Safari · Great Barrier Reef Coast
Wildlife Photography Safari in Far North Queensland
Run by Australian Geographic Travel · 5 days · Up to 8 people · Jun, Sep, Nov
About
Five-day small-group wildlife photography safari from Cairns led by Cairns-based wildlife photographer James Boettcher, covering the Daintree, a Daintree River cruise, the Atherton Tablelands and crater lakes. Targets include cassowary, tree-kangaroos and platypus, with optional night spotlighting and stays at Heritage Lodge Daintree and Chambers Wildlife Lodge.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:20 | Night |
| 05:20 | 05:38 | Blue hour |
| 05:38 | 06:05 | Golden hour |
| 06:05 | 07:05 | Soft |
| 07:05 | 08:52 | Medium |
| 08:52 | 15:11 | Harsh |
| 15:11 | 16:58 | Medium |
| 16:58 | 17:58 | Soft |
| 17:58 | 18:25 | Golden hour |
| 18:25 | 18:43 | Blue hour |
| 18:43 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.2 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Apr | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.9 h | 4.9 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.5 h | 3.7 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 2.8 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.7 h | 3.2 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.4 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.6 h | 6.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 5 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- James Boettcher
- Route
- Starts and ends in Cairns
- Language
- English
Route
- Daintree
- Cape TribulationNot on the map yet
- Daintree RiverNot on the map yet
- Atherton TablelandsNot on the map yet
- Lake EachamNot on the map yet
- Lake BarrineNot on the map yet
- Hasties Swamp
- Mount Hypipamee
Stops are placed by name, in the order listed. The lines join them up and are not the route travelled.
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Brisbane time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 05:59– | 18:26– | 13h 2m13 h 2 min | 86° |
| Feb | 06:15– | 18:21– | 12h 39m12 h 39 min | 86° |
| Mar | 06:23– | 18:03– | 12h 12m12 h 12 min | 75° |
| Apr | 06:29– | 17:39– | 11h 43m11 h 43 min | 63° |
| May | 06:37– | 17:23– | 11h 20m11 h 20 min | 54° |
| JunIn season | 06:47– | 17:19– | 11h 8m11 h 8 min | 50° |
| Jul | 06:50– | 17:28– | 11h 12m11 h 12 min | 52° |
| Aug | 06:39– | 17:38– | 11h 32m11 h 32 min | 59° |
| SepIn season | 06:16– | 17:43– | 11h 59m11 h 59 min | 70° |
| Oct | 05:53– | 17:48– | 12h 28m12 h 28 min | 82° |
| NovIn season | 05:38– | 17:58– | 12h 54m12 h 54 min | 89° |
| Dec | 05:42– | 18:15– | 13h 8m13 h 8 min | 84° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026