Volunteer at the Eco Community Center on the Sunshine Coast

Your Eco-Retreat accommodation is in an old farmhouse that has been converted into a community house and can accommodate up to six volunteers. As a volunteer you will sleep in a three-bed room and you will also share the kitchen and living room with the other employees. There is also a large hall that you can use for dancing or doing yoga, for example.

There are many composting toilets scattered around the site. You will find a regular toilet and showers in your accommodation. There is also an internet connection and telephones that you can use. The (vegetarian) groceries on site are included, but the volunteers and employees take care of the cooking themselves.

Important: Pets, alcohol, smoking and illegal drugs are prohibited in the accommodation and on the premises of your project.

The region in East Queensland is known for the famous Great Barrier Reef, the tropical islands, countless beautiful beaches, evergreen hills, diverse rainforests and many interesting national parks.

The project site is in a rural area about half an hour from the coast. Numerous national parks, beaches and rivers as well as beautiful natural scenery are very close by, such as the well-known Glass House Mountains. Big cities like Sunshine Coast or Brisbane can be reached in about an hour and a half by car or public transport. It takes about an hour to get to the tourist town of Gold Coast.

If you are interested in life in an eco-community, you like to explore the rural regions, but you don't want to miss out on trips to big cities and the coast, then our location in East Queensland is certainly a good choice for you! Immerse yourself in a sustainable lifestyle and discover Down Under!

There is a hall directly in your accommodation that you and the other volunteers can use for dancing, yoga or sports. Occasionally, the community also organizes yoga retreats or yoga and meditation courses for their guests, which you can also participate in as a volunteer.

Around the Eco-Retreat, various national parks with ancient forests, hilly green landscapes and spectacular waterfalls offer enough space for outdoor experiences and adventures. If you prefer the urban flair and want to drift through the city surrounded by people, the major cities of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast can each be reached in one to two hours. Here you can also go out, shop or try the diverse culinary offerings of the metropolises. 

The Pacific Coast, about half an hour away, is perfect for a day trip. In less than an hour you can reach the tourist dream destination of Noosa Heads and countless miles of white sandy beaches. You won't find a better place on the continent to relax, surf and enjoy some of Australia's most beautiful sunrises. 

If you have a little more time and are interested in Australia's unique (underwater) water world, you should definitely visit the Great Barrier Reef and the paradisiacal islands along the coast. On an area larger than Germany you can relax, snorkel and be enchanted by the hustle and bustle under water.