Hat Head Holiday while volunteering

Hat Head Dune Care was the birthplace of coastal dune care in Australia in 1987.

The community group has continued successfully to regenerate and maintain the dune vegetation since, thereby protecting the village of Hat Head from incursion by the sea.

With a very small and aging population it is becoming harder to continue our work, so we are inviting volunteers from other areas to enjoy our natural beauty while helping us preserve it.

Hat Head is renowned for its beaches, fishing, snorkelling, bushwalking and access to Hat Head National Park. There are several villages and small towns nearby including Gladstone, South West Rocks and Arakoon, as well as historic sites such as Trial Bay Goal.

Accommodation

Community members have donated the use of their holiday homes to accommodate the visitors to support our dune care work.

This accommodation is available from Saturday May 24^th with departure on the following Saturday 31^st by 10 a.m. Linen and meals are NOT provided

Time commitment

Visiting volunteers are expected to work with the group from 8:30 – 12:30 with a break for a provided morning tea, on 5 mornings of that week. Afternoons and one full day mid-week are free for you to enjoy the area.

The goals of the week are…

• Weeding
• Weed identification
• Learning from visiting bush regenerators
• Infusion of commitment to the local volunteers

Main weeds to be tackled

• Asparagus – ground and climbing
• Senna
• Turkey Rhubarb
• Buddleia
• Glory lily

What to bring

• Bed linen, towels, personal hygiene items and clothing
• Suitable covered clothing, enclosed shoes, hats to work in.
• Food for meals
• Hand tools and gloves if you have them to supplement our supply

What’s provided

• Accommodation
• Morning teas on work days
• Hand tools and gloves
• Sunscreen and insect protection
• A friendly grateful community
• Insurance through a one year membership of Macleay Landcare

To assist the group get in touch with Liz Watson lizwatson218@outlook.com