Coates Wildlife Tours
Tours offering spectacular and diverse natural history - flora, fauna, Aboriginal art, paintings and culture.
Since 1980, when naturalist, Kevin Coate founded Coates Wildlife Tours and pioneered the inception of nature-based tours in Western Australia, we have offered tours that let you experience nature in small groups and allow plenty of time and flexibility to pursue individual interests.
Great Destinations:
The Kimberley and Pilbara regions in the north, the Kennedy Ranges and Mt Augustus in the mid west and various areas through the south of Western Australia.
Great Leaders:
Our dedicated naturalist leaders have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Their enjoyment and understanding of natural history including birds, fauna and flora is reflected in their own unique styles of interpretive leadership.
Great Evenings:
Our policy of providing a two crew to carry out the campsite duties means that there is no need for you to participate in the usual kitchen work rosters. Simply set up your tent, and then relax in the company of your fellow travellers.
Great Food:
A resourceful camp cook (with groups of seven or more) accompanies all safari tours. resh local produce and ingredients are always used when available. Passengers are always pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality of the meals prepared by our cooks.
Great Equipment:
Transport is provided by a custom designed and built air-conditioned four wheel drive (4wd) vehicle or mini bus which ever is appropriate for the tour. For camping tours we supply all the quality camping equipment - self inflating mattresses and camp chairs with arms. The dome tents are large, light, waterproof and easy to erect. All eating utensils and crockery are provided. All you need to bring is your own pillow and sleeping bag. Even sleeping bags can be hired.
Join us and experience the Coates Wildlife Tours difference.
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10 Day Kimberley Highlights TourAccommodated Tour: Broome - Kununurra - Broome These tours are for those in search of exciting landscapes, prolific bird life, spectacular botanical diversity and Aboriginal culture, all characteristics of the dramatic Kimberley. We visit some of northern Australia's most interesting birding sites, along with the stunning scenery of the Kimberley this promises to be a truly memorable experience. Our itineraries are designed to allow ample time to experience and enjoy this magnificent region and indulge in your special interest with the help of our experienced naturalist leader. The tours extensively cover the natural history of the Kimberley region including the Gibb River Road highlights, Mitchell Plateau and the Purnululu National Park. Our brilliant five star rating camp sites are a mixture of camp grounds, national park campsites and bush camps. The accommodation during the tour is a mixture of motel and a station stay, which allows a break from camping and provide comfortable beds with all linen supplied, hot showers and flushing toilets. All meals are included. 11 Day Kennedy Ranges and Mount Augustus TourCamping Tour: Perth - Perth The Kennedy Ranges are near the Gascoyne Region (one of the world's most ancient land formations). They contain some of the best escarpment and gorge country in Western Australia. The 500 metre long gorge terminates in a 50 metre high vertical rock face. Water erosion has created delicate patterns in some of the rock face. The Kennedy Ranges National Park supports over 300 species of plants and over 50 species of birds. Mt Augustus is the world's largest monocline, and is over twice the size of Ayers Rock. It was named after Burringurrah who during the dreamtime was travelling through the area and was speared and knocked down. He turned into the large rock we know as Mt Augustus and legend has it that he is still lying there. The colour of the rock changes during dawn and dusk. Bright pink, orange and red with the occasional green reflect the changes of his mood. Leaving Perth we travel to Coalseam Gully, an area renowned for wonderful displays of wild flowers, we then move on through the wheatbelt country to Mullewa, where you should see the beautiful and rare Wreath Leschenaultia. From Mullewa we travel through the Murchison countryside where the everlastings and other wildflowers put on a spectacular spring wildflower display (seasonal rains permitting). Travel to the Kennedy Ranges via Gascoyne Junction to see gorges, birds (Diamond Dove, Pied Honeyeater) and wildflowers, and creek beds of marine and wood fossils. On the west side, there is chert used by Aborigines for stone blades and spear tips. Three full days are spent in this area. Leaving the Kennedy Ranges behind us we move onto Mt Augustus, driving through the Gascoyne region where there are plenty of Little Corellas, Pink & Grey Galahs, Wedge Tailed Eagle, and wild flowers in this semi arid region. There is plenty of time at Mt Augustus to spend climbing or walking around the base of the mount. Our trip back to Perth takes us via Meekatharra and the old goldfield towns / ruins. - Cue, Austin and Mt Magnet. 11 Day Kimberley Green Season TourAccommodated Tour: Broome - Kununurra "Wings Over the Wet" - Accommodated Tour Three flights: 1. Buccaneer Archipelago 2. Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungle Range 3. Kimberley Coast including Cambridge Gulf, Berkeley & Mitchell Rivers and Falls plus a visit to Kalumburu, flight over the Gibb River Road and an Ord River cruise. This tour is for those in search of a different perspective from the normal tourist season. Kimberley takes on a totally different aspect during the wet season, the lush vegetation, vast flowing rivers and raging waterfalls. There are many migratory wet season birds, some shorebirds from as far away as Siberia. The reptiles are far more active in the warm humid weather. The time of the year to see the other Kimberley. 12 Day Pilbara - Reef and RangesCamping Tour: Perth - Perth The Pilbara is fascinating at any time however after the summer rains the whole Eco system gets a lift. The wildlife is plentiful and the scenery is spectacular. Green covered hills, running waterways, rock pools and the contrast of the red soil with rocky outcrops create images not easy to forget. This 12 day tour has it all, the magnificent coastal area of Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Reef plus the natural wonders of the Karijini National Park. The homeward journey takes us through the historic goldfield areas around Meekatharra, Cue and Mt Magnet the wheatbelt town of Wubin and Australia`s only monastic town New Norcia. 15 Day Kimberley Coastal Cruise/WaterfallsBroome - Kununurra; Kununurra - Broome The Kimberley coast lying north of Broome is one of the most stunning and isolated in the world. Join our ornithologist/naturalist leader Kevin Coate on this unique natural history tour as we explore and enjoy the natural beauty and spectacular scenery of the awesome gorges, rivers and waterfalls found along the coast. The timing of the trip should ensure the waterfalls are in full flow and at their spectacular best. Whilst onshore experience the birdlife, reptiles and other wildlife along with Aboriginal art sites, culture and European history. Along with the avifauna there will also be an array of sea life, reptile and botanical highlights. Note: The itineraries may need to be re-arranged due to the massive tidal movements that occur through the region. 15 Day Kimberley Wonders TourCamping/Accommodated Tour: Broome - Kununurra; Kununurra - Broome This tour is for those in search of exciting landscapes, prolific bird life, spectacular botanical diversity and Aboriginal culture, all characteristics of the dramatic Kimberley. We visit some of northern Australia's most interesting birding sites, along with the stunning scenery of the Kimberley this promises to be a truly memorable experience. Our itinerary is designed to allow ample time to experience and enjoy this magnificent region and indulge in your special interest with the help of our experienced naturalist leader. The tour extensively covers the natural history of the Kimberley region including the Gibb River Road highlights, Mitchell Plateau and the Purnululu National Park. Our brilliant 5 million star rating camp sites are a mixture of camp grounds, national park campsites and bush camps. The accommodation during the tour is a mixture of motel and a station stay, which allows a break from camping and provide comfortable beds with all linen supplied, hot showers and flushing toilets. All meals are included. 15 Day Southwest Birds and Botany TourAccommodated Tour: Perth - Perth The Southwest offers breathtaking beauty and diversity. The region is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers - an extraordinarily colourful scene during the spring months and an abundance of birdlife. Join us as we experience a wide range of habitats walking through open woodlands, outback arid areas, an off-shore island, coastal heath, peppermint trees and karri forests. The diversity of each habitat is only matched by the diversity of the birds, botany and spectacular scenery that will be found. Combining all this with the comfort of an accommodated tour makes this a trip not to miss. 17 Day Rudall River National Park ExpeditionCamping Expedition: Perth - Perth: Small Group (Maximum 6 Passengers) Remote, harsh yet beautiful Rudall River National Park. Situated about 400 kilometres east of Newman in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert, the Rudall River National Park is one of the most remote wilderness areas in the world. At 1 283 706 hectares the park is the largest in Western Australia. Over 90 species of birds and 17 different mammals have been recorded in the park. The vegetation is of a varied mixture and makes an amazing landscape. Our trip north will take us through Mt Magnet, Newman and on to Ethel Creek. After leaving Ethel Creek we move into the national park via the Talawana and Kintyre Tracks. During the next 10 days we will see and enjoy the many natural wonders of this unique area. Kalkan Kalkan Soak, Poonemerlarra Creek, Tjingkulatjatjarra Pool, Hanging Rock, Currun Currun Rockhole and Desert Queen Baths to name just a few. After leaving the park we head towards Telfer via Billy Dunns and Jinawanura Caves, which have strong Aboriginal history attached to them. After the caves we will visit Christmas Pool where a short walk will bring us to more Aboriginal Art work. 6 Day Abrolhos Islands New Year TourPerth - Perth Enjoy the company of other nature enthusiasts as you celebrate New Years Eve on board the luxury vessel Odyssey II The Houtman Abrolhos is an archipelago of 108 islands and rocks located about 80 km off the midwest coast of Western Australia and are renowned for their extensive array of marine life and history. They are also a breeding ground for many tropical seabirds. The tour is scheduled to coincide with the breeding season, at which time tens of thousands of birds can be observed at close quarters and include common and lesser noddys, roseate, sooty and bridled terns, shearwaters, osprey, sea eagles, cormorants, storm petrels and the red tailed tropic bird which are some of the 95 species of seabirds that occur on the islands. The Odyssey II is a custom built 24m expedition Vessel, launched in 2006. The advanced catamaran design ensures very quiet operation, spacious interior and great stability. This will be our base for three nights. The wedge-tailed shearwater, lesser noddy, common noddy and sooty tern particularly nest in vast numbers. There will also be plenty of time to snorkel in the crystal clear waters. You may also hopefully encounter bottle-nosed dolphins and sea lions. The first and fifth nights are spent in a Geraldton Motel. All meals are included except those whilst travelling between Perth and Geraldton. 6 Day Perth North East WildflowersAccommodated Tour: Perth - Perth This early wildflower season tour is designed to see the flowering plants to the North East of Perth at a time when they should be at their best. The trip covers a diverse array of landscapes with the farm lands of the wheat belt, the station country around Mt Magnet and Yalgoo before covering the highlights of Coalseam Reserve and the northern sandplains around Eneabba, Badgingarra and the Lesueur National Park. 6 Day West Australian Wildflowers TourAccommodated Tour: Perth - Perth The region between Kalbarri and Perth is renowned for it's spectacular wildflower displays. The colour when combined with the diverse landscapes create extraordinarily colourful scenes. The group size is limited to 14 passengers and will be led by an experienced botanical guide. 8 Day Christmas Island TourAccommodated Tour: Perth - Perth Coates Wildlife Tours have been taking groups to this naturalist's wonderland for over 12 years. During this time our groups have sighted many bird species new to Australia which have been added to the island's bird list. Christmas Island is situated in the Indian Ocean 2600 kilometres north west of Perth. It is renowned for its unique birdlife and the various land crabs with the spectacular mass migration of crabs in November and December. | |
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