Destination: Georgetown & Gulf Savannah Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days Start / End: Cairns Best Time: May – October (Dry Season)
Travelling west from Cairns across the Atherton Tablelands and over the Great Dividing Range, this short extension introduces a striking contrast to the rainforests of the Wet Tropics. As the landscape opens into the vast savannah woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and rocky escarpments of Queensland’s Gulf Savannah, an entirely new suite of birds and wildlife awaits.
The Georgetown region is one of northern Australia’s premier destinations for dry country birding, offering excellent opportunities to encounter species seldom seen in the wetter coastal regions. Target birds include Black-throated Finch, Squatter Pigeon, Australian Bustard, Apostlebird, Grey-crowned Babbler, Red-winged Parrot, Brolga and a variety of raptors including Wedge-tailed Eagle, Brown Falcon, Whistling Kite and Brown Goshawk. This tour pairs perfectly with a Wet Tropics itinerary, providing an outstanding contrast in habitats, landscapes and bird diversity within just a few hours of Cairns.