Compact Transport, Maximum Reach.
From car to canopy in under a minute: this carbon fibre telescopic halo pole extends to 9 m for safe, ground-based koala rescues, yet collapses to just 137 cm so it rides fully inside your vehicle with no need to balance it on the dashboard or stick it out a window.
The tough but lightweight 1.9 kg carbon fibre build makes it comfortable for rescuers of all sizes to handle. Quick-action clamps let you slide and lock each section in seconds, while the grippy rubber base provides stable footing on uneven ground, ensuring confidence and control during every rescue.
Perfect for Every Koala Rescue
FAQ
What are the poles?
They are telescopic rescue poles, specifically designed for Koala Rescue.
Can I get one longer than 9m?
There are currently 2 options available. In 7m or 9m lengths.
What materials are used?
They are made from carbon fibre and aluminum.
What colors are available?
Red clamps on the 7m and yellow clamps on the 9m.
Are they balanced?
Yes, they have a rubber base and are super-lightweight. 1.9kg to be exact.
Will it fit in my car?
Yes, The poles are 137cm when collapsed, meaning it will fit inside most vehicles…sideways.
How long are they?
Yes, The next option is 12m, but custom options are also available. Contact us with your query.
What can I use to cover the halo?
A pillowcase or a makeshift pouch and a zip tie from your rescue kit works well.
How long will it take to receive my halo pole?
Our Halo Poles are custom-made to order by the manufacturer. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your Halo Pole.
How do they work?
Halo Poles are perfect for koala rescue, The easy-lock clamps deploy the pole from 137cm to 9m in under 20 seconds, the lightweight carbon fibre pole is easy to manoeuvre through tall branches, whilst the rubber base plants the pole firmly on the ground for extra stability. Rescuers will hover the halo above the koalas head, which encourages the koala to swiftly descend from the tree to the ground for the rescuers to capture the koala.
Is this safe for the koala?
Yes! It is the safest method of capturing a koala. The halo does not make contact with the koala, it hovers over the koalas head. Powerful Owls are a fierce predator for koala joeys, so when the koala notices something descending upon them from above, the immediate instinctual reaction is to retreat down the tree. This is safer for rescuers, who require a working at heights permit to climb the tree, and it safer for the koala to avoid the koala leaping from the tree.
Is it legal to catch koalas with a halo pole?
It is legal to catch koalas with a halo pole only if done by licensed rehabilitators or authorized personnel under the Queensland Code of Practice for Rehabilitation of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Koalas, which explicitly recommends using a long pole with flagging or halo at the top to safely encourage koalas down from trees while minimizing stress and injury; unlicensed individuals should not attempt rescue and must leave it to authorized rehabilitators .