Classic Tour
Birding Tours
Half / Full / Multi-day Options
Melbourne, Victoria & Australia Wide
Summary:
Australia is home to some of the most incredible bird species (and birding locations) that the world has to offer. Home to over 850 species (46% of which are endemic!), Treeswift Wildlife can help connect you with these amazing birds in whatever fashion best suits your targets, budget, time frames, locations, and requirements. We service everyone from beginners to seasoned-pro’s, classic birders to bird photographers, and from half days, full days, and multi-day options! Currently, we have permanent guides based in Melbourne, Victoria and guest guides in almost city in Australia – however, regularly tour right around the country. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us and we’ll look forward to showing you some of best birding you’ve ever experienced!
Birding Tours (Melbourne & Victoria)
Victoria is one of Australia’s most impressive birding states. Though it only makes up around 3% of the continent, this small state still records over 400 species annually, including some of the rarest and most spectacular species in the world, many of which are endemic. For birders, Treeswift Wildlife can help connect you with these incredible species in whatever fashion best suits your targets, budget, time frames, and requirements. We service everyone from beginners to seasoned-pro’s, classic birders to bird photographers, and from half days, full days, and multi-day options! Whether in Melbourne or further afield, we can organise a great birding experience for you. Some of our top target species include: Superb Lyrebird, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Pink Robin, Greater Sooty Owl, Powerful Owl, Crested Bellbird, Rainbow Bee-eater, Swift Parrot, Spotted Quailthrush, Mallee Emuwren, Pink Cockatoo, Pink-eared Duck, Spotted Harrier, Hooded Plover, Orange-bellied Parrot, Emu, White-bellied Sea Eagle and many, many more!
The Western Treatment Plant (Melbourne):
The Western Treatment Plant is one of the world’s most renowned birding locations – and for good reason. Covering a significant 10,000+ hectares of lakes, settling ponds, coastline, rivers, grasslands, swamps, saltmarsh, and sparse woodland, this ‘sewage’ farm is a true mecca for birds and birders alike. Expect to see up to 100 species in a single day visit through Spring and Summer, with enormous flocks of migrating shorebirds, thousands of ducks and waterfowl, skies etched with birds of prey, saltmarsh crawling with rails and crakes, rivers lined with spoonbills, brolga, geese, and avocets, and grasslands with ibis, lapwings, robins, parrots, and finches (just to name a few!). More significantly, this is the last refuge of the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot (less than 50 birds left in the wild), who migrate annually from Tasmania to winter on the mainland – a rare sight indeed! For an incredible day where you will fill every last bit of space on your camera’s memory card without ever having to leave the car, contact Treeswift Wildlife for an unforgettable birding experience! Highlight species include…well, everything!
Spotlighting & Nocturnal Tours (Melbourne):
Melbourne’s eastern forest are home to some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife. Join us for a spotlighting adventure where we will target bird species including Greater Sooty Owl, Powerful Owl, Australian Boobook, White-throated Nightjar, Eastern Barn Owl, and Australian Owlet-nightjar. All spotlighting equipment included!
Big Birding Day (Melbourne/Australia-Wide):
We get it, you like birds! So why don’t we make a day of it? And by day, we mean a BIG day! A day where we try to see as many species as possible over a massive 14-hour birding race. We will travel to wetlands, woodland, wet forest, coastal reserves, dry forest, rainforest, lakes, and saltmarsh trying to connect with as many species as possible. Expect a start before dawn for owls and frogmouths before hitting the ground at dawn. This high-octane trip is not for the faint-hearted but for the obsessed, driven, and those a little bird mad! Our Big Birding Day’s currently operate in Melbourne only, but feel free to inquire for other locations. A Big Day can result in 150+ species – so what are you waiting for?
Custom Birding Tours & Multiple Days (Australian-Wide):
Need more than a day, or two? We can help you out! Join us on a multi-day tour as we explore some of the country’s most inspiring locations whilst connecting with some of the world’s most exceptional species! These are custom tours to suit your budgets, time frames, target species, and all our requirements. Both hardcore tours for rarities and photography bookings welcomed. We operate in all states and can put a custom itinerary together for any combination of target species. Get in touch today for more details!
Birding Tours
Trip At A Glance:
- Flexible Dates
- Private Groups Only
- Comfortable Vehicles / Travel
- Amazing Photo Opportunities
- Expert Private Guide
- First Aid & Covid-Safe
Prices:
- Half Day (6hrs) - $320 for 1-2 people
- Full Day (12hrs) - $540 for 1-2 people
- Spotlighting Only (4hrs) - $300 for 1-2 people
- Additional guests +$50 each
- Customised Tours start from only $320
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