Australia

Australia's vast coastline supports outstanding pelagic birding, with key departure ports including Wollongong, Eaglehawk Neck, and Port Fairy. The continental shelf break off southeastern Australia attracts a remarkable diversity of albatrosses and petrels, including Shy Albatross, Providence Petrel, and Gould's Petrel. Winter months from May to September bring the greatest concentrations of subantarctic species.

Sub-regions

All Trips in Australia

Kiama Pelagic

SOSSA (Southern Oceans Seabird Study Association)

Australia › New South Wales

Kiama, New South Wales
Selected dates, April–November
AUD 90–130 per person

Sydney Pelagic

Sydney Pelagics Group Cooperative

Australia › New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales
Monthly, year-round
AUD 100–150 per person

Southport Seamounts Pelagic

Paul Walbridge

Australia › Queensland

Mariner's Cove, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland
Day trips generally third Saturday of each month; multi-day seamounts expeditions several times per year
AUD 120 per person (day trips); multi-day expeditions on application

Port MacDonnell Pelagic

Port MacDonnell Fishing Charters

Australia › South Australia

Port MacDonnell, South Australia
Selected dates, year-round; contact operator for availability
AUD 300 per person; AUD 1,800 (Mon–Fri) / AUD 2,100 (weekends and public holidays) boat charter for groups up to 12

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic

Inala Nature Tours

Australia › Tasmania

Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
Selected dates, year-round; book well in advance as the boat holds only 13 passengers
AUD 120–160 per person

Bremer Canyon Pelagic

Naturaliste Charters

Australia › Western Australia

Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Western Australia
Four days in December and three days in April annually; book well in advance as spaces are strictly limited
AUD 350–450 per person