The Tarkine region of northwest Tasmania includes the southern hemisphere's largest cool temperate rainforest and some hundred kilometres of wild, rugged coastline. Home of the Tasmanian Aboriginals for thousands of years before Europeans arrived, the coastline is incredibly rich in Aboriginal archaeology and heritage.

Kings Run is a coastal cattle property converted to a conservation reserve in 2000 by Geoff King, a descendant of some of the earliest settlers in northern Tasmania. Geoff is committed to returning the property to its natural state and has overseen the revival of natural pastures, plus the growth in numbers and range of native animals and birds.

Conservation work required in the area:

• Removal of invasive sea spurge weeds on beaches and foreshores
• Restoration of sand dune erosion damage caused by four wheel drive activities
• Identifying and recording native animals and migratory birds
• Planting food sources for migratory birds including the threatened Orange-bellied Parrot

The next available camps will be held in 2010 on the following dates:

• 22 to 27 November (booked to capacity)
• 4 to 9 December 
   

If you are a school student or a school teacher interested in arranging a camp for your school please contact us by emailing info@wildmob.org.

While we do not guarantee any direct contact with animals, volunteers will see and learn about a large array of native wildlife found throughout this region.

Our experienced leaders provide are a great source of information about the local animals, plants and the coral reef.

Accommodation
Volunteers will be camping in tents provided by Wild Mob.

Meals
All food and snacks are provided by Wild Mob. Volunteers are responsible for sharing in the preparation of meals. Rosters will be set up for cooking and cleaning duties.

Facilities
Volunteers will be camping in tents and basic shower and toilet facilities are available.

What's Included

• All meals and camping equipment (tents and sleeping bags)
• Transport to/ from Launceston, TAS
• All equipment required for the work
• Practical environmental and conservation education

Highlights

The property is home to many native animals that graze on pastures at dusk and dawn and can often be seen during the day.

Migratory birds including the Orange-bellied Parrot rest and feed in the area on their migrations.

The property has many interesting Aboriginal middens and campsites.

Abalone can be collected from the pools and inlets, and fish can be caught. Being private property, the sense of remoteness is very strong. The night skies are remarkably clear and campfires can be used when general fire risk is low.

Where possible groups will be addressed by a local Indigenous elder, or a leading scientific expert on the local flora and fauna.

Communications:
There is no phone or Internet coverage available so you will be guaranteed a peaceful week!