Orana is a 165-acre conservation property perched on a hillside in Taroona, southern Hobart, offering sweeping 180-degree views over Storm Bay. The architecturally designed retreat sleeps six guests comfortably and serves as an exceptional base for wildlife observation, with treetops at eye level. The thoughtfully appointed residence features three bedrooms, spacious living areas with panoramic windows, a generous deck, fully equipped kitchen and modern amenities. As a critical wildlife corridor protecting endangered species like Tasmanian Devil and Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Orana provides an authentic taste of Tasmania's unique ecosystems.

Meeting your guide early morning at Orana, you will settle into your accommodation and go for a short walk around the property before continuing on to bird Hobart and surrounds. All of Tasmania’s endemic species of birds occur within a half hour drive of the Hobart CBD, and our guides know the best places to find them. Your guide will lead you through wet forests rich in ferns and mosses in search of Tasmanian Scrubwren, Tasmanian Thornbill, Scrubtit and Black Currawong. Drier forests are home to Yellow-throated Honeyeater, Yellow Wattlebird, Strong-billed Honeyeater, Black-headed Honeyeater, Green Rosella, and Dusky Robin.

In the evening you will stroll around Orana, spotlighting as you go, with the hope to see Brush-tailed Possum, Ring-tailed Possum, Tasmanian (Rufous-bellied) Pademelon and Red-necked Wallaby, and Tawny Frogmouth or Tasmanian Boobook as they begin their evening hunting across the slopes of the mountain. If we are lucky you may see a Southern Brown or Eastern Barred Bandicoot and maybe a Short-beaked Echidna out and about during the cooler hours. As the Orana habitat is home to both the endangered Tasmanian Devils and Eastern Quoll, very elusive mammals, but a possible glimpse is something that we will always hope for.

On day two, you will search for special Tasmanian mammals in Mount Field National Park. Mount Field National Park is one of Tasmania’s oldest National Parks, and one of the oldest reserves in Australia. While small, this national park contains several habitat. From cool temperate rainforest and lush tree fern gullies with streams and waterfalls, to alpine heathlands and glacial landscape rich in lakes and tarns. This habitat variety provides for great birding and wildlife viewing and is also rich in paleoendemic flora.

Your guide will lead you along the Derwent River, searching for waterbirds such as the Australasian Shoveler, Australian Shelduck and Black-fronted Dotterel. Once at Mount Field, bird species we will look for include the endemic Scrubtit, Tasmanian Thornbill, Tasmanian Scrubwren, Green Rosella, Yellow-throated Honeyeater and Black Currawong as well as Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo, Crescent Honeyeater and Pink Robin. We also have a chance of seeing the bizarre Platypus, one of Australia’s two monotreme (egg-laying mammal) species in the clean, cool rivers around Mt Field.

Day three will see departure to Bruny Island and the Inala Conservation Reserve (link), where you will stay two nights on or near the Inala Reserve and have full access to the property. Touring on Bruny Island will take in a number of different location and habitats, and allow your special interests to guide the course of the tour.

You will have the opportunity to observe the endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote within one of its largest known colonies on the Inala Conservation Reserve, as well as all twelve Tasmanian endemic bird species and a number of threatened species, such as the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. Locations that may be visited on Bruny Island include Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, Mount Mangana, Mavista Rainforest, The Neck, and Cape Queen Elizabeth.

The night tour may visit the Short-tailed Shearwater colony and search of some of Bruny Island's nocturnal wildlife, such as endemic Tasmanian Pademelons and endangered Eastern Quolls. Bennett’s Wallabies and Brush-tailed Possums are also found in a rare near-albino colour morph on Bruny Island. Long-nosed Potoroo, Tawny Frogmouth and Tasmanian Boobook are possibilities.

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Orana Essentials: Two Night Hobart Experience

Orana Explorer: Three Night Hobart & Mt Field Experience

Orana Premium: Three Night Tasmanian Highlights Experience

Orana Wilderness: Three Night Southwest & Highlands Experience

Discover Tasmania's premier birding and wildlife destinations with Inala's small group Endemic Birds of Tasmania tour, exploring Maria Island, Bruny Island and Mount Field.

Look for all twelve of Tasmania’s unique endemic birds - including the endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote, the striking Green Rosella, the shy Scrubtit, the vibrant Yellow Wattlebird, and the Tasmanian Nativehen, known locally as the ‘turbo chook.’ You’ll also have the chance to encounter iconic wildlife like Eastern Quoll, Wombats, and Platypus. We’ll spend time at the conservation-covenanted Inala Conservation Reserve, cruise the wild waters off spectacular Bruny Island, explore the rugged and wildlife-filled Maria Island, and spend time soaking up the natural beauty of Mount Field National Park - home to towering forests, alpine landscapes, and the stunning Russell Falls. With expert guiding, spectacular scenery and diverse habitats, this tour is ideal for nature lovers wanting to experience the best of Tasmania's wild landscapes and wildlife.

The Endemic Birds of Tasmania is a shorter version of our ever-popular Tasmanian Endemic Birds & Mammals tour, giving guests the opportunity to see all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic birds while enjoying a glimpse of everything our incredible island has to offer.

This expert guided birding tour will take you from Hobart to Bruny Island and back again in one day. The personalised tour explores the natural world of Bruny Island with a specialist nature guide. The tour may take in a range of different location and habitats across Bruny Island, including the Inala Conservation Reserve, Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, The Neck, and Cape Queen Elizabeth. Inala Nature Tours' day tours are personalised and locations visited will depend on your personal wish list.

If you travel down to the Inala Conservation Reserve on South Bruny Island you will have the opportunity to observe the endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote within one of its largest known colonies, as well as Tasmanian endemic bird species and a number of threatened species, such as the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle.

To catch the first ferry and maximise the time spent on Bruny Island, we suggest an early start from Hobart at around 6.45am. The Inala guide would aim to catch a return ferry by late afternoon, for a return to your Hobart destination by 5pm. This tour is perfect for anyone who does not time to spend the night on Bruny Island or take one of the tours departing from the Inala Conservation Reserve on South Bruny.

Take a journey by boat to Tasmania’s gem, Bruny Island. Walk to beautiful, remote places with Inala's celebrated birding guides, and discover Tasmania's endemic birds.

This collaboration between Inala Nature Tours and our friends and neighbours, Bruny Island Long Weekend, offers birdwatching with Inala's expert bird guides in a diverse range of habitats, from the ocean to rocky shores, remote beaches, coastal heath, temperate rainforest, and towering eucalypt forests.

It includes a private extensive tour of Inala's nature conservation sanctuary. Each night you stay at the 'Bruny Island Long Weekend' exclusive forest camp on 100 private acres close by to the Inala reserve.

Walk the Inala Conservation Reserve, Bruny Island, with a specialist nature guide for a chance to spot Tasmania's endemic birds and many other rare and threatened species. The endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote is the symbol of Inala Nature Tours, and this walking tour offers a unique chance to observe the species from a custom-built canopy platform within one of its largest known colonies. Inala Conservation Reserve, home to all twelve Tasmanian endemic birds: Forty-spotted Pardalote, Yellow-throated Honeyeater, Scrubtit, Tasmanian Scrubwren, Black Currawong, Strong-billed Honeyeater, Tasmanian Thornbill, Black-headed Honeyeater, Green Rosella, Dusky Robin, Yellow Wattlebird and Tasmanian Native Hen.

Our raptor viewing hide also provides the chance to view raptors such as the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle and the white morph of the Grey Goshawk. Inala's diverse habitats support a wide range of birdlife, with 8–12 endemic species often spotted during a tour.

We can tailor your experience to focus on specific birds, wildlife, or plants—just let us know when booking. More details on Inala Nature’s Property Tour are available in the itinerary below.

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Option 1: BOOK on a SCHEDULED DEPARTURE OF THE PROPERTY TOUR HERE.
Option 2: If none of the scheduled departure dates suit your plans, arrange a different date with the office team - Click the Booking Enquiry box on the right

Enjoy the natural wonders of Bruny Island with these inclusive one, two or three day personalised birding and wildlife tour packages..

Explore the Inala Conservation Reserve and Bruny Island with a specialist naturalist tour guide during both day and night tours of the island. These tours take in a number of different location and habitats, and allow your special interests to guide the course of the tour. Stay overnight in a cottage on, or nearby the Inala Reserve.

The tours will have the opportunity to observe the endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote within one of its largest known colonies on the Inala Conservation Reserve, as well as all twelve Tasmanian endemic bird species and a number of threatened species, such as the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. Locations that may be visited on Bruny Island include Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, Mount Mangana, Mavista Rainforest, The Neck, and Cape Queen Elizabeth.

Night tours may visit the Short-tailed Shearwater colony and search of some of Bruny Island's nocturnal wildlife, such as endemic Tasmanian Pademelons, Bennett’s Wallabies, Brush-tailed Possums and endangered Eastern Quolls. Long-nosed Potoroo, Tawny Frogmouth and Tasmanian Boobook are also possibilities.

Our popular full day birding and wildlife tour of Bruny Island, Tasmania, searches out the twelve Tasmanian endemic bird species. The personalised tour explores the natural world of Bruny Island with a specialist nature guide. The tour takes in a range of different location and habitats across Bruny Island, including Cloudy Bay, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Adventure Bay, Mount Mangana, Mavista Rainforest, The Neck, and Cape Queen Elizabeth.

Taking this tour will allow guests the opportunity to observe the endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote within one of its largest known colonies on the Inala Conservation Reserve, as well as all twelve Tasmanian endemic bird species and a number of threatened species, such as the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle and Swift Parrot, during its migratory season.

Inala Nature Tours can tailor this tour experience to focus on specific birds, wildlife, or plants. Please just let us know about your special interests when booking. More details on Inala Nature’s one day tour of Bruny Island are available in the itinerary below.

TO BOOK - Click the Booking Enquiry box on the right

Experience Tasmania's unparalleled wildlife diversity on this comprehensive 10-day birding and wildlife tour showcasing all 12 endemic bird species plus iconic threatened mammals. From Southern Ocean pelagic adventures to World Heritage wilderness areas, this expertly guided expedition covers Tasmania's premier wildlife destinations.

Complete Endemic Bird Coverage

Target all 12 Tasmanian endemic species including the critically endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote, cryptic forest specialists like Scrubtit and Dusky Robin, Black Currawong and flightless Tasmanian Nativehen. Visit the conservation-covenanted Inala Reserve on Bruny Island - home to one of the largest known Forty-spotted Pardalote colonies - for the chance to see sought after species such as Swift Parrot, white-morph Grey Goshawk and Wedge-tailed Eagle.

Southern Ocean Pelagic & Wildlife Highlights

Board a charter vessel for exceptional pelagic birding where Tasmania's continental shelf attracts multiple albatross species including Wandering, Royal, Shy, and Campbell Albatross, plus White-headed Petrel, Hutton's Shearwater, and storm petrels. Search for both Australian monotremes—the Platypus in mountain streams and Short-beaked Echidna in coastal heathlands. Night tours seek threatened marsupials including Eastern Quoll and possibly Tasmanian Devil.

Explore Maria Island's abundant wildlife, Cradle Mountain's ancient Gondwanan rainforests, and Mount Field's towering Mountain Ash. This Tasmania wildlife tour includes expert Inala guides, comfortable en-suite accommodation and all meals. Small group sizes ensures personalised attention throughout this unforgettable wildlife experience.

World Heritage Wilderness Optional Extension

Join the pre-tour flight to remote Melaleuca in Tasmania's Southwest Wilderness to see the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot, plus Southern Emu-wren, Beautiful Firetail and chance of Eastern Ground Parrot in pristine habitat.

For those with limited time, the Endemic Birds of Tasmania tour is a shorter version of our ever-popular Tasmanian Endemic Birds & Mammals tour, giving guests the opportunity to see all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic birds while enjoying a glimpse of everything our incredible island has to offer.