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Rate birdingplace Captain Cook Lookout
Description
Offering spectacular coastal views, this location holds a number of Norfolk Island's most sought after birds.
These include Norfolk Island Parakeet, Norfolk Island Gerygone, Norfolk Robin, Black-winged Petrel, Grey Ternlet and Red-tailed Tropicbird.
Details
Access
This site is located at the northern coast of the island and is reached from Burnt Pine via Douglas Drive and Anson Bay Roads. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.
Terrain and Habitat
Canyon/cliff , Sea , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The monument and scenic lookout stand at the spot on the northern coast where Captain James Cook and his officers landed in 1774.
For a good summary of NI birding generally, see link below to the Bird Spots NI page.
Links
- Captain Cook Lookout is an eBird hotspot.
- Tourist Information.
- Birding Spots blog - Norfolk Island page.
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