.
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Dates and prices for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
This birdwatching tour is run either as a private tour for your group only and all the departure dates are on request.
The prices below are per person, sharing a double or a triple room:
- Guided group of 2-3: $1,795USD per person
- Guided group of 4: $1,375USD per person
What’s included for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
Meals
2 continental breakfasts in hotel are included, as well as 3 lunches during the activities.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all the transfers necessary, as well as airport transfers before and after the tour. Fights to and from Port Lincoln are not included.
Also Included
- Experienced, local and professional birdwatching guide
- Selected beverages
- All entry fees
- All charges for itinerary components
- Birds of Southern Eyre Pocket Guide Book
- Transport in luxury 4WD
Not Included
- Flights to and from Port Lincoln
- Meals not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Extra nights before or after the tour
- Upgrading to single room
Accommodation for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
This tour provides two nights in a hotel in Port Lincoln which offers modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
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 for Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour
How hard is the Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour?
We rate this tour as a 1 / 5. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, however, you should be comfortable spending several hours per day on your feet.
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 Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour?
2 continental breakfasts in hotel are included, as well as 3 lunches during the activities.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities noted in this itinerary. Get your travel insurance.
What are the most common bird species to spot?
- Emu
- Australian Owlet Nightjar
- Grey Heron
- Tawny Frogmouth
- Wood duck
- Fairy Martin
- Collared Sparrowhawk
- Welcome Swallow
- Brown Goshawk
- Richards Pipit
- Square tailed Kite
- Rufous Singlark
- Little Eagle
- Brown Songlark
- Wedge Tailed eagle
- Blackbird
- Brown Falcon
- Black Faced Cuckoo Shrike
- Painted Button Quail
- Scarlet Robin
- Crested Pigeon
- Western Yellow Robin
- Brush Bronzewing
- Southern Scrub Robin
- Common Bronzewing
- Gliden Whistler
- Galah
- Port Lincoln Ring Parrot
- Yellow Rumped Thornbill
- Elegant Parrot
- Inland Thornbill
- Fantail Cuckoo
- Red Wattle Bird
- Brown Headed Honeyeater
- Sacred Kingfisher
- New Holland Honeyeater
- Barn Owl
- Tawny Crowned Honeyeater
- Boobook Owl
- Silvereye
- Grey Shrike Thrush
- White Fronted Chat
- Grey Fantail
- Striated Pardalote
- Willy Wagtail
- Spotted Pardalote
- Western Whipbird
- Diamond Firetail
- White-browed Babbler
- Grey Butcherbird
- Superb Blue Wren
- Brown Currawong
- Blue Breasted Fairy Wren
- Cape Barren Goose
- Australian Whitebacked Magpie
- White Browed Scrubwren
- Little Raven
- Western Warbler
How do I get to Port Lincoln to start this tour?
You can fly to Port Lincoln from Adelaide. Airport transfers are included.
Is the Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
Where does the Southern Eyre Bird Watching Tour end?
This tour ends where it starts, in Port Lincoln Airport.
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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