The colourful Double-Eyed Fig Parrot is eating ripe figs in a garden near Cairns.

The Boyd's Dragon Lizard is coloured green, orange and grey, Often found on climbing up a tree in the rainforests of tropical Queensland.

Victoria's Rifle Bird showing off it's green luminescent colours in the gloomy forest light.

Portrait photo of the Southern Cassowary chick a few weeks old at Etty Bay. They look like an emu chick with stripes except the Cassowary chick has more light brown stripes instead of the dark grey stripes of the emu chick.

Head shot of the male Southern Cassowary in October. The neck is coloured with blue, red and purple skin.

The Josephine Falls have three levels, each cascading into a water hole.

Sahul (previously Olive-backed) Sunbird head pokes out from the hanging nest of leaves and grasses.

Platypus swimming in a creek at Yungaburra.

Strangler Fig shoots around a tall tree in the rainforest of far north Queensland.

This metallic starling has a twig in its beak to add to the multi-storied nest it was building. They have shiny feathers of black and green. Seen on a Sapphire Nature Tour near Cairns.

Seen around Cairns, this bird loves to eat small fish.

The Zodiac Moth is diurnal. It has gold and pink stripes on each wing. The main colour is black.

Camouflage Bush-Stone Curlew sitting amongst leaves under the shade of a tree.

A flock of Whistling Plumed Ducks in the grasslands around Cairns.

Hornbill Friarbird with insect in its beak. The beak has a large hump on it and gives the bird a dinosaur look.

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND WILDLIFE 7 NIGHT TOUR

Embark on a journey with Sapphire Nature Tours to explore the untouched beauty and wildlife of the northern rainforests of Australia. Led by experienced guide Sam, you will encounter wary cassowaries, divine sunbirds, screeching catbirds, tree climbing kangaroos, snappy crocs, playful platypus and more. The tour is designed to give you the time to properly immerse yourself in the lush rainforest and spot some of the famous wildlife this region is famous for. The Sapphire Nature Tours guide will find those special places where the wildlife hangs out.

The butterflies are divine, the enormous trees are impressive, the ancient landscapes are beguiling, the water holes are entrancing so what's not to like!

We also offer stops at some of the more interesting cafes to try some of their bespoke local dishes.

More Information:

This is a small group tour limited from 5 to 10 people to give you a more personalised experience. We can offer specialised small group tours for your group - use the contact button below to contact Sam.

Breakfast and dinner is included. Lunches can be bought at a local cafe or made.

Accommodation is in a very comfortable and clean apartment, cabin or lodge with private bathroom attached to your accommodation. (You will be required to share a bedroom if you are on your own for most nights. Single supplement is accepted if you prefer to be on your own.)

A 2 hour boat tour of Daintree River is included.

We will visit many bird and wildlife sites in Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Etty Bay.

Single supplement is $500.

3 nights in Cairns - discover the many waders and tropical birds on the mudflats and along the esplanade. Visit the Botanic Gardens, Cattana Wetlands and other bird locations around Cairns. Take a Daintree River boat trip to look for crocs and the local butterflies, frogs and bird life.

1 night near Atherton - visit Mossman Gorge for butterflies, birds and scenery, Hasties Swamp for butterflies and birds and Yungaburra looking for platypus and tree kangaroos.

2 nights near Lake Eacham - stay in the jungle and get close to the tropical wildlife. Walk around pristine Lake Eacham crater and see plenty of wildlife, visit the Strangler Fig, the giant Kauri Pines and Malanda to look for tree kangaroos.

1 night at Etty Bay to look for Cassowaries. Also visit Mission Beach for more bird sightings and great cafés.