Fiordland – lakeside hut maintenance
Introduction
3 – 7 March 2025: Volunteers will carry out maintenance on a variety of different huts around two or three lakes in Fiordland.Project number: 20
Location: Fiordland National Park
Dates
3 volunteers for 5 days
Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March 2025
Description
This is an amazing opportunity to explore Fiordland’s beautiful lakes. Volunteers will carry out maintenance on huts around two or three of these lakes, with possible visits to Lake Manapouri, Lake Te Anau, Lake Hauroko or Monowai Lake.
Tasks will include cleaning, small building repairs, painting, removing rubbish and clearing vegetation.
What to expect
Fitness/skill level
Medium level of fitness. Volunteers must be agile and capable of getting in and out of a small boat confidently. They must also be able to carry personal gear and lots of heavy work equipment from the beach landings to the huts.
Accommodation
Basic backcountry huts. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own tents if they prefer more privacy.
Pickup/drop-off location and times
Meet at the DOC workshop, 19 Caswell Road, Te Anau at 9.00 am on Monday 3 March. Volunteers will be returned to the same location in the early afternoon on Friday 7 March.
Contribution towards food and transport
$125 per person.
How to apply
Full details on our volunteer programme and how to apply.
Contact
For questions or other volunteer opportunities in the area, contact:
Southland and Otago Volunteer Coordinator
Murihiku / Invercargill Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | invercargill@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
7th Floor CUE on Don 33 Don Street Invercargill 9810 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 743 Invercargill 9840 |
Full office details |