Our northern region, comprising northern NSW and Queensland, offers challenging yet rewarding volunteer placements in some of Australia’s most remote and iconic landscapes. Volunteers contribute to essential conservation work, often under demanding conditions.

Each reserve has specific needs, and we aim to match volunteers to the right opportunities. Before applying, consider:

Your skills and experience
Your availability and desired placement length
The prerequisites for specific tasks.

Artesian springs at Edgbaston Reserve. Photo Annette Ruzicka.

Remote reserves

Edgbaston| Ethabuka| Pilungah| Yourka| Naree

Tasks include: caretaking, infrastructure maintenance, fence removal, ecological monitoring, and motion sensor camera work.

Placements are usually from March to October, taking advantage of cooler conditions. Placement lengths vary by reserve from 7 to 21 days.

Prerequisites include:

Good health as medical and emergency services are not close by
Good level of fitness and mobility
Most reserves require a high clearance 4WD to access
4WD driving experience and remote travel expertise is required for some placements.