Conservation Volunteer Bookings

Located on the rugged and wild West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Punakaiki is the gateway to the dramatic limestone country of the Paparoa National Park and the famous Pancake Rocks and blow holes. Volunteers willcontribute tothe Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project which aims to restore native forest habitat for the vulnerable seabird, the Westland Petrel. The Westland Petrel is one of New Zealand’s unique bird species with its only breeding location confined to a 5km area in the foothills of the Paparoa Range. Westland petrelsreturn to their colonies to breed from Aprilto October and can be viewed at dusk and dawn from the project site.This volunteer and travel program enables you to explore some of the most incredible scenery on offer in New Zealand, taking you along the Arthur’s Pass alpine highway and the Coastal Road of the West Coast. You’ll experiencetwo of the best short hikes inside National Parks in the country,visit a furseal colony,explore the famous limestone formations of the Pancake Rocks and blow holes, and best of all, help to create and protect habitat for a vulnerable and incredible seabird species. 

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