Exploring Tasmania's Southern Ocean for Pelagic Birdwatching.

We will board a charter vessel (weather permitting), making our way into the vastness of the Southern Ocean in our quest for pelagic birds. High species diversity and the nearness of the continental shelf have earned Tasmania an international reputation as an excellent place to see pelagic species.

Not long after we depart Pirate’s Bay, we will hopefully encounter Short-tailed Shearwater in considerable number.  This is one of the finest places on the planet to see a diversity of albatross and Wandering, Royal, Shy, Campbell, Black-browed, and Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross are all possible.  With land still in sight we will reach the continental shelf and begin to lay a berley trail from the back of the boat.  Possible petrels include White-chinned, Great-winged, Grey-faced, the striking White-headed, Gould’s, Cook’s and Mottled. Shearwater diversity is also good with Hutton’s, Fluttering, Sooty and Short-tailed Shearwater all possible. Wilson’s, Grey-backed and White-faced Storm Petrels and Fairy Prion are also regularly seen. Mammals we may encounter include Australian Fur-seals, Hump-backed Whale, Common and Bottlenose Dolphin.

We can offer either single day tours or multi-day tours by combining several day tour options.  Click the itinerary tab for tour descriptions.

If you would like us to create a longer itinerary for adventuring around Tasmania for several days or weeks, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We have over 30 years of experience as a travel consultant and tour operator and specialize in designing personalised itineraries for nature-based tours throughout Australia. We work directly with clients themselves, as well as with travel companies from all over the world. Inala offers a range of options, from accommodation-only stays to all-inclusive tours, and just about everything in between.  We know Tasmania inside and out.

Your guide can collect and return you to your Hobart area accommodation (We are always very happy to assist with your accommodation arrangements) or can collect you directly from a visiting cruise ship at the Hobart dock.

A property tour is a wonderful opportunity to see some rare and threatened flora and fauna on Inala's Private Conservation Reserve.

Walk with one of our specialist guides around the Inala Private Conservation Reserve, which is home to a variety of threatened species and all 12 Tasmanian endemic birds. This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the Endangered Tasmanian endemic Forty-spotted Pardalote from the purpose-built canopy platform within one of its largest  known colonies. You may also have the chance to view raptors such as the Tasmanian subspecies of the Wedge-tailed Eagle and the white morph of the Grey Goshawk from the raptor viewing hide if they come by during your visit. 

Exploring the rich and varied habitats of Inala will give opportunities to see a broad selection of birds and frequently between 8 – 12 endemic bird species are seen during a tour.  We can tailor the tour to suit your interests and mobility, and your guide will focus on any particular birds, wildlife or plants you were hoping to see at Inala.

This tour is subject to the availability of a Bruny based guide.
View the Itinerary section below, for more information about the property tour.

BOOK on a SCHEDULED DEPARTURE OF THE PROPERTY TOUR HERE.

On these great value, inclusive two or three day comprehensive tours, you can enjoy most of the natural wonders of Bruny Island.

The personalised multi day and night tour package, gives you the opportunity to explore the nature of Bruny Island with a specialist guide and gives you enough time to visit a number of different locations and habitats and really get under the skin of this incredible island.

Your interests and wishes will dictate the course of the days and the locations visited. View the Itinerary section below, as an example of how the tours might run.

The personalised day tour gives you the opportunity to explore the nature of Bruny Island with a specialist guide and gives you enough time to visit a number of different locations and habitats and really get under the skin of this incredible island.

Your interests and wishes will dictate the course of the day and the locations visited. View the Itinerary section below, as an example of how the day might run.

Our popular and comprehensive tour of Tasmania offers all of Tasmania’s 12 endemic birds plus iconic mammals including Eastern Quoll, Wombat and Platypus. This tour includes Southern Ocean pelagic and Maria Island excursions.

In addition, arrive a day early to join the 1-day special excursion to Tasmania's South West Wilderness Heritage area. Fly into Melaleuca and see the rare and critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot, and more.