Iron Range Bird Week 2009

Tuesday 27th January 2009 - Monday 2nd February 2009

Tour Information

ACCOMMODATION

All nights on tour will be spent in the brand new air-conditioned cabins built near the Lockhart River Aerodrome.

Cabin Inclusions
- Queen size beds
- Linen and towels
- Kitchenette
- Hot shower and toilet

SINGLE TRAVELLER POLICY

Single travellers are accommodated on this tour, and have the option to share with another male/female or can pay for a Single Room Supplement to ensure sole occupancy accommodation for the duration of the tour ($500 per person Single Supplement). By default, all booking requests are reserved as TWIN SHARE unless otherwise indicated. We require notification on your Booking Form of your request for alternative accommodation/bedding if required.

WHAT TO BRING

Casual gear is a must. You will need at least 4 or 5 changes of clothing: shirts, jeans, shorts, bathers, bath and hand towel, a pair of rubber soled shoes or joggers, footwear suitable for walking through water (old shoes or wetsuit boots), a warm jumper or jacket, hat, torch, sleeping bag, pillow, insect repellant and toiletries. Brown and green clothing is also encouraged for blending into surrounds.

VIEWING THE ANIMALS

Binoculars are a must - these can be purchased from most photographic stores or online with compact pairs starting at around $100. One spotting scope will be available for use by guests, if you have one of your own you are welcome to bring it along.

Reference books will be available for use by guests but please feel free to also bring your own.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is encouraged on this trip and there will be many photo opportunities. For taking close-up photos of birds, an SLR or digital SLR with at least a 300mm lens will be necessary. Point and shoot film and digital cameras are great for capturing images of nearby animals, landscapes and people.

VEHICLE

17-seat 4WD touring coach, forward facing seats, air-conditioned.

DRIVER/GUIDE/COOK

This tour includes the services and assistance of a Driver/Guide, and a Cook/Camp Assistant.

MEALS

All meals are planned and prepared by our own Cook. Tour Participants who require special meals or who have dietary requirements for medical reasons are advised to notify us of your requirements, so we may endeavour to accommodate your requests.

For pre/post tour accommodation information, contact Oztours

For Bookings and Information Contact: OZ TOURS SAFARIS Toll free (within Australia) 1800 079 006 Telephone: +61 7 4055 9535 Fax: +61 7 4055 9918 Email: info@oztours.com.au Website: www.oztours.com.au