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Last replied
30 Jun 2023
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Description
We have an 18 acre organically certified fruit and veg property overlooking the mighty Murray River in South Australia. There is an abundance of wildlife birds,kangaroos and emus. Spectacular night sky's. We also have a pug dog Narla and a collie Otto whom are great fun! Not too mention our pet goat Gilbert.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about Australian way of life in the country. Organic agriculture /sustainability and self sufficiency.
Projects involving children
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Help
Generally picking and packing fruit and veg depending on season. Jam making, caring for animals and general farm work.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
May have to share maximum 2 per room in restored stone barn. Own Tv room, bathroom/toilet. Very comfortable accomodation with your own space. Meals together as a family. Happy to help with English. Long stays welcome! Plenty to see and do great walks. Major wine growing region and historical sites.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of room for camper van or the like with power and shower toilet facilities.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
We stayed for three weeks and lived in our own house (super cosy stone barn). We helped with the hothouses and wooding and it was nothing hard, we found the work very enjoyable. Our days started at 8am and ended by lunch time. Oh and not… read more
She was an absolute delight to have around. If she contacts you looking for a placement we recommend her very highly.
Both these guys where happy conscientious and really easy to get along with. Emma and Sam where both really keen to learn about life on the land and new skill set. We would both highly recommend Emma and Sam to any future Host as they would be an asset to your operation.
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We stayed for three weeks and lived in our own house (super cosy stone barn). We helped with the hothouses and wooding and it was nothing hard, we found the work very enjoyable. Our days started at 8am and ended by lunch time. Oh and not… read more
She was an absolute delight to have around. If she contacts you looking for a placement we recommend her very highly.
Both these guys where happy conscientious and really easy to get along with. Emma and Sam where both really keen to learn about life on the land and new skill set. We would both highly recommend Emma and Sam to any future Host as they would be an asset to your operation.
We usually worked from 7.30am till 12.30pm with half an hour break. We helped them with picking and packing cucumbers and apricots, gardening,… read more
The accommodation is really comfortable, we had a lot of space for us.. and all the property… read more
You won’t be disappointed!!
The work was easy and I enjoyed it. I did some picking, sorting apricots and some work with the cucumbers. I couldn't stop… read more
