Chakola


Kangaroo Valley is a stunningly beautiful valley surrounded by steep escarpments, nestled between the white beaches of the South Coast and the Southern Highlands in New South Wales. It is reputed to be one of only seven fully enclosed valleys in the world. Less than 5kms from the town centre lies the property of Chakola (Aboriginal word for Lyrebird). Chakola is an 80-acre wildlife refuge managed by Conservation Volunteers Australia.


Chakola specialises in catering for group getaways, including special interest and school groups, educational and training sessions, family getaways, yoga weekends, bushwalking retreats and corporate meetings and events. Most importantly, Conservation Volunteers uses Chakola as a volunteer base to make a long-term diff erence to the ongoing preservation of the area’s fl ora and fauna.


The Mt Arthur Centre


Situated 18 kilometres north-east of Launceston and four kilometres before the rural village of Lilydale, The Mount Arthur Centre sits on fi ve hectares of re-generating bushland, creeks and wetlands; habitat for the endemic and threatened freshwater burrowing crayfi sh. Conservation Volunteers owns and manages this property, accommodating volunteer groups, as well as undertaking signifi cant regeneration work on the property. The large timber lined kitchen and hall along with lawn area, tennis court and BBQ make this an ideal venue for special groups looking for a nature getaway.


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