The Wildlife Land Trust offers free property listing to its members to assist in what can be a stressful time, and in an attempt to ensure a like-minded buyer can be found and the property remain in the WLT network. Care for your land, the habitat it provides and the wildlife that call it home does not cease when it comes time to move on, and we hope that keeping existing WLT refuges in wildlife-friendly hands can go some way to assuring those selling their properties that their years of careful stewardship will not go to waste. The following Wildlife Land Trust sanctuaries are currently seeking conservation-minded owners.  For more information on any of them, or to be put in touch with the current owners, contact Evan Quartermain at or call (02) 9973 1728: Running Gully, Southwest WA - Sealed Bid Auction (Date TBA) Is it time for a tree-change? Running Gully, known for its beauty and tranquility, is nestled into 160 acres of natural bushland comprising of karri and jarrah forest.

Relax and unwind in the art studio, or on the large jetty, deck and gazebo which all overlook the 15 acre private lake. The original house site is ready for new owners to build their home on and, on the hill-top, sits a refurbished 2 bedroom timber cottage with 2 24,000lt poly rainwater tanks, and a fully powered, 2 bedroom chalet. Melaleuca, South Coast NSW - $599,000 Melaleuca is a unique 102 acre registered Wildlife Refuge located near Moruya on the far South Coast. Second Hand Furniture Sale BridgendThe 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is self-sufficient and runs exclusively on solar power which translates to no electricity or water bills. Shakespeare Fishing Reels AntiqueThe home also has a double garage and double carport. Teacup Maltipoo Puppies For Sale Georgia

The property has 3 paddocks, each with a dam and  fronts onto Donald Creek and the crystal clear Burra Creek, providing homeowners with their own private swimming hole. Take a look at Melaleuca's full WLT profile by clicking here. Hilma's Refuge, Mid-North Coast NSW - $385,000 Escape to the hills and enjoy the peaceful surrounds and views on your very own piece of the Comboyne Plateau, approximately 60km south-west of Port Macquarie. Hilma's Refuge is 35 hectares of eucalypt woodlands and rainforest vegetation (with around 5 acres cleared) with a 3 bedroom house and views across the Hastings Valley. It features a separate artist studio with verandah, wood fire and water tank, and plenty of wallabies, birds and other wildlife to keep you company! View the full WLT profile and real estate listing by clicking here. Valley View, Northern Rivers NSW - $1,550,000 - $1,600,000 Positioned to enjoy the valley views, this well designed quality 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers endless features and is located approximately 15km southeast of Lismore and within a few minutes of Alstonville Village.

Nestled into nature, Valley View is a 29.14ha refuge with 6ha of pristine, untouched bushland providing vital habitat for local wildlife, including koalas. The home boasts a brand new designer kitchen, open plan living, entertaining deck, a pool and much more. View the full WLT profile and real estate listing by clicking here. Sportsman Creek Conservation Area, North Coast NSW - $78,000 Searching for an adventure sanctuary? This 3.38ha conservation reserve is truly back to nature surrounded by rare fauna and flora including narrow-leaved angophora, glossy black cockatoos, yellow-bellied gliders and brush-tailed phascolgales. Sportsman Creek frontage for tranquil walks and swimming holes. 35km from Grafton and 65km from the beach. Ongoing management offered, and biodiversity surveys could quickly build this property into a small eco-business. To see Sportsman Creek Wildlife Refuge's full WLT profile, click here. Warrawood, Southern Tablelands NSW - Price by negotiation

Writers, artists and those simply desiring peace and tranquillity in a beautiful bushland setting will find this an enticing opportunity. Encompassing approximately 85 hectares of native bushland with 71.2 hectares of Nature Conservation Area to protect the native vegetation which has not been disturbed by grazing or fire, and which provide suitable habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Ideal for those seeking a weekend retreat within 50 minutes commute of Canberra. Take a look at Warrawood's full WLT profile by clicking here. Casper’s Hideaway, North Coast NSW - $385,000 neg. Casper’s Hideaway is a 745 hectare sanctuary covered by rugged Australian bushland and featuring cliff faces, ravines and small creeks in Upper Mongogarie (near Casino), northeast New South Wales.  The sanctuary is protected in perpetuity through a Voluntary Conservation Agreement with the NSW Government, and is home to over 100 bird species and endangered fauna such as brush-tailed rock wallabies.

View Casper's Hideaway's full WLT profile by clicking here. St Yves, Hunter Region NSW - $750,000 St Yves is an elevated Hawkesbury sandstone region rural residential conservation property of just under 10ha, enjoying spectacular views and located roughly in the middle of one of the largest forests in NSW. A Conservation Area protects an isolated pocket of melaleuca groveana and many rare and threatened species, and the property includes a comfortable, well equipped, master built sandstone, cedar and iron home on the main road just over an hour from Sydney and Newcastle. View St Yves' full WLT profile and more details by clicking here. Vineyard Haven, North Coast NSW - $445,000 neg. Conservation/Heritage property of 36.5 hectares covered entirely by Voluntary Conservation Agreement (rate free, 44 page Plan of Management) located near Evans Head. Heavily forested (4 ha old growth), weed free undulating land with walking trails. Significant regrowth of littoral rainforest in recent years.

Completely fenced and same owners for 44 years, the property features a bountiful diversity of flora and fauna. Improvements include a two bedroom sandstone home, large Colourbond shed, 3m x 6m demountable and 12m x 12m spacio. View Vineyard Haven's full WLT profile by clicking here. Oakview Wildlife Refuge, South East QLD - > $800,000 110 ha property located 42km NW of Gympie set up for wildlife caring with 2.5 acre pre-release pen that can be divided in 3.  Unique mudbrick home, leadlight windows feat. wildlife and animal tile mosaics, 3 brm/2 bath, huge hexagonal kitchen.  Plenty of water, creek frontage but house is flood free.  18m long enclosed veg/patch animal enclosure.  3 Bay shed, 3 phase power, gas cooking and hot water. View Oakview Wildlife Refuge's full WLT profile here, or contact Anne-Marie (07) 5484 7354, ) for further details. Te Toiroa Haven, East Coast, Northland NZ - $795,000 NZD Situated on a ridge overlooking the Tutukaka Coast, this 62ha (60ha under covenant) nature reserve features a 2 bedroom house, double garage and workshop, and guest cottage.

Private and peaceful and only 30 mins drive from Whangarei and 15 mins to the coast. Property of high ecological significance. Rare North Island brown kiwi breeding in close proximity to house, so cats and dogs not permitted. Best suited for nature lovers and people looking for a quiet recluse. View Te Toiroa Haven's full WLT profile by clicking here. Thylogale Nature Refuge, Wet Tropics QLD - $1,300,000 neg. Thylogale Nature Refuge is a 3.3 hectare rainforest sanctuary in Julatten, 30 minutes from Port Douglas.  The property is managed as a wildlife sanctuary and used for low impact nature based tourism through a safari business, which is for sale with the property.  As the name suggests, the sanctuary has a Nature Refuge Agreement with the Queensland Government, protecting it in perpetuity. View Thylogale Nature Refuge's full WLT profile by clicking here. Archontophoenix Grove, Yeppoon QLD - $795,000 7.057ha freehold Nature Refuge located 3km from Yeppoon's CBD and 4km from beautiful beaches of the Capricorn Coast.

Residence is an award winning Queenslander built in 2002, surrounded by .56ha of gardens. Remaining 6.5ha is covered by a conservation agreement with the State Government to protect an endangered Alexander Palm forest. Forest contains 136 species of flora, 2 spring fed creeks and is home to 55 identified bird species and numerous other wildlife species. View Archontophoenix Grove's full WLT profile by clicking here. Brindabella Wildlife and Wilderness Reserve, Alps Region NSW - $475,000 Brindabella Wildlife and Wilderness Reserve is a unique property located in Brindabella Valley, a little over an hour west of Canberra. Sharing a kilometre of border with the Kosciuszko National Park, the 133 hectare sanctuary has two building permits available and a high country hut with stunning views.  It is a registered Wildlife Refuge with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. View Brindabella's full WLT profile by clicking here. Explore more conservation properties for sale