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Description
We are a family run organic property 320 kilometres north west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It is situated on the edge of the Tanami Desert. Volunteering here gives you the opportunity to experience the real Australian outback and to stay in one of the more remote parts of the country. You will get to participate in a really unique way of life.
My sons Robert and Allan and his family also live and work on the station.
We run 5000 beef cattle which are sold to the domestic market.
We have internet and telstra mobile coverage. The internet is free for all.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit by experiencing a family life style on a remote organic cattle station and the opportunity to interact with traditional Aboriginal people.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The volunteers tasks will include: helping prepare meals, house work, feeding chickens, ponies, foals, donkeys, poddy calves and dogs; watering and weeding the garden; painting; fencing; yard building and if you wish you can participate in mustering the cattle if it is happening while you are here
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
separate building with own bedroom, shared bathroom and lounge room with televison, video player and wifi.
All meals are with the family
What else ...
You can get to her by driving from Alice Springs on the Tanami Road.
The Centre Bush Bus takes passengers from Alice Springs to Yuendumu every Sunday and Thursday and we will pick you up in Yuendumu. Yuendumu is an Aboriginal community 34 kilometres west of here.
Please contact for more details
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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