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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
14 Mar 2023
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Description
We are a small family, myself, husband, 1dog Ruby, 2 inside cats Milly and Oscar & 15 horses. We are located in the country 35 mins from Ballarat in the beautiful bush lands of central gold field, property backing onto bush forest. If you want to experience the true Australian bush we have it. We have a mix of Off the track ex race horses as well as Australian heritage horses - Brumbies, these horses aren’t ridden horses they have a home here for life. Smokers welcome but outside smoking only. Myself and my husband are vegans.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a nature loving property, vegan and wildlife friendly. If you love Australian wild life then you we love it here. Being so close to bushlands you will see many of Australia’s unique wildlife.
Help
Daily poo pick up in paddocks (quadbike and trailer), fence maintenance, general paddock maintenances (cleaning up tree branches) morning and evening feed & watering of horses including brushing horses and In hand bush walking with horses.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Family home, private room with fan, double bed with comfy mattress, cloths cupboard, sitting chair.
What else ...
We are located 35 mins drive from the nearest town Ballarat, 17 mins from Clunes few cafes and train to take you to Ballarat and Melbourne. Loads of bush walking, native animals and gorgeous sky’s..I work part time, so might be a good idea you have your own transport as we do live a little away from towns.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Have. Largish front yard which can accommodate a caravan. No power, you’d e need solar panels.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 2-4 hrs a day 5 days a week.