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David and Kim recently sold their small farm and are ready for Travel. We have hosted hundreds of backpackers through various platforms (you can see our workaway profile here
You can see our host profile here ()Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Biological farming /gardening practices
Zero waste practices
English including some Aussie slang :)
Animal care (we have dogs, cat, horses, cows and chickens)
Local attractionsHelp
Looking for people that can help with the animals, our yard/property maintenance, vegi garden and around the house. If you have any special skills (eg artsy) let us know as we always have things that can be spruced up. Prefer 2 week stay with a maximum to be negotiated before hand. Volunteering 5 days 4 hours each (we can be flexible if you want to work longer days and have more days off in a row to sightsee)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
The accommodation is self contained within the main packing shed, it is new and clean.
it consists of a bedroom, and separate kitchenette. There is a shower and toilet and refrigerator and laundry facilities. Unlimited wifi is available.What else ...
Maryborough is part of the Fraser coast region, so we are close to Hervey bay for the whale watching and Fraser Island getaways.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (19)
She worked along side with us and learned very quickly,
Always helped out during meals and house cleaning, and make the best chocolate chip cookies.
Would highly recommend Mariska, and you are welcome back anytime.
We´ve learned so much in so many different areas. From Dave´s endless knowledge on tools and how to fix and build things to growing and processing the very best limes we have ever seen, the entire… read more
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She worked along side with us and learned very quickly,
Always helped out during meals and house cleaning, and make the best chocolate chip cookies.
Would highly recommend Mariska, and you are welcome back anytime.
We´ve learned so much in so many different areas. From Dave´s endless knowledge on tools and how to fix and build things to growing and processing the very best limes we have ever seen, the entire… read more
I stayed for nearly 2.5 months,… read more
We will never be able to thank them enough for giving us a safe place where to stay during this difficult moment. It was an amazing experience and we felt treated as part of their family while also learning many things about farming, animals, tools and even cooking.
We had such a lovely time at the farm and we… read more
We loved hearing your stories on an evening - and Kim your cooking was absolutely wonderful!
We will miss the chilled out atmosphere and the ability to let our artistic nature's thrive!! The stone decorating was great fun - we… read more
Gracias Infinitas!!!
I am so lucky to have arrived here.
Kim and Dave are amazing people. Thank you so much for accepting me at your house and making me feel at home . I had so many things to learn. I loved it!. I could not have chosen a better place to say goodbye to Australia. Im really happy this was my last workaway.
I can't… read more
Kimi and David are both really awesome, easy goin, funny and they really try to make this experience good for both sides. They always try to talk to you, ask you questions and make you part of their life for the time you are there. Kimi is also a great chief. So every evening there is a great dinner and most times… read more
It was what I was missing the most during my 6 months trip. I really wanted to spend time in an Australian family by helping with different activities, learning about a better way of life, sharing cultural habits... and I couldn’t expect a better experience !
The work in the lime… read more
What we experienced was a warm welcome and a beautiful place where we mainly helped to pick & pack limes, fertilizing trees, weed & general maintenance. Furthermore we have helped them with timber work on the farm, drove the tractor & cleaned the dogs/ horses. Both… read more
David is tremendous amount of fun an Kim is an amazing cook - she even managed to create… read more