15 Days / 14 Nights
Perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor
A cross-country birding and photography tour from Perth to Adelaide, travelling through Margaret River, Cheynes Beach, the Stirling Range, Norseman, the Nullarbor and the Eyre Peninsula.
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Across the Nullarbor
Western endemics, mallee birds, coastal species and Nullarbor specialties.
This 15 day / 14 night tour begins in Perth and finishes in Adelaide, crossing some of southern Australia’s most exciting birding country.
The route includes Margaret River, Cheynes Beach, Stirling Range National Park, Norseman, Madura, the Nullarbor Roadhouse, Ceduna, Port Lincoln and Port Augusta.
- Margaret River and Cape Leeuwin birding
- Cheynes Beach for Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Whipbird and Western Bristlebird
- Stirling Range and Norseman mallee specialties
- Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Naretha Bluebonnet and Eyre Peninsula birds
Tour itinerary
Perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor itinerary
A 15 day / 14 night birding and photography tour beginning in Perth and finishing in Adelaide, crossing south-west Western Australia, the Nullarbor and the Eyre Peninsula.
Perth, Western Australia
Arrival into Perth before travelling south to Margaret River, the base for the first two nights.
Margaret River and Cape Leeuwin
Explore the Margaret River region and Cape Leeuwin for Rock Parrot, Southern Emu-wren, Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo, Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo, Australian Ringneck, Red-capped Parrot and possibly Western Rosella.
Cheynes Beach
Travel east to Cheynes Beach for Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Whipbird and Western Bristlebird. Other possible birds include Red-eared Firetail, Southern Emu-wren, Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo, White-breasted Robin, Western Spinebill and Western Thornbill.
Stirling Range
Explore Stirling Range National Park and nearby reserves for Purple-crowned Lorikeet, Gilbert’s Whistler, Western Rosella, Western Wattlebird, Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, Brush Bronzewing, Western Shrike-tit, Blue-breasted Fairy-wren and Rufous Treecreeper.
Stirling Range to Norseman
Head toward Norseman, visiting reserves for Purple-gaped Honeyeater, Shy Heathwren and possible Malleefowl. Afternoon birding around Brooms Dam may produce White-eared Honeyeater, Copper-backed Quail-thrush, Redthroat and Blue-breasted Fairy-wren.
Norseman to Madura
Morning birding east of Norseman for Copper-backed Quail-thrush, Rufous Treecreeper, Redthroat and, with luck, Scarlet-chested Parrot. Continue east to Madura Roadhouse, with the first chance for Pink Cockatoo.
Madura to Nullarbor Roadhouse
Search around Madura for Pink Cockatoo before travelling east to the Nullarbor Roadhouse. Afternoon targets include Naretha Bluebonnet, Mulga Parrot and Rufous Fieldwren.
Nullarbor to Ceduna
Search for Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Rufous Fieldwren and Southern Whiteface before continuing east toward Ceduna. Afternoon birding may include Yumbarra Conservation Park for Pink Cockatoo and mallee birds.
Eyre Peninsula and Port Lincoln
Travel south to the Eyre Peninsula for Rock Parrot, Southern Emu-wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Purple-gaped Honeyeater and White-bellied Whipbird. Spend two full days exploring reserves around Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln to Port Augusta
Final morning around Port Lincoln before travelling north to Port Augusta. If time allows, visit the Arid Lands for Redthroat, Elegant Parrot, White-fronted Chat, Rufous Fieldwren, Chirruping Wedgebill and honeyeaters.
Port Augusta to Adelaide
Departure day from Adelaide. The day depends on flight time, with the drive from Port Augusta to Adelaide taking around three and a half hours.
Adelaide, South Australia
The tour finishes in Adelaide. Flights departing Adelaide are not included.
Margaret River, Cheynes Beach, Stirling Range, Norseman, Madura, Nullarbor, Ceduna, Port Lincoln and Port Augusta
Accommodation includes Margaret’s in Town Apartments, Cheynes Beach Caravan Park, Stirling Range Retreat, Norseman, Madura Roadhouse, Nullarbor Roadhouse, Ceduna Foreshore Hotel, Port Lincoln Hotel and The Standpipe in Port Augusta.
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Please contact me for current pricing and availability. Larger groups can contact me for pricing and numbers.
Target birds
Birds to look for on this tour
Rock Parrot, Southern Emu-wren, Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo, Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo, Australian Ringneck, Red-capped Parrot, Western Rosella, Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Whipbird, Western Bristlebird, Red-eared Firetail, White-breasted Robin, Western Spinebill, Western Wattlebird, Western Thornbill, Purple-crowned Lorikeet, Gilbert’s Whistler, Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, Brush Bronzewing, Western Shrike-tit, Blue-breasted Fairy-wren, Western Gerygone, Scarlet Robin, Elegant Parrot, Regent Parrot, Rufous Treecreeper, Western Yellow Robin, Purple-gaped Honeyeater, Shy Heathwren, Malleefowl, Copper-backed Quail-thrush, White-eared Honeyeater, Redthroat, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Pink Cockatoo, Naretha Bluebonnet, Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Mulga Parrot, Rufous Fieldwren, Southern Whiteface, Southern Scrub-robin and White-bellied Whipbird.
The exact bird list depends on season, weather, road access, flowering conditions and current bird activity.
