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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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| Kimberley Birdwatching | Stirling Range Retreat | Raptor Presentations | |
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Kimberley Birdwatching, WA
| "Our tours range from 3 hours to 21 days throughout the Kimberley region. Most trips involve camping in the bush, we also offer accommodation trips and cruises. Shorter tours discover the Broome environs - all trips cover avifauna and plants. The diverse habitats of the Kimberley make birdwatching challenging and exceptional with species like Gouldian Finch, Purple-crowned Fairy-wren, Red Goshawk, Rainbow Pitta and the Kimberley endemic Black Grasswren. Land based tours are 4WD safaris, we also arrange boat charters along the Kimberley coastline and islands and air charters for those who are short on time. The choices are endless!" | ||
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Kimberley Birdwatching PO Box 220 BROOME WA 6725 Ph: (08) 9192 1246 Fax: (08) 9192 1246 Email: info@kimberleybirdwatching.com.au Website: www.kimberleybirdwatching.com.au
Business Type: Tour Operator (Ornithological Tours) |
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Wildlife commonly seen: Gouldian Finch, Purple-crowned Wren, Black Grasswren, Asiatic Dowitcher, Broadbilled Sandpiper Rare spottings: Red Goshawk, Northern Shrike Tit, Chestnut-backed Button Quail, Yellow Chat, Rainbow Pitta Most exciting: Irrawaddy Dolphin, Humpback Whale, (King Brown) Mulga Snake, Rough-scaled Python, Saltwater Crocodile |
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Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises, WA
Today the 1800 million year old Kimberley remains one of the world's last unique wildliferness areas, featuring rugged escarpments, dramatic ranges, spectacular gorges and majestic waterfalls. Water lilies, glorious ferns, ancient rain forests , and many species of birtds are abundant, along with the salt water ctocodile. Bird-watching, crocodile spotting and creek excursions will be a greaty opportunity for the cameras as you wionder at the massive tidal movements, rock formations and nautral history of this ancient land. Our friendly and experienced crew are hapy to share their extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of this ancient land |
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Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises PO Box 2838 BROOME WA 6725 Ph: (08) 9193 6131 Fax: (08) 9193 6303 Email: cruise@kimberleyquest.com.au Website: www.kimberleyquest.com.au Business Type: Tour Operator (Charter Boat) |
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Raptor Presentations, WA
| "Raptor Presentations provides interpretive talks that bring people close to nature. Some presentations are part of guided walks, while others focus on indoor activities. Live raptors (native birds of prey) are the main focus during visits to schools, clubs and community groups." | ||
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Raptor Presentations 11 Telopia Drive DUNCRAIG WA 6023Ph: 0403 164 748 Fax: (08) 9447 7231Email: raptor@echidna.id.auWebsite: raptor.iinet.net.au Business Type: "Incursion" provider for schools |
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Wildlife commonly seen: Brown Goshhawk, Australian Little Falcon, Masked Owl Rare spottings: Australian Kestrel, Black-shouldered Kite |
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Armadale Reptile Centre, WA
| "Established in 1995, the centre houses over 300 animals comprising of 50 different species of reptiles, 10 species of mammals and 16 species of birds on display. Animals are housed in natural surroundings, opportunities to hold or touch our reptiles are offered to visitors. We also have a mobile education service and rehabilitation hospital that cares for sick and injured wildlife. Open 7 days a week from 10.00am - 4.00pm daily. Phone (08) 9399 6927 for more information." | |
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Armadale Reptile Centre304-308 Southwestern HighwayWUNGONG WA 6112Ph: (08) 9399 6927 Fax: (08) 9399 6927Email: armreptilecentre@iprimus.com.auWebsite: www.armadalereptilecentre.com.au Business Type: Wildlife Sanctuary/Park |
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Wildlife commonly seen: Saltwater Crocodiles, Venomous snakes, Kangaroos and Emus, Geckoes (Knob-tails), Magnificent Tree-frogs Rare spottings: Nephrurus Amyae (Spiny Knob-tailed Gecko) |
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Stirling Range Retreat, WA
"Just 90km north of Albany, the Retreat is 35 acres of natural bush adjoining Stirling Range National Park. Accommodation is clustered amongst mallee vegetation and networked with nature observation trails. Over 80 bird species have been recorded at Stirling Range Retreat, and sightings of various native mammals, frogs and lizards are common. Guided Nature Tours are conducted on request except in September and October, when Floral Secrets Wildflower and Orchid Tours (daily at 9am from 1st September to 31st October) and Dusk and Dawn Bird Walks (daily at 8am and 4pm from mid September to 31st October) are offered."
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Stirling Range RetreatChester Pass Road (opposite Bluff Knoll turnoff)STIRLING RANGE WA 6338Ph: (08) 9827 9229 Fax: (08) 9827 9224Email: stirlingrangeretreat@bigpond.com Website: www.stirlingrange.com.au Business Type: Accommodation, Eco Tours |
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Wildlife commonly seen: Western Grey Kangaroo, Western Brush Wallaby,Brushtail Possum, Elegant Parrot, Willie Wagtail, Restless Flycatcher, Grey Shrike Thrush, Australian Owlet Nightjar, Carnaby?s Black-cockatooRare spottings: Echidna, Quokka, Honey Possum, Pygmy Possum, Southern Emu-wren, Regent Parrot, Western Spinebill, Square-tailed Kite, Western Whipbird Most exciting: Queen of Sheba orchid, Crested Shrike-tit |
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Disclaimer: Although all care has been taken in compiling the above information, Wildlife Tourism Australia does not guarantee the standard of the products or the information supplied by any of the listings.