Birding in Tasmania

This full-day tour offers a broad overview of Bruny Island, visiting a range of habitats and key wildlife sites with an expert birding guide.
The day begins with a guided walk through the Inala Private Reserve — a 500-acre (205 ha) Land for Wildlife property that supports a variety of threatened species and all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic birds. From a purpose-built canopy platform, you'll have the opportunity to view the endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote at close range, within one of its largest known colonies. The raptor hide may provide sightings of the Tasmanian subspecies of Wedge-tailed Eagle and the striking white morph of the Grey Goshawk. The reserve is also home to the uncommon white morph of the Red-necked Wallaby. Your guide will share insights into the conservation efforts underway to protect these species and their habitats.
From here, continue to historic and scenic Adventure Bay, where cool temperate rainforest meets white sand beaches. You’ll explore coastal forest and shoreline, searching for species such as Hooded Plover, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Kelp Gull and Pacific Gull. Offshore, there’s a chance of spotting Shy Albatross, dolphins, Humpback Whales, and rafts of thousands of Short-tailed Shearwaters (seasonal).
After a relaxed lunch by the beach, visit the site where the first botanical specimens of the genus Eucalyptus were collected. A short walk through wet eucalypt forest and alongside a tree-fern-lined stream may produce sightings of Scrubtit, Tasmanian Thornbill and Tasmanian Scrubwren – three of Tasmania’s less conspicuous endemics – as well as Pink Robin.
Time permitting, your guide may also drive you to Cape Bruny for sweeping views of the Southern Ocean (next stop: Antarctica!) and a chance of encountering Tawny-crowned Honeyeater.