An Eco Project in the Tasmanian Wilderness
The experience
We’re creating a new wilderness walking experience on a remote private property in North-East Tasmania, and we’re looking for a couple of adventurous people who would enjoy helping bring it to life.
The project began when we reopened an old, disused forestry track and discovered a remarkable group of six enormous old eucalypts growing alongside it. Rather than simply clearing a path through the forest, we want to create a walk that celebrates th
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English or Intermediate English
Between 22 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
You will stay in the east coast township of St Helens in Tasmania. Each day of work you will travel to our property (The Keep) with us to help us to create some walking trails on the land. It will be physical work so you must be fit and comfortable in this type of remote environment.
Activities & Shift
Clearing land and making walking tracks. Happy to do as 5 x 5 hour shifts per week or could do longer shifts over fewer days if preferred.
Rules
English speaking and self-sufficient with meals. We can provide food but you will have access to a kitchenette to prepare for yourselves.
You will need to be physically fit for this role.
Happy to accommodate couples.