Pittas at the Tip of Cape York
fly-in-fly-out ex Cairns
2 guides and 2 vehicles - split group 2x4
Get away from the crowds at Iron Range!
Early January 2026
Fly-in-fly out Cairns to Bamaga
Expressions of interest
Inclusions like airfare and price will change when costing is done. It is possible price will reduce substantially if airfare is not included.
$5995
single supp.+$800
deposit $1600
6
days
DESCRIPTION:
Explore and bird the area north of the Jardine River accessible only by aircraft at this time of year. The Lockerbie Scrub is a recent rain forest established by birds depositing seed from PNG and further south. It is surrounded by drier eucalyptus and paperbark forest. The rainforest is a refuge and stronghold for birds also found in New Guinea, but with a restricted distribution in Australia.
This tour is run in early January to coincide with the breeding season of the migratory birds from PNG and gives you the best possible chance to view the beautiful Papuan Pitta whilst avoiding the crowds at Iron Range.
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BIRD HIGHLIGHTS:
We search for the Papuan Pitta on their summer visit from PNG. Raucous Palm Cockatoo and the Magnificent Riflebird are also on the list as well as Marbled Frogmouth, Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Frilled-necked Monarch, Trumpet Manucode, Northern Scrub-robin, White-faced Robin, Spotted Whistling-Duck, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, Yellow-legged Flycatcher, White-streaked Honeyeater, Tawny-breasted Honeyeater, Tropical Scrubwren and many more. We will also take a half day boat trip to several uninhabited islands to see the Ashy-bellied and Yellow White-eye, Red-headed Honeyeater and Mangrove Robin using a specialist local guide.
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PRICE INCLUDES:
Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, return airfares from Cairns airport to Bamaga booked as a curtesy for you, four wheel drive hire, and all meals. Guiding by Doug Herrington and Rob Reed.
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DON'T FORGET:
A deposit of $1600 is required to confirm your booking which becomes non-refundable once airfares are booked as tickets are not refundable!(A portion may be refunded if a replacement for a cancelation is found)
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BOOK NOW
To book, please email herrington01@bigpond.com or phone Doug on 0418 757 288 or fill out the form below.
OUR TIPS:
Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots and light weight clothing with long trousers and long sleeves. Personal insect repellent is a must.
8 Passengers
2 Guides
2 Vehicles
single supplement +$800
SCHEDULE:
Departs from Cairns domestic airport T2 on January 2026.
Returns to Cairns Domestic airport T2 on January 2026.