Georgetown

Birding Georgetown gives you an introduction to Outback birding. Are you worried about having to travel long distances along dirt roads to get to the Outback? Then try visiting Georgetown. Anywhere over the Dividing Range is classed as the “Outback”. A short 4 hour trip from Cairns over the Divide to Georgetown allows the traveller a taste of the “Outback”.

Wedge-tailed Eagles, Whistling Kites and Brown Goshawks soar over head. Small flocks of Cockatiels, Budgerigars, Galahs and Pale-headed Rosellas zip across the road. Families of Emus and Australian Bustards wander through the grasslands. Small groups of Black-throated Finch, Double-barred Finch, Masked Finch, Zebra Finch and Chestnut-breasted Mannikins can be seen feeding in the grasses and bushes beside the road.