Cradle Mountain
 ©  Lance Neville

Montague Island lighthouse
©   Inger Vandyke

Boroka Lookout Grampians
© Parks Victoria

Grampians Mammal
Monitoring © Parks Victoria

Wombat Lake
Cradle Mountain

Seal Colony Montague Island

Researcher with
Penguin Chick

Wildlife Encounters

 

 

Highlights

Tasmania boasts many unique species of plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. This two day program combines active participation in wildlife conservation, with opportunities to experience Tasmania’s magnificent natural beauty. You’ll enjoy friendly hospitality, wildlife, comfortable accommodation and meals featuring the best of Tasmania’s world renowned natural produce.

Visit Bonorong a Wildlife Conservation Centre committed to the conservation of Tasmania's threatened species. Learn about endangered wildlife while participating in behind-the-scenes activities. Enjoy encounters with the Tasmanian Devil, now listed as endangered this iconic species faces extinction in the wild. Travel to Bruny Island and experience wild coastlines, stunning natural cliff formations, lighthouses, rich heritage and local wildlife. Join local landholders on a major conservation initiative to recover the habitat of two endangered Tasmanian birds, the magnificent Swift Parrot and the jewel-like 40-Spotted Pardalote. The trees you plant during your visit will also act as a carbon offset. Walk along stretches of white sandy beaches and observe Little Penguins as they make their regular evening journey ashore. You will also have an opportunity to assist local National Parks and Wildlife rangers with ongoing penguin rookery restoration and learn about the conservation measures designed to ensure their continued survival.

 

  • The opportunity to assist Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) with wildlife conservation
  • Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Centre
  • Spectacular coastal scenery of Bruny Island
  • Wildlife encounters with local experts
  • Tasmanian Devil and Little Penguin viewing
  • Forty-spotted Pardalote recovery program

 

Rates and Departures

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Accommodation

 

Contribution to Conservation

This tour provides you with the opportunity to support ongoing conservation activities in Tasmania and across Australia. As well as your practical contribution during the tour, your support will help fund ongoing conservation programs through Conservation Volunteers Australia. Conservation Volunteers Australia is working with the Tasmanian Government to provide practical on-the-ground expertise and support to help save the Tasmanian Devil. No prior experience is required to participate, however you should be reasonably fit and healthy to enjoy this active program.