conservation Placements
and training courses
australia and New zealand
Rainforest expedition in
we also run a number
conservation Placements
the ecuadorian amazon
of placements in collaboration
with some specialist NGO’s
Oz 2 weeks %375, 4 weeks %645
duration 5 weeks %1,345
and organisations in each
or 6 weeks %895
or 10 weeks %2,245
destination.
Nz 2 weeks %445, 4 weeks %695
this can also include
or 6 weeks %945
a Btec for extra %250
Although Madventurer operates its own
Placements start every
Monthly start dates
Projects staffed by our own crew we also realise Friday in Oz and every
from jan - Nov
that working alongside some strong partners
sat in Nz all year round
can bring some valuable added dimensions to
Research rare species, help the conservation of
the development work that can be achieved. All
Imagine helping preserve the natural beauty of
the rainforest and aid community development
‘Placements’ that we promote are supported by Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory, or
on this remote and pioneering Amazon
partners as they bring in additional expertise.
building walking tracks along the Great Ocean
expedition in Ecuador.
We can also help provide access to many
Road in Victoria, one of the world’s iconic coastal
Joining this Amazon adventure will take you
training courses and learning activities in each
destinations. Picture yourself planting rainforest
into the heart of this remote part of the world
destination and these are run by local trusted
trees in Queensland, restoring wetlands for
to help protect the precious rainforest and aid
language schools and course providers.
migratory birds in New South Wales or assisting
with wildlife surveys in South Australia or
community development initiatives. Expedition
Tasmania as you help to make a real difference
members support wildlife conservation by
to conservation in this vast and varied country.
conducting research and scientific investigation
Al the types of placements described above
work, and work on community projects,
learn spanish in Peru
take place across al States and Territories.
including facilitating the learning of English
Across the Tasman in New Zealand, there’s just
as a foreign language.
courses start at %82 for
as much variety with track and trail building, seed
20 hours tuition over 7 days
col ection and weed control activities, al high on
local accommodation available
the conservation agenda along with wildlife
Patagonia conservation
from %92 per week
surveys.
and wilderness training
start dates every Monday
throughout the year
You’ll get involved in conservation projects
duration 5 weeks %1,495
or 10 weeks %2,495
Whatever your level; choosing to take Spanish
such as:
Monthly start dates from
lessons in Peru is the best way to accelerate
> Tree planting
jan - May and Oct - Nov
your learning experience and make the most
> Seed col ection
of your Project. Immerse yourself in the local
> The protection of endangered species
This Patagonian expedition contains a multitude
culture and progress rapidly practising your new > Weed control
of skil development opportunities combined
found skil s in your free time. Combining a group > Fencing
with exciting adventures and important
language course with private lessons per week
> Walking trail construction
environmental projects. In small groups,
offers the best of both worlds. You wil meet
> Flora and fauna surveys
expedition members conduct rugged surveys
people from around the world in your group
> Heritage restoration
in a remote part of the world that few people
classes, enjoy highly interactive and fun classes
> Environmental monitoring
ever get to see. Expedition participants must
together and even help each other out with
be prepared for a chal enge as the expedition
homework. Your private classes offer you
contains some arduous trekking through the
the chance to have your own dedicated
wildlife expedition
variety of extreme climates and landscapes
teacher to help you gain more confidence
in costa Rica
found in the heart of dramatic Patagonia. You will
with the language.
develop life long skills along the way including
duration 5 weeks %1,445
conservation management techniques,
or 10 weeks %2,345
leadership skil s, camp craft, minimal impact
Monthly start dates
learn to surf in australia
camping (fol owing leave no trace principles),
from jan - Nov
wilderness navigation and wilderness medicine.
5 days %285
This adventurous expedition gives individuals
start dates every Monday
the opportunity to work, explore and live in one
from sept to May
of the most remote regions of the Costa Rican
The only Sydney to Byron experience including
rainforest on the Caribbean Coast, whilst
surfing, full day board and wetsuit hire, and
contributing to vital conservation projects. The
accommodation on arrival in Byron Bay.
expedition plays a vital role in the development
Spend the first 4 days at Surf Camp in Seven
and management of the long-term wildlife
Mile Beach where you wil be taught the basics
conservation of the Tortuguero National Park
and get you ready for surfing in Byron Bay.
and Barra de Colorado Wildlife Refuge, and in
community education programmes in the area.
The main projects involve: conducting marine
turtle monitoring and conservation, jaguar
predation and abundance research, canal bird
monitoring, mammal camera trapping, and
aiding environmental education programmes.
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