About the wildlife sanctuary
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, 100km 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 behaviour in their natural environment. Nocturnal tours are conducted each evening to give visitors to the Island the ultimate wildlife experience.
The Volunteer Project
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!
What's Included in the Programme
- Transfer between Sanctuary and Kingscote
- Volunteer project
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner while at the sanctuary
- Lockable volunteer bedroom during your stay
- Full linen supplied
- Free volunteer T-shirt
- Complimentary trip to Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch Fur Seal conoly
- Personalised Certificate of Achievement
What's Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Return transport from Adelaide to Kingscote
- Personal travel insurance
- Visas
- All items of a personal nature
- Extra activities, excursions and transport during free time
Prices and Durations
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Kangaroo Island - 2 weeks £649
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Kangaroo Island - 4 weeks £1,299
Australia Wildlife Sanctuary - Kangaroo Island - 6 weeks £1,949
