Stewart Island/Rakiura - annual hut maintenance

Project number: 3
Location: Stewart Island/Rakiura

Dates

3 volunteers for 8 days

Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 24 September 2024

Description

Volunteers are needed to help with the annual maintenance of huts around the coastline of Stewart Island/Rakiura. The focus will be on the huts around Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera and/or the North West Circuit.

This is an ideal opportunity to visit the picturesque, rugged coastline of the island, while doing worthwhile work interspersed with bird watching, photography, hunting and/or fishing (permits required).

Tasks will include painting, a full interior clean down and light building repairs.

What to expect

Fitness/skill level

Medium to high fitness level. 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 (up to 15kg) work equipment from the beach landings to the huts.

Accommodation

A variety of basic backcountry huts.

Pickup/drop-off location and times

Meet at the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre, Stewart Island/Rakiura at 8:30 am on Tuesday 17 September. Volunteers will be returned to the same location at around 3:00 pm on Tuesday 24 September.

Contribution towards food and transport

There is no charge for this activity. However, volunteers will need to make their own travel arrangements to and from Stewart Island/Rakiura.