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Araucaria Ecotours
Brisbane City
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Araucaria Ecotours Tours
- Three Day Wildlife Tour
- Bushwalking In Brisbane
- Coochiemudlo Island
- Rainforests, Glow-worms and Wine
- Six Day Outback Tour
- Bird-Watching Day Tour
Three Day Wildlife Tour
View wildlife day and night in rainforests, coastal woodlands, wetlands and other native habitats, in very scenic areas plus wildlife park devoted to conservation breeding or rare species, with a zoologist designed introduction to major Australia wildlife groups and the plants they use. Why Australia is so different from other countries and what makes it different to the rest of Australia. All ages and fitness levels. Camping or very comfortable bed and breakfast by the forest. See kangaroos, koalas, platypus and other icons as well as lesser known creatures. Watch the flight of thousands of fruit bats. Advanced eco-accreditation.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 3 days
Pickup Available: Yes.
Pick up is available from accommodation in Brisbane City or Southside, other by arrangement.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8:00am | |
| Friday | 8:00pm | |
| Return time on Friday between 1900 and 2000. Does not run in the final week of December, departs Tuesday in the week before Easter. | ||
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane Transit Centre
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- Indiscapes and/or Daisy Hill State Forest
Redlands, Queensland
- Kooralbyn, Running Creek and David Fleay Wildlife Park
West Burleigh, Gold Coast, Queensland
- Border Ranges National Park and Final
Tweed Heads, New South Wales
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: travel, interpretation, activities, information kit (including informative wildlife booklet), meals, accommodation and entry fees.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $418.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Valid on: Wed,Thurs,Fri Camping. |
| 1 Adult | $616.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Bed and Breakfast. |
| Child aged 3-16 | $279.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Camping all year. |
| Child aged 3-16 | $411.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Bed and breakfast all year. |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome on tours, but must be able to keep quiet when watching for shy wildlife. Special children's camps on some weekends. Children cost two thirds of the price on most tours.
Disabled: When travelling with disabled or elderly, one guide waits with them at a scenic spot as necessary while others walk. Small collapsible wheelchairs can be carried.
Bushwalking In Brisbane
Enjoy an easy to moderate bushwalk (you choose the pace) in a variety of forests within Greater Brisbane with interpretation of flora and fauna. (usually see a variety of birds, butterflies and wildflowers, often wallabies and sometimes koalas). Picknic lunch and refreshments provided. Advanced eco-accreditation.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 7 hours
and 30 minutes
Pickup Available: Yes.
Pickup is available from accommodation in Brisbane City and Southside, other by prior arrangement.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am | 5:00pm |
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane Transit Centre
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- Toohey Forest and Karrawatha Forest
Nathan, Brisbane City, Queensland
- Daisy Hill State Forest
Daisy Hill, Logan City, Queensland
- Brisbane State Forest Park
The Gap, Brisbane City, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: travel, interpretation, entries, activities, meal, refreshments, pickup/dropoff within Brisbane Central or Southside.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $88.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
| Child aged 6-16 | $59.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions All Year. |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome on tours, but must be able to keep quiet when watching for shy wildlife. Special children's camps on some weekends. Children cost two thirds of the price on most tours.
Disabled: When travelling with disabled or elderly, one guide waits with them at a scenic spot as necessary while others walk. Small collapsible wheelchairs can be carried.
Coochiemudlo Island
Enjoy a day of gentle walking on scenic sandy beaches, rocky shores, mangroves and flora and fauna interpretation, close to Brisbane but away from the crowds. Fauna on the island usually include raptors, stone-curlews and other birds, butterflies, crabs, molluscs and other shore life. Explore mainland forest with a good chance of koalas on the way back to the city. Advanced eco-accreditation.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Pickup Available: Yes.
Pickup is available from accommodation in Brisbane City and Southside, other by arrangement.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane Transit Centre
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- Coochiemudlo Island
Redlands, Queensland
- Redland Indigiscapes
Redlands, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: transport (including ferry), interpretation, entries, activities, meal, refreshments, pickup/dropoff within Brisbane Central or Southside.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $110.00 | Tour - All Inclusive |
| Child aged 3-16 | $73.00 | Tour - All Inclusive All Year. |
Other Information
Children: Children are welcome on tours, but must be able to keep quiet when watching for shy wildlife. Special children's camps on some weekends. Children cost two thirds of the price on most tours.
Disabled: When travelling with disabled or elderly, one guide waits with them at a scenic spot as necessary while others walk. Small collapsible wheelchairs can be carried.
Rainforests, Glow-worms and Wine
See a well-designed artificial limestone cave housing many happily breeding glow-worms and helping it take the pressure off the colonies in the National Parks (must remain quiet - not suitable for young children). Walk through lush rainforests to giant trees, cycads and a waterfall. Taste local wine and chess (fruit juice also available).
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 20 days
Pickup Available: Yes.
Pickup is available from accommodation in Brisbane City and Southside, other by prior arrangement.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | 3:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am | 4:30pm |
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- Cedar Creek Wineries and Glow-worm Caves
Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
- Witches Falls National Park
Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: transport, interpretation, entries, activities, meal, refreshments, pickup/dropoff within Brisbane Central or Southside.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $132.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
| Child aged 10-16 | $88.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions All year. |
Six Day Outback Tour
Travel way out west to the true outback - red sands, red kangaroos, Major Mitchell cockatoos, brigalow, mulga. Wonderful bird life, in arid shrub lands, creek beds, freshwater and saltwater lakes. Be prepared for a long drive on the first and last day. Accommodation camping or approximate three star.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 6 days
Pickup Available: Yes.
Pickup is available from accommodation in Brisbane City and Southside, other by prior arrangement.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 6:00pm | |
| Sunday | 8:30am | |
| Departs April, May, September and October only, once or twice each of these months, please contact the operator for more details. | ||
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- St George
Queensland
- Cunnamulla and surrounds
Cunnamulla, Queensland
- Curranwyina National Park
Eulo, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: transport, interpretation, entries, activities, information kit (including informative wildlife booklet), meals, accommodation and entry fees.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $1100.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) |
| Child aged 10-16 | $733.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) All year. |
Bird-Watching Day Tour
For beginners to professional birders, visiting eucalypt forest and rainforests and/or wetlands. Advanced eco-accreditation.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Pickup Available: Yes.
Tour Departures
Departures from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour Departs From:
- Brisbane
Brisbane City
- Various locations
Brisbane City
Tour Travels To:
- Brisbane
Brisbane City, Queensland
RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from
01 Jun 08
-
31 Mar 09
Tour includes: transport, interpretation, entries, activities, meal, refreshments, pickup/dropoff within Brisbane Central or Southside.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $132.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
| Child aged 11-16 | $88.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions All year. |
* All rates quoted are a guide only. This operator may have specials throughout the year. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please make an enquiry. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Rate Information:
Please note: For extended tours, costs may vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen.
