Alans Wildlife Tours
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Nocturnal Spotlighting - Tree-Kangaroo and Possum Tour

The rare Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo is restricted to the uplands of Australia's wet tropics. It is the smallest of the tree-kangaroos.

Long powerful forearms and short broad feet allow this kangaroo to live in the rainforest canopy. Males can grow to 10 kilograms, with a 70 centimetre tail that is used for balance. Tree-kangaroos can move their feet independently. This walking tour is conducted on a working dairy farm along farm roads.

The Wet Tropic area of Australia is home to 14 species of possum, some of which are found nowhere else. On a regular nocturnal tour you are likely to see about eight Coppery Brushtail Possums and three Green Ringtail Possums. These little carnivores are highly active unlike the slothful Greens.

Naturalist Tour

Explore a variety of Atherton Tablelands habitats. Getting up close to flora and fauna in the wild provides great photographic opportunities. Enjoy the stories that will enrich your experience of these diverse ecosystems.

Many rare plants are to be found on the Cairns Highlands. Your guide's knowledge allows you to view the plants at their best. Tell Alan what excites you. You choose the focus: kangaroos and platypus, primitive plants, butterflies and their food plants.

Bird Guiding

Personalised tours cater for all enthusiasts ranging from first time beginners to twitchers completing their Australian list. Watch and photograph the birds in their own habitat and learn more about their natural history. Half of Australia's birds live in the Wet Tropics and many are easily found with this skilled guide and his local knowledge. A telescope is provided for closer viewing. Your Bird Tour can be customised to view the birds and habitats you want to see.