Kings Run Conservation Project
Kings Run Conservation Project
Tarkine, Tasmania, Australia
Where Tarkine, Tasmania, Australia
When September to April
The Work

• Invasive vegetation

• Erosion control

• Monitoring native animals and migratory birds
Accomodation Camping
Return Launceston, TAS, Australia
Group Size Max 11, min 6 participants
Contribution AU$650 per person

Kings Run Conservation Project

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Australian Fur SealCampsite off the Tasmanian CoastCoastal Erosion RehabilitationTasmanian DevilSunrise over the Tasmanian CoastWallabyMobsters along the Arthur RiverMobster and Giant Myrtle TreeGreen RosellaGroup of Mobsters in Tasmania – Nov 2010Sunset over Tasmanian CoastFallen Tree in Tasmanian Rainforest

Want to see more? Visit our Kings Run Flickr collection.

Volunteer Feedback

Kings Run Volunteer, November 2010

Loved the explanations on biology, ecology, geology during the fieldwork. I got to experience true conditions - things I had learnt before in books.

International Uni Student, November 2010

Every day we could discover a ‘new’ animal, a new aspect of natural life.

Traditional Owner Acknowledgement

Wild Mob would respectfully like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners, their Elders past and present, as well as the important role Indigenous people continue to play in the Land where we carry out our conservation projects.

Project Partners

Wild Mob is proud to partner with Kings Run Reserve and Parks & Wildlife Tasmania as part of the Kings Run conservation project.

          

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About the Project

Kings Run is located in the north-west of Tasmania, approximately 280km west of Launceston. The Tarkine region is rich in Aboriginal heritage, known for its amazing scenery, ancient forests and abundance of wildlife. The rugged coastline and surrounding scrublands of the Kings property supports a wide range of wildlife, including the endangered Tasmanian Devil.

Devil populations have been declining steadily in recent years due to the spread of Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Fortunately the north-west of the state remains free of the disease, making Kings Run the perfect location for Devil spotting.

The substantial coastal property has been in the King family for over one hundred and thirty years. In 1999 owner Geoff King ceased farming activities on an 830-acre area of the property and began the rehabilitation process, in the aim of establishing a significant wildlife refuge. The refuge is home to large numbers of wallabies, wombats and echidnas, however the area is most famous for its carnivorous marsupials. Tasmanian Devils and Spotted Tail Quolls are frequently viewed from a specially converted hide, a real highlight when visiting Kings Run. Wild Mob is proud to be assisting the King family with conservation projects, while sharing the spectacular property with our volunteers.

University Student Holiday Projects

  • 19 to 24 November
  • 28 November to 2 December (Griffith StudentLinx) 

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Project Work

The work required on the Kings Run site involves various facets of environmental management. Volunteers can expect to be involved in tasks including re-vegetation, erosion control, invasive flora management and native fauna surveys. The project work requires a moderate level of fitness. Staff will provide training for the required conservation work. Depending on the group’s abilities and weather conditions, working hours will normally run from approximately 9am through mid-afternoon. Some survey work may require around 10kms of hiking per day. Wild Mob believes happy volunteers are productive volunteers – we aim to create an enjoyable and educational working environment each and every day.

Educational Components

The Kings Run project offers numerous educational opportunities attributed to the diversity of the Tarkine region. The abundant wildlife and varied ecosystems provide an excellent cross section of Tasmanian habitats. The site also has significant ties to Aboriginal history. Additionally, the area provides great bird watching opportunities. Species population studies will take part during favorable times of the year, giving volunteers first-hand experience of ecological surveys.

Living Conditions and Facilities

While participating in the Kings Run project, volunteers will stay at a bush camp on the property. All-weather, three-man tents will be shared between two volunteers. Wild Mob will provide all camping equipment including sleeping bags, liners and thin sleeping mats. Volunteers will need to bring their own pillow. There will be a porta-loo and bush shower available. We recommend bringing sufficient (warm) clothes for six days as there are no laundry facilities at the camp.

Kings Run project is a bush camp. There is no access to electricity and Internet. Telstra offers the strongest mobile phone signal.

Additional Activities

There is a lot to see and do at Kings Run. Wild Mob staff will facilitate additional activities including:

  • Evening encounter at the Devils Restaurant to spot the endangered Tasmanian Devils and Spotted-tailed Quolls
  • Afternoon walk through part of the world famous Tarkine rainforest
  • Pre-breakfast bird watching walks

More information on Tasmanian experiences can be found at: www.discovertasmania.com.

Registration

Ready to register? You can download a form here: Registration Form

Detailed Project Description

For a full description of the project, click here to download a PDF: Kings Run Project Description.