Banrock - Guided Birdwatching Tour

Banrock Station Wetlands provides a habitat for 191 different bird species. Every year there are numerous surveys and regular bird counts to monitor changes to wetland and woodland bird populations.

This guided bird watching tour for up to four participants, is run by one of the Riverland’s most knowledgeable authorities on birds of the region and showcases the incredible diversity of species at Banrock Station, including wetland and woodland birds. Some of the birds you may be lucky enough to see
include:

• The Chestnut-Crowned Babbler  
• The Regent Parrot
• The Australian Little Bittern
• The Musk Duck

Departing from Banrock Station, your tour starts at 7.00am where you will meet your tour guide and set out in a spacious SUV, perfect for accessing areas of the property not open to general visitors. Your tour will visit many parts of the site, with photo stops along the way. Morning tea will also be provided. A site map with roads, muster points, UHF channels and relevant points of interest will be available in the vehicle.

The tour concludes at midday at Banrock Station, where we invite you to stay on for a wine tasting at our Cellar Door or dine for lunch in our restaurant overlooking the wetlands.

Our tour guide has a current certificate in Apply First Aid and CPR and carries a First Aid kit at all times.  

The tour includes...

• Experienced regional guide for the group
• Birds of Banrock brochure
• Lens wipes for camera and binoculars 
• Morning tea
• Bottled Water

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*Details and confirmation of availability will be communicated after the booking is confirmed by our team. Full Payment will be required to secure the booking but is fully refundable if the qualified guide is unavailable.

Please Note: Every few years the wetlands is placed into a dry phase for approximately 6 months as part of a wetting and drying regime that compliments the natural wetting and drying cycles of the wetlands. This allows us to manage the ecosystem and support positive flora and fauna development, particularly among a range of endangered species. Ecological monitoring and the evaluation of environmental assets are regularly completed in order to retain our Ramsar accreditation.

The next phase of drying is due to commence in Mid 2025. This is a wonderfully beautiful time to visit the site as although there is no water, the site displays a unique range of flora and fauna species that rejuvenate during these months, and is still well worth the walk down to the basin.

Any questions please contact us at the wine and wetlands centre.