Alans Wildlife Tours
Multiple Locations

Indicative Rate* $150.00 to $150.00 Tour Only

07 4095 3784
info@alanswildlifetours.com.au
www.alanswildlifetours.com.au

Description

With Alan's Wildlife Tours, explore the rich variety of Atherton Tablelands habitats with a knowledgeable local. Getting up close to flora and fauna in the wild provides great photographic opportunities. Amusing stories about the plants and animals not only entertain you but fashion significant memories.

In a full day you can expect four or five species of kangaroo, platypus, two possum species, butterflies and 50 different birds.

Bird Guiding offers personalised tours cater for all enthusiasts from first time beginners to twitchers. Watch and photograph the birds in their own habitat and learn about their natural history. From Golden Bowerbirds to stately Cranes, half of Australia's birds live near Yungaburra. See 85 or more species per day. Binoculars and telescope are available.

During Nocturnal Spotlighting, help spotlight the wildlife. Apart from the rare Lumholtz's Tree-Kangaroo you are likely to find about eight Coppery Brushtail Possums and three Green Ringtail Possums. Owls, geckos and bats are also regularly seen.

Transport is in guests' vehicles. Extended tours can be arranged.

Property Details

Facilities

• Guide

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Learning/Lessons/Tuition

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

Further Details:
Day tours are in the guest's vehicle and so exclusive to your group. Nocturnal tours are conducted on farm roads on the edge of a national park and may not be exclusive. They will be limited to 10.

How To Get There:
Meet your guide at the Platypus Viewing Platform on the western edge of Yungaburra on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. One hour from Cairns in the cool highlands is the place to experience the natural diversity of the Wet Tropics.

Tariff Information:
The Birdwatching and Naturalist Tours are exclusive, the day will be tailored to your needs and the season. Maximum passengers for the Birdwatching and Naturalist Tours is the maximum passengers in your personal vehicle.
Tours can be combined for a discounted rate.

Cancellation Information:
Early notice is appreciated. Nocturnal tour not conducted in heavy rain.

Alans Wildlife Tours Tours

• Naturalist Tour
• Bird Guiding
• Nocturnal Spotlighting - Tree-Kangaroo and Possum Tour
• Full Day Bird Guiding/Natural History Tour

Naturalist Tour

Explore a variety of Atherton Tablelands habitats. Getting up close to flora and fauna in the wild provides great photographic opportunities. Enjoy the stories that will enrich your experience of these diverse ecosystems.

Many rare plants are to be found on the Cairns Highlands. Your guide's knowledge allows you to view the plants at their best. Tell Alan what excites you. You choose the focus: kangaroos and platypus, primitive plants, butterflies and their food plants, geology.... then join Alan for a nocturnal tour to see Lumhotz's Tree-Kangaroos and possums.

Tour Information

8 hours
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Yungaburra
  

Tour Travels To

• Atherton Tablelands Habitat
  

Bird Guiding

Personalised tours cater for all enthusiasts ranging from first time beginners to twitchers completing their Australian list. Watch and photograph the birds in their own habitat and learn more about their natural history. Half of Australia's birds live in the Wet Tropics and many are easily found with this skilled guide and his local knowledge. A telescope is provided for closer viewing. Your Bird Tour can be customised to view the birds and habitats you want to see.

Tour Information

4 hours
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Yungaburra
  

Tour Travels To

• Habitats to suit target birds in the Tablelands area.
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Tour includes use of binoculars and telescope.
Based on two adults for half day. See website for more detailed costings.

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$105.00	Tour and Admission Minimum two adults
Child aged 0-14	$10.00	When accompanied by two fare paying adults.

Nocturnal Spotlighting - Tree-Kangaroo and Possum Tour

The rare Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo is restricted to the uplands of Australia's wet tropics. It is the smallest of the tree-kangaroos.

Long powerful forearms and short broad feet allow this kangaroo to live in the rainforest canopy. Males can grow to ten kilograms, with a 70 centimetre tail that is used for balance. Tree-kangaroos can move their feet independently. This walking tour is conducted along farm roads.

The Wet Tropic area of Australia is home to 14 species of possum. On a regular nocturnal tour you are likely to see about eight Coppery Brushtail Possums and three Green Ringtail Possums. Striped Possums are sometimes seen. These little carnivores are highly active unlike the slothful Greens.

Tours to view other species by arrangement.

Tour Information

2 hours
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Platypus Viewing Platform
  

Tour Travels To

• Mabi Forest
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Includes the use of binoculars and shared use of spotlights.

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$70.00	Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Minimum two adults
Child aged 0-14	$15.00	Tour and Admission When accompanied by two fare paying adults.

Full Day Bird Guiding/Natural History Tour

Alan will personalise your tour to your interests. It may be platypus, kangaroos, birds, other animals including insects, botany, ... Let him know.

Catering for all enthusiasts ranging from first time beginners to twitchers completing their Australian list. Watch and photograph the birds in their own habitat and learn more about their natural history. Half of Australia's birds live in the Wet Tropics and many are easily found with this skilled guide and his local knowledge. A telescope is provided for closer viewing.

If seeking maximum species numbers, over 80 species is likely and 100 is possible. Some Rare birds require more time. Golden Bowerbirds are seen at the bower from July to New Year, cranes from June to November.

Extended tours by arrangement.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Yungaburra
  

Tour Travels To

• Yungaburra
  

Rates - All Year 2011/2012 *

Valid: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12

Rate Type	Cost	Inclusions
1 Adult	$150.00	Tour Only Minimum two adults
Child aged 0-14	$10.00	When accompanied by two fare paying adults.