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.
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
Itinerary ▼
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.
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
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.