Australia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers Kangaroo Island

Location: Australia: Kingscote

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

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Description

The Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the Western end of Kangaroo Island, South Australia and lies between Kelly Hill Caves and Flinders Chase National Park, 60 miles west of Kingscote, the largest town on KI.

The Sanctuary was first established in 1997, when it was converted from farming land. It covers an area of 3,845 hectares, with 6km of spectacular coastline and cliffs, it is the largest privately owned conservation property on KI. Within the sanctuary you will find many different species including Tammar wallabies, Western Grey Kangaroos, Pigmy, Ringtail and Brushtail Possums, Echidnas, Koalas and birdlife. In winter the area is visited by the migrating whales, often seen just offshore.

The sanctuary's conservation work is funded by the accommodation offered to holidaymakers and the tours offered to guests and public. This is truly an exceptional place with its abundant wildlife and pristine coastline. The sanctuary's aim is to create "wild environments for wild animals", so guests here can watch and learn from their behavior in their natural environment. Nocturnal tours are conducted each evening to give visitors to the Island the ultimate wildlife experience.

Highlights

Volunteers work is always varied and would include most of the duties below and other smaller tasks when needed. The Volunteer Activities may include:

* Feed drops for the local wild Kangaroos and Wallabies and birds
* Monitoring the wild Koalas in the Avenue
* Feral cat proof sanctuary fence checking and maintenance
* Native seed collection and germination
* Planting out the germinated seedings
* Habitat creation
* Maintaining paths and hazard reduction
* Marshalling in guided tours
* Bushwalking with guests
* Assisting in animal spotting with visitors to the sanctuary
* Maintaining the volunteers' vegetable garden
* Looking after the volunteers' chickens
* Weed control
* Firewood collection
* Painting
* Assisting with some accommodation cleaning

At the sanctuary you will learn some new skills and how to live in a remote area!

Travel Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Nature Tours
  • Volunteering
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks USD 1,109

Cost Include Description:

What's Included in the Program:

* Transfer between Sanctuary and Kingscote
* One day entry to Flinders Chase National Park
* Volunteer project
* All meals
* Housing in a shared volunteer house
* Shared lockable volunteer bedroom
* Full linen supplied
* Volunteer T-shirt
* Certificate of Achievement

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Conservation
  • Eco-tourism
  • Environment
  • Organic Farming
  • Reforestation
  • Tree Planting
  • Wildlife Surveying
  • Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary
  • Volunteering
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005

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