Early Morning Birdwatching cruises and Sunset Photography nature tours on the Daintree River.
Alex is a keen wildlife enthusiast and photographer who has been guiding in the region for 15 years. He loves nothing more that helping guests see a new species for the first time, or getting that cracker photo.
Early morning
Offers the optimum opportunity for some great bird-watching and photography.
Species often found include the Great- Billed Heron, Black Bittern when in season, Nankeen Night Heron, Papuan Frogmouth, Double-Eyed Fig Parrot, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Shining Flycatcher, Large-billed Gerygone, Yellow bellied Sunbird – (Olive backed).
Sunset Tour
Late afternoon is also another very rewarding time on the river for birdwatching. As the wind tends to drop late in the afternoon, you can observe birds looking for that last meal of the day, or flying down to the water bathing, before retiring for the night.
See a crocodile laying on a bank catching the last of the sun’s rays; green tree snakes coming out on to the edge of the Native Hibiscus to sleep for the night. Or spot an Amethystine Python curled up in a tree after having a large meal. Watch as hundreds of Cattle Egrets fly low over the water on their way to roost for the night. The fragrance of flowering trees dispersing their perfume late evening add to the river experience.
Finish your tour with some magical sunsets.
Important Information
Price Range
- $70 Adults
- $45 Children
Times
- Morning Cruise 7am to 9am
- Afternoon Cruise 4pm to 6pm
- Private 3 hour tours – by arrangement
Wheelchair Access
No
Pre-Book Required
Yes – Please call 0447 546 926
Location
Daintree Village Jetty, Daintree Village
