Granite Gorge Nature Reserve
Journey by private vehicle from Mount Mulligan Lodge through open savannah and ancient rainforest encountering bustards, endangered rock-wallabies and rare highland wildlife on a personalized nature tour to Silky Oaks Lodge
Area
Queensland
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Who
Adults
Teens
Duration
Half Day
This morning a private guide and vehicle collect you from Mount Mulligan Lodge for a personalized wildlife journey through some of Tropical North Queensland's most diverse and captivating landscapes.
Departing across open savannah woodland, keep watch for Australian Bustards, emus and other outback species as wide horizons give way to the striking granite landscapes of Mareeba. Following a relaxed lunch, Granite Gorge Nature Reserve offers a rare opportunity to quietly observe the endangered unadorned rock-wallaby in its natural habitat, your guide bringing its story of adaptation and conservation to life amid the dramatic boulders. The journey then climbs toward the cool highland rainforests of Julatten, where the landscape shifts beautifully and the chance to encounter Papuan Frogmouths, Red-legged Pademelons and rare rainforest birdlife rewards the curious traveler. A scenic and richly rewarding introduction to Silky Oaks Lodge and the extraordinary natural world that surrounds it.Tours Featuring This Experience
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