For those interested in birdwatching in Daintree we would suggest staying at Red Mill House long enough to do some the following activities which we recommend. We can arrange any of the following guides if required.

River Based Tours

• Dan Irby's Mangrove Adventures: Daintree River birdwatching and wildlife tours in an open boat that accommodates 10 passengers comfortably on swivel seats. Excellent for photography. The sunset/evening cruise is the best way to see wildlife at night in the tropical lowlands. Other tours available.
• Daintree River Wildwatch: Small, personalised tours operated by Ian 'Sauce' Worcester, leaving from Daintree Village. This cruise provides excellent birdwatching and photographic opportunities. Sunrise and sunset cruises available.
• Daintree Boatman Nature Tours (formerly Chris Dahlberg's Daintree River Tours): Using an open stable vessel, Murray provides dawn nature cruises with a focus on providing excellent views of the birds and wildlife of the river. Average of 50 bird species seen or heard per tour. Contact Murray on murraybhunt@yahoo.com.au or phone 0417651929
• Mick's Birdwatching and Photography Cruises: Operating from the Daintree River Cruise Centre, Mick provides small, quiet, 2 or 3 hours cruises travelling the Mangrove Ecosystem. Contact Mick on 07 4098 6155 (B.Hrs) or 07 4090 7762.

Land Based Tours

• Ellen Terrell (Naturalist Guide): Nature-based guiding with an emphasis on birdwatching, to suit individual itineraries. Ellen has lived in the Daintree/Cape Tribulation area for 20 years and is the North Queensland representative of AWT Travel Australia. Contact ellenterrell@bigpond.com or via Red Mill House.
• Carol Iles (Birdwatching Guide): A very experienced birding guide based in Julatten, Carol has excellent knowledge of the region. A great choice for birding in the mid-level areas and dry country west of Great Dividing Range, Carol is available for full day or half-day tours, using guest's own transport. Contact carol.iles@hotmail.com.au or via Red Mill House.
• Fine Feather Tours: A 'fair dinkum Aussie', Del Richards is very experienced in guiding birders of every level, from ornithologist to novice. On tour you will gain insight into the complex environments and North Queensland's colourful history. Del is regional representative for Birds Australia and regularly contributes to magazines. Fine Feather Tours offers half and full day tours covering a wide range of habitats.
• Wild Wings and Swampy Things: Allen and Barbara offer a two hour guided walk through their Nature Refuge in the Daintree Valley, a wonderful introduction to the natural world of the Wet Tropics. Their extensive knowledge of local flora, combined with enthusiasm and energy has assisted them in their environmental restoration work resulting in some excellent bird watching opportunities. Tour times are flexible. More details about the property are available on the website.
• Australian Natural History Safari takes a maximum size group of four on a four wheel drive rainforest and outback tour. You will experience wilderness and observe birds and mammals in contrasting ecosystems.
• Daintree Forest Trails: Six wonderful self-guided trails set amongst 121 acres of tropical rainforest situated between the Daintree River and the World Heritage Daintree National Park. Contact info@daintreeforesttrails.com.
• Close-Up Birding Adventures: Day tours to fully accommodated bird watching / photography extended tours. Your Cape York and North Queensland endemic bird specialist.