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Accomodation

YHA - Youth Hostel Association
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary - Journey to the Protected Queen Elizabeth II National Trust paradise of Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, a Podocarp Native Rainforest with trees over 500 years old.
Pounamu Lodge - Nestled in pristine native forest with panoramic views over the lake to sacred Mount Tarawera.
Lyons Lakestay - Affordable,"boutique style" backpacker,casual accommodation,B&B or Holiday unit.
Pottsbury Organic Farm - A twelve acre organic orchard with two private and secluded Holiday Homes nestled among the trees and bird song
Prana Eco Retreat - A unique Eco Retreat Venue, a place to rejuvenate body and soul, to swim, surf, walk and meditate.
Whirinaki Forest B&B
Lake Okareka BnB

Transport

Jayride - Find or share a ride with Jayride, NZ's FREE rideshare community
Kiwi Experience
Intercity Coachlines
Stray Travel
Newmans Coach Lines
Thrifty Car Rental

Activities

Te Puia - NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Driving Creek Railway and Potteries - Coromandel - New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway along with a working pottery and wild life sanctuary.
Eco Tours New Zealand
Kiwi Eco Tours
Dolphin Watch Eco tours
Drift Wood Eco tours
Matata Eco Tours

Te Urewera National Park

Provider: Department of Conservation

Region: Bay of Plenty

Duration

Ongoing

Description

Te Urewera National Park is 212000ha of rainforest, the largest in the North Island. Much of its terrain is very dense and many of the native trees are in excess of 600years old. Volunteer projects are available in both the northern and southern areas of Te Urewera National Park.

In the northern Te Urewera, volunteers are required to assist the BioAssets team monitor kiwi and kokako in the Te Urewera Mainland Island area. Project work is limited and volunteers must have experience working in the back country and be used to moving through dense forest. Volunteers would be accommodated in one of our DOC huts in the forest for much of the project duration. This opportunity is available 1. one week before and after the christmas and new year week and 2. One week before and after Easter Weekend.

In the southern Te Urewera, volunteers are required to assist with:

1. Tack, Hut & campsite maintenance (Jan - Mar incl and Sept - Nov incl).

2. Hut / Campsite wardening (Panekire Hut, Waiopaoa Hut and Sandy Bay Hut, Mokau campsite) from 20 Dec to 10 Jan annually and one week either side of Easter and Labour weekends; A caravan maybe provided to the Campsite warden at Mokau campsite.

2. Flora / Fauna monitoring (Sep to 20 Dec and mid Jan to mid Apr). Working alongside our Bio Assets team, volunteers can assist with the monitoring of, mistletoe, dactylanthus, rata, ngutukaka, gecko, powelliphanta, whio as part of the team and at times, autonomously.

3. Weeds / Pest control (Sep to 20 Dec and mid Jan to mid Apr) volunteers can assist with weeds and pest control - stoat trapping / trap maintenance / weeds busting. Volunteers are expected to work as part of the team.

4. Front Line Reception at the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre (all year) volunteers are invited to apply for a 4-6 week project working in our Visitor Centre - retail sales, providing track, weather and area information, assisting with temporary displays.

Food: All volunteers must supply their own food for the duration of their project and organise transport to and from Lake Waikaremoana although, there is provision for pick up and drop off to Wairoa only.

Accommodation: Available on location.

Gear: All volunteers must supply their own bedding, clothing and bring good tramping boots and waterproof wet weather gear.