Wildlife Photography Hides in Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island, a tiny Australian territory in the South Pacific, punches far above its weight for wildlife photography. The Norfolk Parakeet — also known as the Norfolk Parrot — is a critically endangered endemic with a population of around 250 birds, one of the Pacific's rarest parrots, photographable in the old-growth forest of Norfolk Island National Park around the Mount Pitt summit area. Green Turtles nest on Emily Bay and Slaughter Bay beaches from November to February; the island's position as an oceanic landfall makes it exceptional for vagrant seabirds, and the nationally significant population of Providence Petrels breeds on Phillip Island to the south. The island's small size, gentle terrain, and absence of mammalian predators makes it one of the most relaxed and productive wildlife photography destinations in the Australian Pacific.
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Birdquest – Norfolk Island Extension
Guided TourNorfolk Island
Birdquest includes Norfolk Island as an optional extension on some of its Australasian tour programmes, providing a focused 2–3 day stop to search for the critically endangered Norfolk Parakeet and the island's suite of endemic subspecies. The small island is thoroughly birded, typically covering the National Park forest at Mount Pitt and the Kingston area for seabirds and resident species. Expert leaders ensure maximum efficiency in locating target species within the available time. The island is easily accessible by Air New Zealand flights from Auckland or Sydney. Accommodation in self-contained apartments or small hotels throughout the island. Contact Birdquest for current availability.
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