Whether you’re planning a visit to Brisbane or you’re already here, feel free to get in touch to organise a guided birding adventure.

All day-trips and private and fully customised around you, your target species, your pace and your schedule. Depending on what you’re after, I’ll suggest an itinerary for the day to either maximise the number of species across multiple habitats, or spend the day focused on a few must-see birds.

First time in Brisbane and you’re not sure where to start? No worries, I’m happy to suggest some ideas!

All tours include pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation, a selection of snacks and cold drinks, use of spare binoculars and spotting scope, field guides. Meals and hot drinks are not included.

See below for an example of some places we’re able to visit on a day-trip:

Mt Glorious, D’Aguilar National Park(eBird Hotspot) - FULL DAY ONLY

Just 1 hour northwest of the city lies Mount Glorious and D’Aguilar National Park featuring all the stunning rainforest species such as Regent Bowerbird, Satin Bowerbird, Paradise Riflebird and Rose-crowned Fruit Dove! The national park features well-marked walking tracks, incredible lookouts and some of the best rainforest birding north of Brisbane. 

Sandy Camp Wetlands Reserve (eBird Hotspot)

Sandy Camp Wetlands Reserve is a prime birding spot in Brisbane, with freshwater lagoons, reed beds, and forested edges creating a mix of habitats. The main walking track loops around the wetlands, offering great views of waterbirds like Jacanas, Crakes, Magpie Geese and Royal Spoonbills. Its location within an industrial estate adds an interesting dynamic. While surrounded by warehouses and infrastructure, the wetlands act as a crucial refuge in an otherwise urbanised landscape. with species occasionally turning up that are rarely seen elsewhere in Brisbane.

Oxley Creek Common (eBird Hotspot)

Oxley Creek Common is a top birding spot with open grasslands, wetlands, and patches of forest along Oxley Creek. A flat walking track follows the creek, leading to lagoons that attract a variety of waterbirds. Look for cormorants, spoonbills, and egrets near the water, while bush birds like Fairywrens, Honeyeaters, Finches and Cuckoos move through the trees. The area is also known for raptors, including kites, ospreys, falcons and sea-eagles. Early mornings are best for bird activity, and the open landscape offers great visibility.

Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk (eBird Hotspot)

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Toohey Forest (eBird Hotspot)

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Aracauria Circuit, Enoggera Reservoir (eBird Hotspot)

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Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve (eBird Hotspot)

Tinchi Tamba Wetlands is located 19km north of Brisbane City, on the banks of the Pine River. The reserve is over 380 hectares in size and habitats consists of tidal flats, mangroves, salt-marshes, melaleuca wetlands, grasslands and open forest. With such a variety of habitats, it’s no wonder this hotspot has one of the highest number of species seen in Brisbane - 253! The wetlands have international significance as habitat for migratory shorebirds that visit during the summer months.