Granite Belt Birding: Girraween and Sundown National Parks

A private Granite Belt birding trip around Stanthorpe, Girraween and Sundown National Parks for Turquoise Parrot, Diamond Firetail and other dry-country targets.

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  • 2 days
  • Group 1-3 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Price on request
  • Private tour
  • Pace: moderate
  • Language: English
  • City: Brisbane/Stanthorpe
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About this tour

Drive to the Granite Belt and bird the Stanthorpe area, Girraween National Park and Sundown National Park with Tom Tarrant. The itinerary focuses on notable dry-country and woodland birds, with timing and route adjusted to the target list.

Possible target birds include Turquoise Parrot, Diamond Firetail, Chestnut-rumped Heathwren, Spotted Quail-thrush and, with extra time, Superb Lyrebird.

Route, price, timing and logistics are arranged after a BirdWatch inquiry.

Guides

Tom Tarrant
English
Itinerary
Day 1
Stanthorpe and Girraween birding
Girraween National Park

Travel to the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt area and search suitable woodland and national-park habitats for Turquoise Parrot, Diamond Firetail, Chestnut-rumped Heathwren and Spotted Quail-thrush.

Day 2
Sundown National Park and additional targets
Sundown National Park

Continue birding Granite Belt and Sundown-area habitats. The schedule can be extended for more difficult targets such as Superb Lyrebird or for additional photography time.

Locations & map

  • Girraween National Park - Queensland Australia
  • Sundown National Park - Queensland Australia
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Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: By arrangement; dry woodland and Granite Belt conditions vary seasonally.

Price: Price on request

Included

  • Private guiding - Guiding by Tom Tarrant.
  • Birding route planning - Route adjusted to Granite Belt targets and conditions.

Not included

  • Accommodation and meals - Overnight motel or other stay is not included unless separately confirmed.
  • Transport and vehicle costs - Confirm vehicle arrangements and any per-kilometre costs with Tom.

Transport & stays

  • Private vehicle or client rental vehicle The Granite Belt route requires road travel from the Greater Brisbane area. | Meet: By arrangement. | Pickup: Confirm pickup and vehicle arrangements after inquiry.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Confirm current cancellation terms directly with Tom before booking.

Payment Terms

Payment terms and any deposit are agreed after a BirdWatch inquiry.

Insurance & Safety

Travel and personal insurance are the traveller's responsibility unless otherwise confirmed.
Most tours are planned at a reasonable fitness level and do not require huge exertion, but field conditions, weather and target species can affect walking distance and timing.

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