Tour · Great Barrier Reef Coast
Australia Bird and Wildlife Photo Tour
Run by Trogon Photo Tours · 15 days · Up to 8 people · Sep–Oct
About
Fifteen-day bird and wildlife photo tour from Cairns to Brisbane for up to six photographers, covering the Cairns waterfront, Michaelmas Cay, the Atherton Tablelands, outback lodges near Mareeba and O'Reilly's in Lamington National Park. Optional seven-day Western Australia extension to Rottnest Island and Dryandra Woodland for quokka and numbat.
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 | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 September
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:59 | Night |
| 05:59 | 06:16 | Blue hour |
| 06:16 | 06:41 | Golden hour |
| 06:41 | 07:40 | Soft |
| 07:40 | 09:29 | Medium |
| 09:29 | 14:56 | Harsh |
| 14:56 | 16:44 | Medium |
| 16:44 | 17:43 | Soft |
| 17:43 | 18:09 | Golden hour |
| 18:09 | 18:25 | Blue hour |
| 18:25 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 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 | 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 (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Nov | 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
- 15 days
- Group size
- Up to 8 people
- Led by
- Jure Novak and Jurij Azman Momirski
- Route
- Cairns to Brisbane
- Language
- English
Route
- Michaelmas CayNot on the map yet
- Atherton TablelandsNot on the map yet
- Hasties Swamp
- MareebaNot on the map yet
- Lamington National Park
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
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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° |
| Jun | 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° |
| OctIn season | 05:53– | 17:48– | 12h 28m12 h 28 min | 82° |
| Nov | 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