Koala Recovery Experience
Available dates 2020:
9, 10, 11 July
23, 24, 25 July
6, 7, 8 August
20, 21, 22 August
Koalas all over Australia have been affected by bushfires. To ensure they have a future, many trees need to be planted.
Join us on this very special Koala Tree Planting and recovery experience over 3 days.
Koala Recovery Experience is available on limited dates in July & August 2020.
PRICES: Koala Recovery Experience
3 DAYS:
$1620
2 DAYS:
$1080
1 DAY:
$260
Single supplement: Please add $260 to price per person for the 3 day tour; or $130 to price for 2 day tour if you wish to have single rooming. Note: accommodation does not have twin rooms, only queen.
Child rate $AUD per person – 1 day: $195; 2 days: $810; 3 days: $1215
The child rate applies from 7 to 13 years of age inclusive. This experience is not suitable for children under the age of 7 years.
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Prices shown are for 2020
DETAILS
Location: the Great Western Plains near Melbourne including Serendip, the You Yangs or Brisbane Ranges National Park and surrounding areas.
Duration: 1, 2 or 3 Days Grade/Difficulty: medium fitness required
Dates of operation: 1 day tour can depart on any of the dates listed (eg 9, 10 or 11 July). 2 day tour can depart on first or second date listed (eg 9 or 10 July). 3 day tour can only depart on first day listed (eg 9 July only). All tours must be complete within the date window.
Departs: around 8am on first day Returns: to Melbourne around 4pm on last day.
Minimum passengers: 2 adults
Pickup location: from Melbourne city hotel for first day of 2 & 3 day tours. For 1 day tour passengers we will suggest a convenient central location.
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By participating in the Koala Recovery Experience you will:
- plant targeted koala trees in the places koalas need them most, and
- help fund the planting of koala trees, and
- engage with local landowners, community members and help educate others about the importance of koalas.
In addition, 100% of profits made from this experience will be donated to Koala Clancy Foundation to continue tree planting.
INCLUSIONS
Leader/Guide: your guide will be an experienced Wildlife Guide and Koala Researcher.
Includes: wildlife guidance throughout, air conditioned transport to and from Melbourne city. Gloves and gumboots (rubber boots) are available for participants (gumboots only if weather is wet). Meals & accommodation as below:
1 day experience: includes 1 lunch
2 day experience: includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 night accommodation
3 day experience: includes 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 nights accommodation
Accommodation for 2 or 3 day experience – Little River B&B: double share, with ensuite bathrooms, in heritage-listed property near the planting sites. Note: rooms at this property are limited. If they fill other options will be offered.
NOT included: alcoholic beverages
Good walking shoes or boots that completely cover the feet (sandals are good to have but are not recommended for tree planting), outdoor clothing to suit variable weather conditions (it is often cold and damp. Please check weather forecast for accurate predictions), sun hat, rainproof coat, insect repellent, 15+ sunscreen, small torch (flashlight), daypack and 1 litre re-usable water bottle. Camera and binoculars are recommended. As space is limited please keep luggage to 1 duffel bag OR 1 backpack OR 1 small suitcase per person.
Gumboots (rubber boots) and gloves can be made available for participants comfort during tree planting. Please inform us of your shoe size before arriving.
Drinking Water: Tap water is completely safe and drinkable and available at accommodation, and a large fresh storage is carried on board the vehicle each day. We recommend you bring a re-usable water bottle which we can refill during the day. If you don’t like to drink tap water we highly recommend you bring a filter to reduce plastic waste.
Depart Melbourne city accommodation. Travel about an hour west to our tree planting site near the You Yangs Ranges.
Our tree planting sites are usually along rivers, creeks and near waterholes on farms on the Western Plains. The morning is spent planting koala trees in these high-quality, fertile sites, often in the company of the landowner, local community members and Koala Clancy Foundation volunteers and staff. Holes are pre-dug to make tree planting quick and easy.
Lunch is usually taken picnic-style either at the planting site or in nearby bushland.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks to visit the koalas that will benefit most from the tree planting. Other wildlife is frequently seen.
Return to Melbourne around 4pm.
DAY 1:
Depart Melbourne city accommodation. Travel about an hour west to our tree planting site near the You Yangs Ranges.
Our tree planting sites are usually along rivers, creeks and near waterholes on farms on the Western Plains. The morning is spent planting koala trees in these high-quality, fertile sites, often in the company of the landowner, local community members and Koala Clancy Foundation volunteers and staff. Holes are pre-dug to make tree planting quick and easy.
Lunch is usually taken picnic-style either at the planting site or in nearby bushland. At this time participants can check in at the accommodation for a hot shower, if preferred.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks to visit the koalas that will benefit most from the tree planting. Other wildlife is frequently seen.
Dinner tonight is at the local hotel restaurant, next door to the accommodation.
DAY 2:
Travel to the same, or different, tree planting site. Morning tree planting.
Lunch is picnic-style at the planting site or in nearby bushland.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks with wild kangaroos and emus. Birdlife is abundant.
Return to Melbourne around 4pm.
DAY 1:
Depart Melbourne city accommodation. Travel about an hour west to our tree planting site near the You Yangs Ranges.
Our tree planting sites are usually along rivers, creeks and near waterholes on farms on the Western Plains. The morning is spent planting koala trees in these high-quality, fertile sites, often in the company of the landowner, local community members and Koala Clancy Foundation volunteers and staff. Holes are pre-dug to make tree planting quick and easy.
Lunch is usually taken picnic-style either at the planting site or in nearby bushland. At this time participants can check in at the accommodation for a hot shower, if preferred.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks to visit the koalas that will benefit most from the tree planting. Other wildlife is frequently seen.
Dinner tonight is at the local hotel restaurant, next door to the accommodation.
DAY 2:
Tree planting, weed removal, or other koala conservation work in the morning. This may include site preparation and assessment.
Lunch is at the local restaurant.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks learning about wild koalas.
Return to your accommodation.
DAY 3:
Travel to the same, or different, tree planting site. Morning tree planting, as part of a big group of locals.
Lunch is picnic-style at the planting site or in nearby bushland.
The afternoon is spent on nature walks with wild kangaroos and emus. Birdlife is abundant.
Return to Melbourne around 4pm.
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Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours
T: +613 9646 8249
Fax: +613 9681 9177
E: enquiries@echidnawalkabout.com.au