Project number: 18
Location: Fiordland National Park

Dates

3 volunteers for 5 days

Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March 2026

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

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 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 2 March. Volunteers will be returned to the same location in the early afternoon on Friday 6 March.

Contribution towards food and transport

$125 per person. 

How to apply

Applications are now closed.