Birding Mighty Darling 2010
| Accmdated: | No |
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| No.of days: | 11 |
| Ex: | Sydney to Sydney |
| Departure: | 30th Sep - 10th October, 2010 |
| Price: | $2000pp $2000pp |
| Deposit: | $250pp |
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The recent rain in Queensland has restored life back to the Darling River. This trip is a unique opportunity to see mighty river at its best. Birdlife will be taking full advantage of the influx of water.
Trip Overview
Details of Trip
BOOKINGS: Can only be confirmed with the payment of $250 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. 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 some assistance with preparation is required. All camping fees. All National Park entrance fees. All camping gear including two-person tents foam sleep mats tables and chairs. Any additional flights cruises side excursions are optional extras. Note on the itinerary "Bush Camps" do not have facilities "Camps" are at Caravan Parks with full facilities National Park campsites have limited facilities. Includes twin share accommodation at Trilby.
Minimum Passengers
12
Itinerary
THURS 30 SEP: Sydney - Warrumbungles
Our first night is at the Warrumbungles National Park. Lying between the moist eastern coastal zone and the dryer plains to the west, the Warrumbungles are sometimes called the place where the east meets west. Due to this position the mountains provide protection for flora and fauna suited to both habitats. (LD)
FRI 1 OCT: Barwon River - Brewarrina area (bush camp)
We will stop at the fish traps at Brewarrina which are estimated to be over 40,000 years old and were included in the National Heritage List on 3 June 2005. This elaborate network of rock weirs and pools stretches for around half a kilometre along the riverbed from the town weir and were built by the ancient tribes to catch fish as they swam upstream. We first encounter the Darling River between Brewarrina and Bourke, where the Barwon, Bogan and Culgoa Rivers merge to become the mighty Darling. (BLD)
SAT 2 OCT: Bourke, Gundabooka National Park, Overnight Trilby
We stop at Bourke to view the historic wharf before travelling on to Gundabooka National Park. Mount Gunderbooka rises to 500 m among the rust-coloured cliffs, gorges and hills of the Gunderbooka Range. The park was created in April 1996 and covers an area of 63,902 hectares. Mixed woodlands cover most of the park and more than 130 species of birds have been recorded including Major Mitchell Cockatoos and Halls Babbler. Our base for the next two nights will be at Trilby, a farm stay on the banks of the Darling near Louth. (BLD)
SUN 3 OCT: Trilby
Covering about 80,000 hectares, Trilby is a working sheep and cattle station. The flat open country supports a mixture of birdlife ranging from water-birds along the river to birds of the plains such as Mulga Parrots, Budgerigars and Hooded and Red-capped Robins. (BLD)
MON 4 OCT: Menindee Lakes
We leave Trilby to travel through the historic port town of Wilcannia with its old sandstone buildings, historic centre Lift Bridge and old wharf that handled cargo so many years ago. We follow the river along outback tracks to our base for the next two nights at Menindee Lakes. (BLD)
TUE 5 OCT Menindee Lakes
At Menindee the river flows into three large bodies of water, two of which are within Kinchega National Park. When the lakes are full, they are a very important refuge for breeding water-birds such as ibis, egrets and herons. As well as for irrigation, the lakes also supplies water to Broken Hill. (BLD)
WED 6 OCT: Wentworth
We continue our journey along the Darling to Wentworth. Sitting at the junction of two great rivers, the Murray and Darling, Wentworth was a thriving river port during the 19th century. Many historic buildings remain. (BLD)
THUR 7 OCT: Wentworth
An easy day relaxing around this historic town. View the junction of two rivers and visit the Perry sand hills-dunes, a unique land formation of 400 acres of continuously shifting sand dunes which are often used as background for movies and TV shows. You may wish to take cruise on a paddle-steamer along the river. (BLD)
FRI 8 OCT Darlington Point
We leave the Darling to travel east to Darlington Point, a small but pretty town on Murrumbidgee River. (BLD)
SAT 9 OCT: Darlington Point
Darlington Point is surrounded by good birdwatching areas. We will seek the advice of local birdwatching to choice the best sites for birdwatching throughout the day. (BLD)
SUN 10 OCT: Return to Sydney
We travel through Narrandera, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai to end our journey in Sydney. (BL)
