Naturewise Sea turtles and shorebirds
Broome, WA

ITINERARY

Day 1 Broome – Roebuck Bay – Bush and Plains Bird Tour

Hotel pick up and travel to the internationally renowned Broome Bird Observatory.  In the afternoon we join our local expert guide for a bush and plains tour. The natural grasslands of Roebuck Plains Station are home to a wide variety bird life including pipits, bushlarks, cisticolas, bustard and quail, Oriental Plover, Yellow Wagtails and sometimes Oriental Pratincole. You’ll experience the magic of Roebuck Plains at sunset as we seek out local bird and wildlife species including raptors, Brolgas, and the Northern Nail-tail Wallaby. Return to our accommodation base for a group dinner. (LD) Overnight: Broome Bird Observatory

Day 2 Mangrove and Shorebird Tour

Breakfast before our expert guided bird tour. The mangroves around Broome are havens for a variety of species including Broad-billed Flycatchers, White-breasted Whistlers, Red-headed Honeyeaters, Mangrove Golden Whistlers and many, many more. Afterwards we leave the mangroves visiting roost sites along the northern shores of the bay during the high tide period. At this time, the shorebirds are forced from their feeding areas by the rising tide and come to rest at specific locations along the shoreline. In the afternoon you have the option to relax back at our accommodation base, or take an afternoon self-guided bird walk. Note: The times of tours are subject to tide times and may vary slightly. (BLD) Overnight: Broome Bird Observatory

Day 3 Broome Bird Observatory – Snubfin Dolphin Eco Tour - Eco Beach

Breakfast and morning boat cruise on the beautiful Roebuck Bay. Home to dugongs, turtles and rare Australian snubfin dolphins, Roebuck Bay provides extensive seagrass meadows for feeding and is a major nursery for numerous species of marine life. After the cruise we travel to  Eco Beach Resort. Time to relax, before a talk on flatback turtles and the monitoring program.  Dinner and evening beach walk alongside our experienced guides in search in nesting flatback turtles. (BLD) Overnight: Eco Beach Resort

Day 4 Eco Beach Turtles

Optional early morning beach patrol looking for new turtle nests and tracks. Breakfast and time to relax, take in the beautiful the surrounds. In the evening just before high tide we walk the beach in search of nesting flatback turtles.  (BLD)

Day 5 Eco Beach Turtle Activity

Optional early morning beach patrol looking for new turtle nests and tracks. Spend the day enjoying the resort facilities.  Today our group lunch together is at the resorts restaurant. Evening beach walk in search of nesting flatback turtles and turtle monitoring. (BLD)

Day 6 Eco Beach Turtle Activity

Time to enjoy the resort facilities and activities or relax taking in the endless coastal views at the infinity pool. Evening beach walk in search of nesting flatback turtles and turtle monitoring. (BLD)

Day 7  Eco Beach - Broome

Leisurely breakfast before our return journey to Broome. Our approximate drop off time will be 12 noon at either your city hotel or airport. (B)

DURATION
7 Days  /6 Nights

DEPARTS
Broome 11am

RETURNS
Day 3 approximately 12.30pm, Broome city