Welcome to Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge

Introduction

Welcome to Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge, which is named after the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher that visit to breed within the grounds from late October through to mid-April.

The Lodge is a haven for birdwatchers, photographers, artists and anyone with an interest in natural history. We are located at Julatten just off the Rex Highway between Mossman on the coast and Mount Molloy at the northern end of the Atherton Tableland, Far North Queensland. The location is at an altitude of 440m ensuring a milder climate with less humidity than the coastal areas. The Lodge has a mountain backdrop and is a sanctuary which contains an abundance of birds, mammals, reptiles and plants. Over 200 bird species have been recorded in the grounds and within 1½ km of the Lodge.

The Lodge consists of self-contained units, bunkhouse, camping and caravan sites in a rainforest environment. Walking tracks allow easy access around the 5 hectares (12 acres) of grounds, taking you through the rainforest into an open grassed orchard and onto the permanent waters of Bushy Creek.

A minimum stay of 3 days is recommended to allow a full exploration of the main local birding areas . The many types of habitats that occur locally include mid level and upland rainforests, open woodlands, creeks, wetlands and gallery forests ensuring a great variety of bird species which total nearly 300.

Our location allows day access to other areas of Tropical North Queensland, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, Daintree Village, Cape Tribulation, the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns and even Cooktown.

Birdwatching and natural history tour groups are offered a complete package - accommodation, meals and up to date birding information for your guide. Please email for further information.

Our aim is to promote the enjoyment of bird watching, the appreciation of nature and to give our guests a relaxing and rewarding birding experience.

We are a proud member of Wildlife Tourism Australia, a non-profit organisation established to promote the sustainable development of a diverse wildlife tourism industry that supports conservation.