Guides
Recommended Bird watching Guide
Cassowary Tours: Ben Blewtt is based on the Atherton Tablelands he is available for day tours and extended tours throughout the region. Close-up Birding Adventures recommends Cassowary Tours.
Fine Feather Tours: Owner guide Del Richards has over 40 years birding experience. They are based in Julatten the Hinterlands area west of Mossman. Close-up Birding Adventures recommends Fine Feather Tours.
Birder Friendly Accommodation
Close-up Birding Adventures Recommends
Lotus Bird Lodge: First class accommodation, meals and hospitality. A must stay on your way to the tip of Cape York or Iron Range. Located next door to Lakefield National Park.
Sweet Water Lodge: Located in Julatten Far North Queensland. Luxury accommodation in a beautiful setting.
Woodlands Tourist Park: Located in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands this beautiful setting is close to great birding areas and the highlighted tourist destinations of the Atherton Tablelands. You will find the owners very friendly and helpful.
Cedar Park Rainforest Resort: Located between Kuranda and Mareeba is a little known oasis and is a must to visit for all Bird watchers and Naturalists.
Red Mill House: Located in the heart of the Daintree Wet Topics walking distance to the Daintree River.
Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge: Located at the foot hills of Mt Lewis in the hinterlands of Mossman 1:5 hrs drive from Cairns.
Jabiru Safari Lodge: Located 1:25 hrs drive from Cairns this is an exclusive lodge in the heart of a 2000 hectare reserve. The habitat is drier woodlands with numerous wetlands.
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat: Located in the middle of the Atherton Tablelands. The 93 Hectare private rainforest retreat boasts luxury accommodation close to a good variety of key tableland attractions.
Tours
OZ Tours Safaris: Oz tours are a local family run business in its 26th year of operation. If you are looking for a well run organized, informative and professional tour to the Kimberley, central Australia, Gulf or Cape York Close-up Birding Adventures recommends OZ Tours Safaris.
Birding Merchandise
Lloyd Nielsen Birding Australia: Lloyd is a well known north Queensland birder and author. He has a very good range of books, CD sound recordings and merchandise. His web site is a must to visit for all your birding needs. Close-up Birding Adventures recommends Lloyd Nielsen.
