AOC Fieldtrip: Margaret River Long-range Excursion

Join bird experts Boyd Wykes and members of Owl Friendly Margaret River as they showcase some of the birdwatching highlights of the Margaret River region.

This multi-day excursion has a packed itinerary crafted by local knowledge and connections, to ensure you get the most out of your visit to one of WA's nature hotspots.

Glenbrook Country Retreat will be the base of activities for the trip, and attendees are encouraged to book one of the varied accommodation options on site, see details below.

Plan to arrive just after lunchtime on Saturday, and let your local guides take the lead. Weather dependent, your itinerary will take you birdwatching at coastal and forest hotspots. Your hosts have negotiated in-kind support that will get you exploring the birds at local lighthouses, meeting birds of prey at Capes Raptor Centre and more.

This being organised by Owl Friendly Margaret River, there will be opportunities for nightstalks, including potentially local Masked Owls, as well as other native birds and mammals.

The excursion fee covers contribution to one shared dinner, but attendees must organise their own transport, accommodation, and food.

Accommodation

The excursion will be based at Glenbrook Country Retreat, a 78ha environmentally focused chalet and camping property 5km South of the Margaret River town. Our host Cherie Hindle is an avid wildlife enthusiast. Many of the south-west endemic birds, including iconic white-tailed and red-tailed cockatoos, are regularly present in the large reservation of forest on the property. Please contact Cherie to book accommodation directly (Phone 0408 931 785/ Email cheri.glenbrook@gmail.com)

Accommodation options available:

• 2 rooms with a queen bed

• 2 rooms with a queen bed plus a single bed

• 1 room with a queen bed and 2 single beds

• 1 room with a queen bed to which a single bed can be added

• 1 room with 2 single beds and a set of bunks

• 1 room with a king bed and a set of bunks

Fees: Room fees are $55 per night singles, $77 double/twins, $88 triple.

There is an extensive camping ground, best suited to self-contained outfits, supported by toilets and showers but there is a small camp kitchen and capacity to join in with others at the retreat facilities.

Camping is $20 per night singles; $25 couples.

Delegates can also book accommodation elsewhere in the vicinity and meet up at Glenbrook for activities. Tanya Mann of the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association is standing by to assist. Email:Tanya.mann@mrbta.com