Hobart

Fri 24 - Sun 26 October 2025

Celebrate the Aussie Bird Count with us

We’re celebrating National Bird Week and the Aussie Bird Count by heading to Southern Tasmania. We will visiting Bruny Island, exploring local Hobart hot spots and enjoy a Game Called Birds game night.

This Meet-up has been organised in collaboration with local birdwatching guides. Birdwatchers of all experience levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome.

Cost: $540 per person + additional costs (see what’s included below)

A small, fluffy Forty-spotted Pardalote bird with yellow and gray feathers perched on a thin branch.

THIS MEET UP HAS SOLD OUT

We are taking a waiting list in case there are any cancellations. You can put your name on it here.

Itinerary

A detailed itinerary will be provided. Here’s a quick summary.

Thu 23 Oct - arrive in Hobart
Airport pick up is available 3-6pm.
We recommend you arrive in Hobart by Thursday night so you’re ready for an early Friday morning start.

Fri 24 Oct - Bruny Island
We’re off to Bruny Island! We’ll have a private tour at Inala Conservation Reserve. Lunch is at Hotel Bruny and we’ll be back in Hobart by dinner.

Sat 25 Oct - morning birding + games night
We’re going to explore local birding hot spots near Hobart, including Gould’s Lagoon. We’ll be back by lunch and the afternoon is yours to do what you wish. In the evening, the A Game Called Birds team will teach us how to play their board game.

Sun 26 Oct - morning birding
We’ll have a later start, heading to more local hot spots like Orielton Lagoon. We’ll be back in Hobart by lunchtime.
Airport drop-off is available from 1-4pm.

What we might see

We’ll aim to tick off all 12 Tasmanian endemic bird species. There are lots of other birds to enjoy as well.

A Yellow Rosella perched on a branch with green leaves and red berries.

What we’ve organised for you

  • Itinerary that combines birdwatching and leisure time

  • Time with Kirsty Costa (Weekend Birder), Ramit Singal (local guide), Inala Conservation Reserve staff, and the crew from A Game Called Birds

  • Group accommodation rates

  • Ferry and mini bus travel, you won’t need a car

  • Airport pick-ups and drop-offs, see times above

  • ‘What to Bring’ list for your packing

  • A Meet Up tote bag - A Game Called Birds board game, Weekend Birder t-shirt and other goodies

A Tasmanian Swamp Hen mother bird with three chicks on green grass

Additional costs

To make this Meet-up affordable for your budget, we have left the following expenses up to you:

  • Travel - this Meet-up has reached minimum numbers and you can now book your flights if you’re coming from interstate.

  • Accommodation - we’ve booked you a room at the Old Woolstore in Hobart’s CBD for $239 per room per night ($717 for 3 nights). Payment on your room will be due in July.
    If you’d like to make your own accommodation arrangements, you’ll need to meet us at the Old Woolstore each morning.

  • Food - we’ll make sure you can buy the food you need. Friday lunch will be at Hotel Bruny and Saturday night will be at a pub near the Old Woolstore. You can choose and buy your meals to suit your taste and budget.

Medical cover

This is a Weekend Birder Meet-up, not a tour. We don’t have medical insurance and can’t cover your medical expenses. If you are not eligible for public health care in Australia, you will need to ensure that you have insurance to cover any incidents that may arise. One of our hosts has First Aid training to assist if anything happens. We will complete an assessment to reduce risk wherever possible.

Other things

  • Group size - this Meet-up has a maximum of 21 guests and 3 guides.

  • Refunds and weather - no refunds will be given except if the 3 day weather forecast is severe storms, bushfires or floods. If you can no longer make it, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person if you are no longer able to make it.

  • Kids - this Meet-up is suitable for children aged 12 years and over. Children under 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult. Mini bus hire and tour of Inala Conservation means that you will need to pay a full fee for their attendance. If you want to discuss this further, you are welcome to contact us for a chat.

  • Friends and family - you are welcome to pay for friends and family to join you on the Meet-up. Or if they want to visit Hobart with you, they could do other things while you’re birdwatching with us. There will be ‘free time’ on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and they are welcome to join us for free at the A Game Called Birds games night on Saturday night.

  • Accessibility - we won’t be walking up any mountains but some walking will be involved during this Meet-up. If you have any mobility or accessibility requirements, you are welcome to contact us for a chat.