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Join the Northern Australian specialists on birdwatching and photographic safaris.

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Spaces are limited so get in early.

 

We’ll design your ideal private itinerary or you can join our genuine small group tours with like-minded guests.
Birding, Nature & Bird Photography Tours: Departing Darwin, Kakadu, Alice Springs, Kununurra, Broome, Mount Isa Australia.

Our specialist bird guide Luke Paterson holds incredible birding skills, acute sight and hearing and excellence in customer service and satisfaction, making him one of Australia's best bird guides and tour operators. Expert local knowledge of the flora and fauna helps Luke Paterson find guests their target species and experiences.

We know there are different kinds of bird watchers, wildlife photographers and nature-lovers, and luckily, we can guide you all.

Advantages of touring with NT Bird Specialists

  • Multi award-winning tour operators and professional bird guiding team
  • Seeking endemic, rare and iconic birds and wildlife in a diverse range of tropical habitats (over 400 bird species in the region)
  • Capturing brilliant photographic moments
  • Safety and comfort from our experienced and professional team
  • Enjoying flexibility during private tours and tailored itineraries
  • Genuine ecotourism, low impact tours that support the environment and local communities
  • Enjoying excellent interpretation and customer services
  • Travelling to stunning remote natural landscapes, largely unpopulated by people

  • Immersing in your surroundings while cruising rivers, wetlands and lakes
  • Fresh, healthy and home-cooked meals
  • Hotels, luxury or camping options to suit everyone's taste
  • Modern spacious and luxurious commercial tourist vehicles
  • Making the most out of daylight hours, optimising time spent in the field
  • Experiencing ancient and modern aboriginal cultures, occupation and rock art sites
  • Exploring World Heritage National Parks
  • Birds! Birds! Birds! Birds! Birds!
  • Assurance of touring with an award-winning Australian Accredited Tourism Business and Licensed Commercial Tour Operator

During an NT Bird Specialists’ tour, you’ll explore the best bird watching and wildlife locations by comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, boat and on foot. Our tours are designed to maximise your viewing opportunities and the diverse range of birdwatching, photographic, wildlife insights we offer across the Top End, means you don’t just have to love birds to enjoy our tours.

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Bird Watching Tours

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Bird Watching Tours

Birdwatch the best birding locations northern Australia has to offer with our award-winning local expert guide, Luke Paterson.

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Photography Tours

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Photography Tours

Each tour is designed to capture jaw-dropping photos in the tropical outback.

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Wildlife & Nature Tours

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Wildlife & Nature Tours

Nature-lovers interested in exploring a broad range of unique bird, wildlife and cultural highlights in remote tropical regions will love these tours.

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Group Tours & Calendar

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Group Tours & Calendar

Enjoy affordable Birding and Wildlife adventure tours with like-minded guests.

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Private Tours & Tailored Itineraries

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Private Tours & Tailored Itineraries

Prefer a private service or already have a target species in mind? Enjoy taking your time or need to get that photo? Have other interests besides birdwatching?

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Sri Lanka - Birdwatching & Wildlife Safaris

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Sri Lanka - Birdwatching & Wildlife Safaris

Join us to explore world class nature tourism destinations. We know where to find endemic birds and wildlife in Sri Lanka.

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Borneo Birding & Wildlife EcoTours

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Borneo Birding & Wildlife EcoTours

Join us to explore Asia's best birding and mammal locations with Malaysian Borneo Bird Guides, while staying in Borneo's deluxe and luxury eco resorts.

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About our Tours

Our tours are fully accommodated and inclusive of all meals. We dine in natural bush settings and local restaurants and proudly support the locally owned and indigenous businesses that we partner with.

All tours listed can be booked as private itineraries for varying special-interest levels, or we can tailor-make your personalised itinerary to suit your needs. View our international Sri Lanka itineraries too.

Rest assured with our award-winning team, as we combine over 39 years experience in the Northern Territory and Kimberley regions when packaging our genuine small group and custom ecotours, so you have more time to view wildlife and soak up your surroundings in comfort.
Our services in special-interest nature tourism are amongst the best on offer. Come and experience it for yourself.

 

From the moment we pick you up from your hotel in Darwin, until we drop you off again.
  • Experienced and professional award-winning bird guide and tour operation
  • Excellence in guiding skill and local natural history knowledge
  • Private tailored itineraries or small groups (maximum 6 or 8 guests). Please enquire for larger group bookings.
  • All accommodation while on multi-day tours
  • All tours and cruises stated in itinerary
  • All meals on tour (please notify us of allergies at time of booking)
  • Cool water, tea and coffee (alcoholic beverages excluded)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Take home bird list
  • Spotting scope, binoculars and field guides to share
  • National Park permits and entry fees
  • Emergency communications and first-aid kit
  • Assurance of travelling with an award-winning Australian
  • Accredited Tourism Business and Licensed Commercial Tour Operator and Vehicle
  • Seeking endemic, rare and iconic birds and wildlife in a diverse range of tropical habitats (over 400 bird species in the region)
  • Safety and comfort from our experienced and professional team
  • Numerous opportunities to capture brilliant photographic moments
  • Enjoying excellent interpretation and customer services
  • Travelling to stunning remote natural landscapes, largely unpopulated by people
  • Immersing in your surroundings while cruising rivers, wetlands and lakes
  • Experiencing ancient and modern aboriginal cultures, occupation and rock art sites
  • Exploring World Heritage National Parks
  • Enjoying flexibility during private tours
  • Making the most out of daylight hours, optimising time spent in the outback
  • Birds! Birds! Birds! Birds! Birds!
  • Genuine small group touring
  • Assurance of touring with an award-winning Australian Accredited Tourism Business and Licensed Commercial Tour Operator
  • Airfares
  • Airport taxes
  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation (that is not specifically listed in the tour itinerary)
  • Internet charges
  • Phone calls
  • Laundry
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Food/drinks not stated on the itinerary
  • Evening meal drinks (incl. Alcoholic beverages)
  • Excess baggage and activities
  • Personal shopping
  • Gratuities
  • anything not specified in your itinerary are excluded from the price of the tour.

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NT Bird Specialists’ Scheduled Departures 2018
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Tour DateDurationTour InterestTour NameGroup SizeAvailabilityPrice From (AUD)
6 Jan - 31 Dec
2026 		VariousAllNew Groups or Private Tour AvailabilityOpen a new group tour or book private options. Northern Territory, Western Australia, Sri Lanka, Borneo1-8 GuestsYESEnquire now
1 Jan - 31 Dec
2026 		10-16 DaysBirdwatching, Wildlife & CulturePrivate Sri Lanka Birding, Wildlife & Cultural ToursSeek Sri Lanka's 'Big Five', as well as 34 endemic birds & up to 8 World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka1-10 GuestsYESFully accommodated with all meals & toursEnquireSingle Supplement TBA
17 Feb - 3 Mar
2026 		15 DaysBirdwatching & WildlifeSri Lanka Birding and Wildlife TourSeek Sri Lanka's 35 endemic birds as well as the 'Big 5' on our tropical birding tour plus wildlife of Sri Lanka6-11 GuestsNOSold OutFully ensuited lodging with all meals & tours$12,895Single Supplement $1,990
19 - 29
May
2026 2027 Available		11 DaysBirding, Photography, Wildlife, BushwalkingKimberley Birdwatching & Remote Wilderness TourThe most immersive Kimberley birding tour available! Black Grasswren, Kimberley Honeyeater, Partridge Pigeon, Mitchell Falls. 6-8 GuestsNOSold OutEnsuite (twin share 7 nights hotels, 3 night camp) $12,979Single Supplement $995
30 - 30
May
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day FOGG Dam Birdwatching/Photography Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Kingfishers and other wetland & monsoon favourites on our 1 day Fogg Dam tour3-8 GuestsYES*Joins Kimberley Expedition, & 1 day Darwin tourPer guest (group)$369Private Tour (1-2 guests)Additional guests $195$1,395
31 - 31
May
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day Darwin Birdwatching Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl, Chestnut Rail and other Darwin favourites on our 1 day tour3-8 GuestsYES*Joins Kimberley Expedition, & 1 day Fogg tourPer guest (group)$369Private Tour (1-2 guests)$1,250+Additional guests $195
5 - 9
Jun
2026 		5 daysBirding, Endemic Birds & Wildlife, Mammals, Aboriginal Rock Art5 Day Kakadu Top End Birding, Wildlife & Nature TourExplore Aboriginal rock art sites home to endemic species. Cruise Ramsar-listed waterways to view & photograph abundant bird and reptile-life in lily-covered wetlands.5-8 GuestsYESEnsuite (twin share)$4,429Single Supplement$679
25 Jun - 2 Jul
2026 		8 Day
7 Night 		Photography tour 8 Day Tropical Outback Bird Photography TourGouldian Finch, Star Finch, Pictorella Mannikin, Purple-crowned Fairywren, Cockatiel, Little Kingfisher, Rainbow Pitta, Hooded Parrot4-7 GuestsYES*Joins 1 day Darwin/Fogg toursEnsuite (twin share)$7,795Single supplement $1,095
3 - 3
Jul
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day Darwin Birdwatching Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl, Chestnut Rail and other Darwin favourites on our 1 day tour3-8 GuestsYES*Joins Top End Bird Photography TourPer guest (group)$379Private Tour (1-2 guests)$1,250+Additional guests $195
4 - 4
Jul
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day FOGG Dam Birdwatching/Photography Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Kingfishers and other wetland & monsoon favourites on our 1 day Fogg Dam tour3-8 GuestsYES*Joins Top End Bird Photography TourPer guest (group)$389Private Tour (1-2 guests)Additional guests $195$1,395+
19 - 29
Jul
2026 		11 Day
10 Night 		Birdwatching tour 11 Day Ultimate Top End Birding Adventure TourLake Argyle, Kakadu, Darwin: Red Goshawk, Northern Shriketit, Yellow Chat, Spinifex Pigeon, Star Finch, Gouldian Finch, Hooded Parrot *Starts Darwin, Ends Kununurra6-10 GuestsYESEnsuite (twin share)$8,979Single Supplement $1,399
4 - 8
Aug
2026 		5 daysBirding, Endemic Birds & Wildlife, Mammals, Aboriginal Rock Art5 Day Kakadu Top End Birding, Wildlife & Nature TourExplore Aboriginal rock art sites home to endemic species. Cruise Ramsar-listed waterways to view & photograph abundant bird and reptile-life in lily-covered wetlands.5-8 GuestsYESEnsuite (twin share)$4,429Single Supplement$679
9 - 19
Aug
2026 		11 DaysBirding, Bird Photography11 Day Outback Birding Darwin to Mount IsaKalkadoon, Dusky & Carpentarian Grasswren, Grey Falcon, Spotted Bowerbird6-8 GuestsYES*Joins Red Centre & Top End ToursEnsuite (twin share)EOI
8 - 8
Aug
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day Darwin Birdwatching Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl and other Darwin favourites on our 1 day tour3-8 GuestsYESPer guest (group)$379
9 - 9
Aug
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day FOGG Dam Birdwatching/Photography Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Kingfishers and other wetland & monsoon favourites on our 1 day Fogg Dam tour3-8 GuestsYESPer guest (group)$389Private Tour (1-2 guests)Additional guests $195$1,395+
12 - 19
Aug
2026 		8 Day
7 Night 		Birdwatching tour 8 Day Australian Finch Frenzy TourGouldian Finch, Star Finch, Pictorella Mannikin, Purple-crowned Fairywren, Red Goshawk, Little Kingfisher, Rainbow Pitta5-10 GuestsYES*Joins our Spring NT Tour (Top End & Red Centre)Ensuite (twin share)$6,779Single supplement $945
21 - 21
Aug
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day Darwin Birdwatching Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl and other Darwin favourites on our 1 day tour3-8 GuestsYESGroup (min 3 guests)$379
22 - 22
Aug
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day FOGG Dam Birdwatching/Photography Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Kingfishers and other wetland & monsoon favourites on our 1 day Fogg Dam tour3-8 GuestsYESPer guest (min. 3 group)$389Private Tour (1-2 guests)Additional guests $195$1,395+
22 - 27
Aug
2026 New Tour!		6 Day
5 Night 		Birdwatching tour 6 Day Central Australia-Alice Springs Birding & Wildlife TourGrey Honeyeater, Dusky Grasswren, Pink Cockatoo, Parrots, Robins, Finches, Fairywrens, Rufous-crowned Emu-Wren5-8 GuestsYES*Joins our Darwin to Mount Isa Outback Birding, North Australian Finch Frenzy Tour & Ultimate Top End birding AdventureEnsuite (twin share)$5,379Single supplement $790
30 Aug - 9 Sep
2026 		11 Day
10 Night 		Birdwatching tour 11 Day Ultimate Top End Birding Adventure TourLake Argyle, Kakadu, Darwin: Red Goshawk, Northern Shriketit, Yellow Chat, Spinifex Pigeon, Star Finch, Gouldian Finch, Hooded Parrot *Starts Darwin, Ends Kununurra6-10 GuestsYES*Joins our Darwin to Mount Isa Outback Birding and Spring All NT Tour (Top End & Red Centre)Ensuite (twin share)$8,979Single Supplement $1,399
11 - 11
Sep
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day Darwin Birdwatching Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl and other Darwin favourites on our 1 day tour3-8 GuestsYESGroup (min 3 guests)$379
12 - 12
Sep
2026 		1 dayBirdwatching / Photography tour 1 Day FOGG Dam Birdwatching/Photography Tour 'Sticky Beak'Seek Rainbow Pitta, Kingfishers and other wetland & monsoon favourites on our 1 day Fogg Dam tour3-8 GuestsYES*Joins Top End Bird Photography TourGroup (min 3 guests)$389Private Tour (1-2 guests)Additional guests $195$1,395+
24 - 27
Sep
2026 		Half daysBirding, Bird PhotographyKakadu Bird Week 2026 birding, bird photography tours & activitiesHalf day Kakadu birdwatching tours & birdwatching cruises by Luke Paterson1-12 GuestsYESHalf day tours & ActivitiesCruisesPrivate charters
10 - 24
Oct
2026 		15 DaysBirding & WildlifeBorneo Birding & Wildlife EcoTour (Sabah & Sarawak Malaysia) 2026Bornean Bristlehead, Whitehead's Trio, 8 Hornbills, Pittas, Trogans, Lowland & Montane Endemics, Bornean Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, Gunung Mulu NP, Danum Valley, Kinabatangan, Mount Kinabalu, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sepilok7-10 GuestsYES*Joins our Spring NT (Red Centre & Top End) toursEnsuite (Twin share)$14,950Single Supplement (pending no. nights)$TBA
31 Oct - 5 Nov
2026 New Tour!		6 Day
5 Night 		Birdwatching tour 6 Day Central Australia-Alice Springs Birding & Wildlife TourGrey Honeyeater, Dusky Grasswren, Pink Cockatoo, Parrots, Robins, Finches, Fairywrens, Rufous-crowned Emu-Wren5-8 GuestsYES*Joins our Borneo Birding & Wildlife Ecotour and 11 Day Ultimate Top End birding AdventureEnsuite (twin share)$5,379Single supplement $790
8 - 18
Nov
2026 		11 Day
10 Night 		Birdwatching tour 11 Day Ultimate Top End Birding Adventure TourLake Argyle, Kakadu, Darwin: Red Goshawk, Northern Shriketit, Yellow Chat, Spinifex Pigeon, Star Finch, Gouldian Finch, Hooded Parrot *Starts Darwin, Ends Kununurra6-10 GuestsYES*Joins our Borneo Birding & Wildlife Ecotour & Spring NT Tour (Top End & Red Centre)Ensuite (twin share)$8,979Single Supplement $1,399
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