The gallery forest is ideal spotlighting for nocturnal birds. Day 4 Iron Range National Park, Base Camp. We cross the Wenlock and Pasco Rivers before entering the Iron Range National Park via Tozers Gap. We travel through diverse landscapes and mountainous scenery. Open forests with patches of heath and rainforest characterise today's journey.
Stops are frequent in shady areas to stretch and observe local bird life en route.
The park features the largest area of tropical lowland rainforest remaining in Australia. Rare fauna and flora include Palm Cockatoos, Eclectus Parrots, Spotted Cuscus, Green Pythons, palms and orchids. We stay 5 nights at our established base camp in a cleared area surrounded by rainforest. Shower and toilet provided. Day 5,6,7,8 Smugglers tree, Gordon Creek Area, Portland Roads, Chilli Beach, Claudie River, Quintel Beach.