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Sunbird

Quandong Southern Cassowary

Boyd’s Rainforest Dragon
“THERE ARE FEW OTHER
EXPERIENCES THAT WILL
FIND A PERMANENT
PLACE IN YOUR MEMORY
THAN THE SIGHT OF A

SOUTHERN CASSOWARY
AND CHICKS TAKING A
CASUAL STROLL THROUGH
THE RAINFOREST”

endangered this species is. Nothing prepares you for their size and When you have a passion for what you do, it’s not a job, it becomes
there’s always a moment of apprehension knowing the terror this a privilege. There is tremendous satisfaction in taking visitors
prehistoric bird will cause if provoked. out each day and showing them the best part of the best area in
This is a place where time stood still and every new day in the Australia.
Daintree Rainforest is a unique experience just waiting to happen. If you drive and walk yourself into the rainforest and return
On a single day you can find yourself swimming in a refreshing mindset that ‘’it was a nice drive, but nothing special’’ then you’re
stream, witnessing a pair of sunbirds build their nest, enjoying the not getting the full picture.
solitude of a deserted beach and observing the sand bubbler crabs Take a walk with a Rainforest guide who will patiently explain each
tunnel their way through the sand. natural wonder and you’ll return with a completely different view.
Our rare and remarkable wildlife is endless. How fortunate are Experience what an amazing place the Daintree Rainforest really is
we when we can share with our guests the sighting of the rare and and like many other visitors you’ll also return saying, “It was the
bashful Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo or watch the courting display of a highlight of our holiday.”
Victoria’s Rifle bird.
I am frequently asked how I keep motivated day in and day out Tony Burke is owner and guide for Tony’s Tropical Tours
when guiding. My reply is simple.
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