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Both James and Matt were great. Their knowledge and expertise were impressive as well as their willingness to help and assist when requested. Matt also managed to find the big 3 for FNQ – platypus, tree kangaroo and cassowary! Accommodation was fine and birding locations very good. Everything went according to schedule including some early morning starts. Follow travellers were friendly and provided great company. All in all, this was a very enjoyable trip and thanks to Australian Geographic for making this available.

A wonderful experience in the Daintree and Atherton Tableland, enjoying spectacular scenery, birds and other wildlife. Matt was very knowledgeable, good fun and accommodating, ensuring that we saw as many species as possible and that we ate well!

The Far North Queensland Birding Tour was excellent in all respects. Our Guide James was perfect for the job and went over and above any Guide I have experienced before. It was very difficult for him as it rained most days and at time with torrential downpours. Despite this we still managed to see and photograph most of the target species. Accommodation was very good in both Lodges and the food over the 5 days was exceptional. James's photography skills were great and he was constantly helping and advising ion how to get the best shots in the circumstances we found ourselves. I have one piece of constructive feedback. The (unadvertised) 6km walk at Shared Earth Reserve was too long for this group of Baby-boomers. We wasted 4 hours of good birding time here and there were very few birds found. My suggestion is to scrap this walk. I suggest still go here for breakfast as we did but then go back and focus on the entry road which was a very rich habitat for birds on the way in. Do it again on the way out and forget the walk. Overall a terrific Tour and highly recommended to any birding enthusiast interested in NQ birding and habitat experiences.

Birding and Wildlife Conservation Journey, East Gippsland led by Martin Maderthaner from Echidna Walkabout over 4 days. We saw 10 different mammal species, 5 different reptile species and 108 different bird species. A wonderful tour in the hands of an expert guide. An expert guide is absolutely essential.

A huge thanks for finding the two best guides my wife and I have had in our many decades of travel. I would give both Rob and John six stars on a five star scale! Hard to imagine how either of them could have been better! A great personal guide combines knowledge of the area we are seeing with empathy and humor. Both Rob and John epitomize those traits.

Both James and Matt were great. Their knowledge and expertise were impressive as well as their willingness to help and assist when requested. Matt also managed to find the big 3 for FNQ – platypus, tree kangaroo and cassowary! Accommodation was fine and birding locations very good. Everything went according to schedule including some early morning starts. Follow travellers were friendly and provided great company. All in all, this was a very enjoyable trip and thanks to Australian Geographic for making this available.