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Last replied
31 Mar 2024
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Description
We have a 15 acre farm in southern Tasmania close to a town called Huonville; right in the centre of the cherry and apple farming district. We are not a business, 15 acres is a hobby farm.
My husband and myself live on the property along with our cat, 3 dogs and many farm animals! We have sheep, turkeys, chickens, ducks and quail. We are walking distance from public transport which is very convenient. There is a superb local bakery a short walk from our home and the Huon river is also walking distance. You will have three meals (+ morning and afternoon tea) and your own room in our house. We look forward to having you come stay!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have experience managing a farm, working with sheep and poultry. See how fencing is done how to run irrigation systems and learn how to make cheese. See how baby chickens, turkey and ducks hatch! Experience the beauty of the Huon Valley - potentially some local bush walks and true farm life.
Help
We are looking for an individual who is willing to help look after some of our animals and help in the garden. No previous experience is necessary. A helpful can do attitude is essential. Overall the day to day running of the farm would be part of your tasks. Feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, cleaning, watering, moving the grain to the chicken pens.
Most of the work is light duties.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be in the main house in a spare bedroom/office. You will share the bathroom facilities with the rest of the family. You are responsible for keeping your room tidy at all times.
What else ...
When your chores are done, Huonville may provide all you need for shopping, swimming and bike riding.
In Huonville there are local shops, cafes, library and clothing stores. Places to fish, ride and swim. My daughter loves to adventure and can take you to some local bush walking tracks and river spots.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (16)
As soon as I arrived, my body couldn’t get used to the difference in temperature and I caught a cold, but they took care of me kindly. I can’t thank you enough for that.
I helped with collecting eggs and feeding the animals every morning and evening.
Those animals gave me comfort.
Dawn was a… read more
Dawn is generous, helpful, and kind-hearted. You will be in good hands (well fed!!) and my tasks varied from doing… read more
Also the animals were cute !
I'm really thankful to you.
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As soon as I arrived, my body couldn’t get used to the difference in temperature and I caught a cold, but they took care of me kindly. I can’t thank you enough for that.
I helped with collecting eggs and feeding the animals every morning and evening.
Those animals gave me comfort.
Dawn was a… read more
Dawn is generous, helpful, and kind-hearted. You will be in good hands (well fed!!) and my tasks varied from doing… read more
Also the animals were cute !
I'm really thankful to you.
We would have him back in a heartbeat.
Cheers and happy travels.
All the animals are friendly (even Sebastian when he gets to know you) and I would return in… read more
My animals are all the better for knowing Anna.
She is thorough, polite, punctual and very giving.
Not only did she help the animals, but she also took pride in… read more
He is very welcome to come and stay again.
Good luck on your future travels.
Big hugs from us all
If you like eating, there is plenty of food and they will feed you all day long. Lol
Thanks so much for the experience! :)
I hope you are well and your family are all well.
We are happy you enjoyed your experience on the farm. Also happy you like the places we exposed you to.
Have a good onward journey.
Cheers
Dawn
We wish her a fun time on her next adventure and look forward to hearing from her in the not so distant future.
Big hugs from us .
Dawn
We were sad to see her go.
Hope she has a great journey in her next travel adventure. always welcome to come back any time.
cheers
Dawn
