Birding South Coast 2010
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| Accmdated: | Yes |
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| No.of days: | 9 |
| Ex: | Sydney Sydney |
| Departure: | 13th - 21st November 2010 |
| Price: | $2,300 $2,300 |
| Deposit: | $250pp |
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Join us for a fully accommodated nine day tour to one of the best areas for birdwatching in Victoria. Single Supplement $300pp.
Trip Overview
From Sydney we travel to Jindabyne where we will be looking for birds of the high country. Our accommodation has been chosen for the large grounds which attracts much bird life. There is the chance of seeing Platypus in the crystal clear streams. From Jindabyne we continue on south to Gipsy Point Lodge near Mallacoota just over the border in Victoria. The Lodge is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Genoa River. The gardens attract an abundance of birds and Bassian Thrush Eastern Whip birds and Wonga Pigeons are frequently seen.
The area around Mallacoota is very scenic and has many different habitats ranging from rainforest to coastal heathlands and beaches. November is the best time of year for birdwatching in the area as the summer migrants have returned and many species are nesting. Large numbers of waders and seabirds can be seen on the sandbanks and beaches near the entrance to the Inlet.
While walking in nearby Croajingolong National Park we will be on the lookout for Koalas. Travelling back up the coast through Eden and Bega we have two nights at Narooma where we hope to join a cruise to Montague Island. The island is one of the most important reserves for nesting seabirds off the NSW coast. Little Penguins Wedgetailed Shorttailed and Sooty Shear waters and Sooty Oyster catchers all nest on the island. There is also a colony of Fur Seals. Dolphins and whales are often seen on trip to the island.
BIRDS THAT WE HOPE TO SEE
Around Jindabyne we hope to see species of the mountains such as Grey Currawong Little Raven Flame and Scarlet Robins Olive Whistlers and Diamond Firetail. Australian Shelduck can be seen at the lake. Gang Gangs and Yellowtailed Blackcockatoos are often seen around the town. At Mallacoota we will look for Hooded and Redcapped Plovers which nest on the beaches. Black Swans and Hoaryheaded Grebe feed along the river. The heaths of Croajingolong National Park are home to Ground Parrots Southern Emuwren Striated Fieldwren Tawnycrowned Honeyeater and Beautiful Firetail. In the rainforest lyrebirds are fairly common. Summer migrants include Rufous Fantail Blackfaced Monarch and Leaden Flycatchers. Several pairs of Whitebreasted Seaeagles nest in the area and are frequently seen. King Parrots and Bowerbirds come to be fed at the Lodge. Azure Kingfishers live along the river behind the Lodge. At Eden we will check to see if there are any Blackfaced Cormorants at the wharves. As we travel we will be on the lookout for raptors such as eagles and goshawks.
Details of Trip
BOOKINGS Can only be confirmed with the payment of 10 deposit. Final payment falls due 45 days before departure. Cheques are to be made payable to 'Outback Track Tours Pty Ltd'. We also accept VISA MASTERCARD. All credit card transactions over $250.00 will attract a 3 fee. TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly recommend travel insurance against loss of possessions accident and cancellation through unforeseen circumstances. Insurance is available at the office if you require it. PLEASE NOTE This is a fully accommodated tour. Limited space is available for single supplement for an extra cost. If weather road conditions or other circumstances necessitate a change in itinerary the decision to make such changes is solely that of the Tour Guide.
Included
INCLUDED IN FARE Travel by airconditioned OTT 4WD vehicle. All meals unless specified denoted as B breakfast L lunch D dinner. All National Park entrance fees. Any additional flights cruises side excursions are optional extras. Two nights at Narooma in ensuite Motel accommodation. Four nights at Gipsy Point in Lodge in 34 star cottage and lodge accommodation. Two nights at Jindabyne in Lodge accommodation. Note that there is a maximum of 4 full Single Supplements available only on tour.
Minimum Passengers
12
Itinerary
DAY 1: 13 NOV SYDNEY JINDABYNE Meet your crew at Central Railway Station Coach Bay 5 at 0645 for a 0700 departure. We will have a full day travelling via the South Western Freeway to Goulburn Canberra and Cooma to Jindabyne our accommodation for the next two nights. We will be staying at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre where we will have Lodge accommodation. Accommodation Jindabyne LD
DAY 2: 14 NOV JINDABYNE Birdwatching in the surrounding area. We will be looking for species of the nearby mountains. Accommodation Jindabyne BLD
DAY 3: 15 NOV JINDABYNE GIPSY POINT We will travel to the coast via Bombala and across the Victorian Border to Gipsy Point Lodge our stay for the next four nights. Surrounded by the Croajingolong National Park we will be staying in 34 star cottages and lodges. Note that there are only 4 single rooms available. Accommodation Gipsy Point BLD
DAYS 4, 5 & 6: 16, 17, 18 NOV GIPSY POINT Three relaxing days birdwatching around Gipsy Point Mallacoota and in Croajingolong National Park. Lodge Accomm Gipsy Point BLD
DAY 7: 19 NOV GIPSY POINT NAROOMA We leave Gipsy Point and travel north back into NSW along the Princes Highway through Eden and Bega to Narooma our stop for the next two nights. We will stop for birding opportunities along the way. For the next two nights we will be staying at a motor Inn 300metres from town. Motel Rooms Narooma BLD
DAY 8: 20 NOV NAROOMA This morning we will aim to do a cruise to Monatgue Island. This four hour cruise will land us on the island for more birding. This evening we will have the opporutntiy to try to the local cuisine. Dinner at own expense. Cruise departure subject to weather and optional extra. Motel Rooms Narooma BL
DAY 9: 21 NOV NAROOMA SYDNEY We leave Narooma and travel north along the Princes Highway to Batemans Bay Ulladulla Eden Nowra Kiama and Wollongong before arriving in Sydney. We aim to arrive in Sydney at Coach Bay 5 at approximately 5.30 6.00PM. BL
