Australian Landscape Trust

What Australian Landscape Trust does

Australian Landscape Trust (ALT) is a non-profit, charitable organisation headquartered in Renmark, South Australia, that manages more than 330,000 hectares of ecologically significant landscape across two regional operations — Calperum and Taylorville Stations in the Riverland region of South Australia, and Strathfieldsaye Estate in East Gippsland, Victoria. Its core purpose is the care, restoration, and monitoring of these landscapes, including Ramsar-listed wetlands, through evidence-based landscape restoration methodologies supported by long-term ecological monitoring, wildlife and vegetation surveys, and partnerships with research institutions such as Flinders University, Federation University, and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). The trust also supports earth observation calibration and validation programs using drone technology at Calperum Station, contributing data to Australia's national ecosystem research infrastructure.

ALT's service portfolio combines conservation work with education and visitor experiences. Core offerings include Calperum Station Experiences (homestead, cottages, camping, dormitories, walking tours, retreats) and Strathfieldsaye Estate volunteer and engagement programs, alongside structured STEM Programs, School Programs, and Aboriginal Cultural Immersion Experiences (delivered with the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network). Dr. Heather Neilly, Senior Ecologist, leads an Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship worth $453,000 focused on Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration with multiple research and government partners.

The business model is donation- and visit-driven. The trust relies on tax-deductible donations, gifts, and bequests as the primary funding mechanism, supplemented by revenue from accommodation bookings at Calperum Station. Distribution is direct, through the alt.org.au website and on-property visits, with support from a small staff (11–50 employees) of ecologists, rangers, and administrative personnel. Strategic relationships with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, TERN, and multiple ARC fellowship partners position the trust as a coordinating entity for landscape-scale restoration, research, and community engagement across its regional footprint.

Name

Australian Landscape Trust

Legal name

Australian Landscape Trust

Website

https://alt.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian Landscape Trust is a non-profit charitable organisation managing over 330,000 hectares of ecologically significant land across Calperum Station in South Australia and Strathfieldsaye Estate in Victoria. It delivers conservation, research, education, and visitor programs funded by donations, government grants, and accommodation revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Conservation & Research Lodges (Citizen Science, Field Stations with Guests) (THAAAHAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape conservation
• Environmental restoration
• Ecological monitoring
• Nature education
• Conservation volunteering

Headquarters

HQ city

Renmark

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tax-Deductible Contributions: The trust relies on donations, gifts, and bequests to fund various conservation programs and ecological works. All donations are tax-deductible.
2. Accommodation and Visitor Services: Revenue generated from bookings at Calperum Station including homestead stays, cottages, camping, and dormitory accommodations for visitors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Australian Landscape Trust is a non-profit charitable organization that manages more than 330,000 hectares of unique Australian ecosystems across Calperum Station in South Australia's Riverland and Strathfieldsaye Estate in Victoria's East Gippsland. The trust offers visitor accommodation (homestead, cottages, camping, dormitories), educational programs (STEM and school programs), guided experiences and retreats, volunteer opportunities, and participates in ecological research partnerships. Operations are funded through tax-deductible donations, gifts, bequests, and visitor service fees.

Product overview

Australian Landscape Trust operates as a charitable organization managing two substantial properties - Calperum Station in South Australia's Riverland region and Strathfieldsaye Estate in Victoria's East Gippsland. The organization offers a unified portfolio of conservation, education, and accommodation services. Core offerings include Calperum Station Experiences (homestead, cottages, camping, retreats, walking tours) and Strathfieldsaye Estate Experiences (volunteer programs, heritage engagement). Educational products include STEM Programs and School Programs facilitated by qualified ecologists. Research offerings encompass Evidence-Based Landscape Restoration and TERN participation. Publications and Reports round out the portfolio. The organization relies on donations, gifts, and bequests to fund ecological sustainability programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Calperum Station Accommodation Visitor lodging at Calperum Station in South Australia's Riverland, including homestead stays, cottages, camping grounds, and dormitory accommodation for tourists and nature enthusiasts.
• Calperum Experiences and Retreats Guided walking tours and retreat experiences at Calperum Station for visitors wanting to explore and engage with the Australian landscape.
• Strathfieldsaye Estate Experiences Heritage estate engagement and volunteer opportunities at Strathfieldsaye Estate in East Gippsland, Victoria, for those passionate about the Australian environment.
• STEM Programs Outdoor classroom educational programs facilitated by qualified ecologists and rangers for students interested in environmental science.
• School Programs Hands-on educational excursions in authentic ecological settings for school groups, delivered by ecologists and the ranger team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000 megalitres of environmental water delivered over 5 years for Ramsar wetland restoration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commonwealth Environmental Water HoldercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5-year partnership to deliver 11,000 megalitres of environmental water and investment into Calperum Station to protect the site's Ramsar-listed wetlands. The recovery plan involves water delivery and complementary infrastructure and management activities.
• Flinders UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers conducting surveys spanning 200 kilometres of the River Murray including Calperum Station, applying radiocarbon dating to freshwater mussel shells for archaeological research.
• Federation UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship worth $453,000 led by Dr Heather Neilly examining Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration.
• Murraylands and Riverland Landscape BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• Department for Environment and WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• BirdLife AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• Trees For Life (SA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• NSW National Parks and Wildlife ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ARC Industry Fellowship project for Eucalyptus mallee woodland restoration research.
• Rotary Calperum and the Environment CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary committee providing support and engagement for environmental initiatives at Calperum Station.
• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network participating in Cultural Immersion Experiences at Calperum Station for staff professional development.
• TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the TERN network, contributing to and benefiting from Australia's national ecosystem research infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Wildlife Fund-Australia: Major international conservation NGO active across Australia with donor-funded programs and advocacy. Comparable in donor model and conservation outcomes focus, though broader in scope than ALT.
• The Nature Conservancy (Australia): Global conservation heavyweight with significant Australia operations focused on land, water and climate outcomes. Comparable in mission and science-driven approach but operates at far greater scale and budget than ALT.

Direct peers

• Australian Wildlife Conservancy: National nonprofit managing very large conservation reserves (millions of hectares) for biodiversity outcomes using science-based management. Highly comparable to ALT in operating model, scale aspiration, and partnership-based research programs.
• Conservation Volunteers Australia: Volunteer-based conservation organization running on-ground projects across Australia. Comparable to ALT in its volunteer-led conservation work, school programs, and field-station engagement model.
• Greening Australia: Australia's largest environmental restoration nonprofit, focused on revegetation and ecosystem restoration at scale. Highly comparable to ALT's evidence-based landscape restoration and mallee woodland programs.
• National Trust of Australia (multiple state bodies): Heritage-focused nonprofit operating heritage properties with public access, accommodation and education programs. Comparable to ALT's Strathfieldsaye Estate heritage operations and the visitor/donation revenue model.
• Trust for Nature (Victoria): Victoria-based nonprofit land trust focused on permanently protecting private land with conservation covenants. Comparable to ALT's Strathfieldsaye operations and conservation-easement style land stewardship in Australia.
• Bush Heritage Australia: Australia's largest private conservation land trust, managing more than 11 million hectares across the country via acquisition and partnership. Directly comparable to ALT in nonprofit land conservation model, donor-based funding, and science-driven management.
• Nature Foundation (SA): South Australian nonprofit acquiring and managing private conservation reserves, also partnering with research institutions. Directly comparable to ALT's SA footprint and donor-funded reserve model.

Emerging players

• Earthwatch Australia: Citizen-science and field-research nonprofit supporting ecological monitoring and educational expeditions. Comparable to ALT's TERN-related earth observation and citizen-science volunteer programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CalperumStation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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