Accommodation and Meals
Whilst you are volunteering, accommodation will be in the grounds of the sanctuary in basic canvas cabins. There are two cabins, one for sleeping and one as a self contained kitchen. These cabins have their own shower and toilet, with other additional facilities (showers, toilets, laundry) available. A maximum of 4 participants will share the huts at any one time with male and female volunteers having to share.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included while on the project and will be available at the licensed onsite café. Any other luxury food items (sweets, crisps, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream etc) will be available for you to purchase. Cooking facilities are also available in on of the volunteer cabins.
Free time
You will have free time each day outside of the scheduled activities. Most free time is available in the evening from about 5pm (except once or twice per week when some animal monitoring tasks are scheduled). Full weekends are always scheduled as free time for volunteers, starting at 5pm Friday afternoon. Sanctuary staff can arrange to drop you off at bus stops if you would like to spend the weekend in Adelaide, though you are expected to return at a reasonable time Sunday afternoon!!! Here are a few ideas:
In Adelaide
- Botanic Gardens (with moonlight cinema during the summer)
- Art gallery of South Australia
- South Australian museum
- Theatre
- Torrens River cruises
- Adelaide Zoo
- Shopping
- National aboriginal cultural institute
- Adelaide Oval cricket ground
- Lots of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs!
- Beaches
- Glenelg beach - 30-minute tram ride from the city. Calm water to swim and windsurf. Surf skis, body boards and snorkels available to hire. There is also a bike track and mountain bikes to hire. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes.
- Brighton beach – 25-minute train ride from the city. An old fashioned, sleepy place!
- Gulf St Vincent beaches; often know as the wine coast. Good for surfing and snorkelling.
- Victor harbour – where whales, sea lions and penguins can be spotted!
Trips from Adelaide
Barossa valley is a famous Australian wine-producing region. Day tours of the wineries are available and are popular with other backpackers!
- Fleurieu peninsula. Beaches on the coast and wineries inland – good for walking and cycling!
- Kangaroo Island. An unspoilt island, host to an astonishing range of wildlife.
If you do choose to participate on any activities during your free time, all costs associated with that activity (e.g. transport, tickets, accommodation etc) are your own responsibility. Also, any meals missed during free time activities cannot be reimbursed.
Project Support
Throughout your stay you will have the support and guidance of your local project coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
