Southport Seamounts Pelagic

Paul Walbridge

Trip Details

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

About This Trip

The Southport pelagics run by Birds Queensland out of the Gold Coast are among the most exciting offshore trips in Australia, targeting both the nearshore seamounts and the deeper Coral Sea on longer multi-day expeditions. Day trips head beyond the continental shelf where Flesh-footed and Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, Gould's Petrel, Black-winged Petrel, and White-necked Petrel are regular targets, while the multi-day Queensland and Britannia Seamounts voyages produce extraordinary tropical deepwater species including Kermadec Petrel, Tahiti Petrel, Collared Petrel, Band-rumped Storm-Petrel, and occasionally New Caledonian Storm-Petrel. These trips have produced some of the most important seabird records in Australian ornithology.

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Further Reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Southport Seamounts Pelagic depart from?

The Southport Seamounts Pelagic departs from Mariner's Cove, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

When does the Southport Seamounts Pelagic run?

Day trips generally third Saturday of each month; multi-day seamounts expeditions several times per year

How much does the Southport Seamounts Pelagic cost?

AUD 120 per person (day trips); multi-day expeditions on application.

Who operates the Southport Seamounts Pelagic?

The Southport Seamounts Pelagic is operated by Paul Walbridge.

How do I book the Southport Seamounts Pelagic?

You can book the Southport Seamounts Pelagic directly through Paul Walbridge using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.