Full Day Birdlife Tour in Bribie Island

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Highlights

  • Abundant birdlife and stunning beachfront views
  • Visit a bird sanctuary with a variety of bird species
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe 191
  • Explore diverse bushwalks with colorful bird encounters
  • Bird-watchers paradise at Buckley's Hole Conservation Park

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Brisbane Intl Airport
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Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane
I drive a silver Nissan X trail with the green logo of Brisbane Nature Tours on both sides. Please ensure you are ready at the pick-up point, as parking can be problematic in the City.

What to expect

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Bribie Island

After the pick-up, we drive to the Pumicestone Passage, where we will enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beachfront. This walk has excellent birdwatching opportunities and wildflowers. The views over the Glass House Mountains are stunning.

Duration 60 minutes
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Bribie Island

We then drive to Kakadu beach. Kakadu Beach is a beautiful park and bird sanctuary at Banksia Beach on Bribie Island. It is home to one of the few roost sites in the Pumicestone Passage and a gorgeous place to spend time in nature. Some common bird sightings include the Spotted Dove, Crested Pigeon, Buff-banded Rail, Beach Thick-knee, and the Pied Stilt. Wader species include the Whimbrel, Great Knot, Eastern Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper, Red-necked Stint, Sooty Oystercatcher, and the Lesser Sand Plover, among many others.

Duration 60 minutes
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Bribie Island

Cafe 191 Lunch

Duration 60 minutes
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Bribie Island

After lunch at Cafe 191, we will do a few bushwalks. The “Banksia, Palm Grove, and Melaleuca Bicentennial” bushwalks begin near the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. We will walk through Eucalypt forests, Paperbark wetlands, and Wallum heathlands. Rainbow Bee-eaters, Red-backed Fairy-wrens, and Eastern Yellow Robins are some of the colourful birds you may encounter.

Duration 120 minutes
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Bribie Island

We will finish or start our tour (depending on the tides) at Buckley’s Hole Conservation Park. Buckley’s Hole covers almost 88 hectares, including a freshwater lagoon, woodlands, open forest, mangroves, swamplands, and a stunning beach. It is a bird-watchers paradise; there are more than 190 species of birdlife that call the conservation park home.

Duration 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
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    Not recommended for children
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What our experts say

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    Bring binoculars for birdwatching.
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    Try local seafood at Cafe 191.
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    Visit nearby Buckley’s Hole for more birds.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for bushwalks.
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    Check tide times for best viewing.

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