Birdwatching accommodation in Far North Queensland 2 hours from Cairns, 1 hour from Port Douglas, 2.5 hours to Cooktown and beyond to Cape York.
Bustard Downs is a birdwatchers paradise, in a stunning country bushland setting away from the crowds. Explore a gallery forest of giant Melaleucas along the Mary Creek, take a refreshing dip with no crocodiles. Bird watch Australian Bustard, Red-wing parrot, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo & Great Bowerbird. Watch the sunrise while wildlife spotting the many species of mammals including Agile Wallaby, as well as reptiles, frogs, birds and insects.
You can download the complete bird list for Bustard Downs and surrounding areas here.
”Sometimes birders just get lucky, we sure did when we found, and stayed in Bustard Downs! Thanks Jo “ Dodge & Lorna Panama & San Antonio Texas U.S.A.
”Wonderful hospitality, very friendly & clean rooms, loved seeing the Bustards” John G. - Florida, U.S.A.
Total Solar Eclipse Australia 2012
North Queensland November 14th
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Bustard Downs is easily located at 61 & 93 East Mary Rd, just off the Mulligan Highway at Maryfarms. Maryfarms is 20kms north of Mt. Molloy or 8kms south of Mt. Carbine.
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