Mallacoota & Gipsy Point
Protecting nearly 100 km of wild unspoiled coastline, Croajingolong National Park at 86,000 ha contains a rich diversity of habitats - vast tracts of open eucalypt forest, large areas of coastal heath, patches of banksia woodland and pockets of warm temperate rainforest. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to go bird-watching in Victoria.
250 species have been recorded here - the heathland holding rare birds like Eastern Bristlebird, Ground Parrot, Southern Emu Wren, Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, Striated Field Wren, Chestnut-rumped Heathwren and Beautiful Firetail.
The huge trees impress and renew the word forest. Thickets of coastal tea-tree are also ancient with swamp paperbark in patches and green damp pasture edging the Genoa River at Gypsy Point.
Leading you on to the delightful Gipsy Point Lodge, a legend for birders with Wonga and White-headed Pigeons on the doorstep. Satin Bower, Eastern Whipbird, Red-browed Finches and Scarlet Honeyeaters in the gardens, not to be out done by the sumptuous food and accommodation. We are not accustomed to so many pleasures in one spot.
Glossy Black-Cockatoos, Black Bittern, Turquoise Parrots, Hooded Plover and Double-banded Plover, Black-faced Cormorant, Spotted Quail-thrush and Robins galore : Easter Yellow, Flame, Scarlet, Rose and Pink. You won't want to leave this birding heaven, we may have to drag you back on to the bus where in true Australian fashion you'll say "not a bad spot".
We will be birding along the way, breaking the journey down and back from Victoria with an overnight stay in Batemans Bay on the way down and Cooma on the return journey.
Contact us for an itinerary.
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Pricing
$ 2770.00 per person twin share/double
$130.00 single supplement
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For Bookings:
Please phone Follow That Bird to check if seats are available then fill in the booking form and mail with the deposit or full payment to Follow That Bird, 3/59 Central Road, Avalon. NSW 2107. Your place on the tour is not guaranteed until we receive the payment.
Follow That Bird aims to provide a high standard of interpretive guiding on each trip to make your birdwatching holiday a special one. With small groups, attention to personal service and lots of good fun, we're sure you will enjoy your time with us.
If you have any unanswered questions, please phone Follow That Bird on 02 9973 1865
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