Volunteer on vital conservation projects and take an adventure tour through the Queensland bush
Program Overview
Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of Northern Australia—travel along Queensland’s stunning coastline, visit the world renowned Great Barrier Reef and contribute to vital conservation projects before embarking on an adventure tour of the region.
You will work with a widely respected conservation NGO that operates a number of projects in the region. You could be working on any one of these fantastic projects, focusing on tropical rainforest or the barrier reef coastline, giving you an incredible look into Australia off the tourist trail.
After all your hard work, take in a well-deserved adventure-packed tour from white water rafting to snorkelling. Even more adventure can be added on in the form of scuba diving, bungee jumping or sky diving.
Life on the Program
Before beginning the project work, you will enjoy a welcome orientation and a relaxing first weekend getting to know your fellow volunteers.
The work you will be doing can be incredibly varied, so you should expect activities to include anything from endangered species protection to walking trail construction to environmental monitoring. The work you will be assigned to will depend on the needs of the conservation project at the time, so you should be prepared for physical work and all weather conditions.
On the second phase of the expedition you will travel throughout Queensland, hiking, trekking through tropical rainforest, snorkeling pristine marine environs and white water rafting. During your down time you can also decide to have a go at bungee jumping or sky diving, at your expense.
Accommodation throughout the project will be varied, in hostels, rainforest lodges or tents. Food while on program is also varied, but you should make allowances for basic meals, particularly on remote project locations.
Project Details
GVI partners with a local not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to involving the local and wider community in practical, hands-on conservation initiatives.
The goal of these conservation projects is to develop long term partnerships that have a strong identity and focus on community involvement in vital environmental issues. Through your work, you will contribute to reconnecting communities to their environment in a positive way.
You will join some 2,500 international volunteers visiting Australia every year to participate in similar conservation efforts, benefiting hugely from on the job training and education in environmental issues and their corrective procedure provided by these projects.
How this program makes a difference:
This expedition offers you a safe and fun opportunity to contribute in a positive and practical way to help conserve the fragile and unique Australian environment, home to many species of astounding flora and fauna.
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Program Details
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What's Included
- Pre-departure support and discounted services
- 24-hour emergency phone
- Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
- Arrival orientation
- Long term experienced staff
- Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
- All meals (unless otherwise stated in field manuals)
- Welcome meeting
- Location orientation
- All necessary project training by experienced staff
- All necessary project equipment and materials
- 24-hour in-country support
- Full day white water rafting on the Tully River
- Aboriginal dance performance
- Ride on a World War II Army Duck
- Full day snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Medical and travel insurance
- Visa costs
- Personal kit
- Additional drinks and gratuities
- Extra local excursions
- International and domestic airport taxes
- Optional activities and a levy for rafting (approx AU$30) are not included in the tour
- On any of the additional adventure packages you will need to pay levies for some activities
