They are sustainably managed sanctuaries where endangered wildlife thrive within a safe, natural habitat. You can learn why they have become endangered, and how they are being saved in complete ecosystems with the native biodiversity needed for their survival. The best way to experience an Earth Sanctuary is by staying overnight as part of a complete accommodation package. Packages include a guided nocturnal tour through the sanctuary, a bushland dinner, accommodation in cosy cabins, a morning tour and breakfast. There are three Earth Sanctuaries open to the public that you can have this experience in Australia, and there is also a private sanctuary on Kangaroo Island managed by Earth Sanctuaries Ltd where you can go on guided ecotours and stay in seaside cabins or an original farm homestead.
Bookings are essential at each sanctuary, see below for details.
Stay overnight in the comfortable cabins at Warrawong Earth Sanctuary. Located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia Signposted from SE Freeway, Stirling exit Warrawong is the first Earth Sanctuary, where the mission began to save Australia's wildlife. Warrawong' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'water on the side of a hill' to highlight the natural fresh water springs on the property. These springs were incorporated into the 2 kilometres of creeks and wetlands that were created. More than 100,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted, and Australia's first effective feral-proof fence was erected to exclude introduced foxes, cats and rabbits.