Beautiful Riverbound Oasis - experience a very special place on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia

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  Description

  Hi! My name is Sophie and I live on a 400 acre riverbound oasis on the Mid North Coast of NSW (inland of beautiful Port Macquarie) with my son. We have sheep, alpacas, cattle, chooks, dogs, cat, bees and horses (both wild and tame). We have on farm guest accommodation for paying guests which you will be occupying during your stay.
  
  Our farm is totally off the grid - the power comes from the sun, the water comes from rain and the river and the rubbish must either be burnt or taken to the tip so we are careful about what we buy and consume. We grow most of our own food and eat a lot of vegetarian meals, but when we do eat meat it is home grown and we know it has lived a happy life!
  
  We work in big days followed by days off so you can take the time to explore the surrounding area and learn to surf etc. We do expect you to work hard, show initiative, take pride in your work and want to help make our lives easier. In return you have luxury accommodation and excellent meals.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn about a variety of animals, about food and natural remedies, you will see a platypus in the wild, and will learn about solar and self sufficiency. You will experience the peace and serenity of our beautiful oasis and most backpackers have an experience they remember fondly for life - it's a very special place!

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Planting trees, fencing, building projects, sometimes solar projects, weeding and gardening, managing, feeding and working with livestock. Tractor driving, slashing, whipper snippering etc. Cutting firewood in winter and cleaning paddocks of fallen trees. So much to do and we try and give you work you will enjoy as well as the tedious stuff.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I have a little French and Spanish and interested in expanding vocabulary and ability to understand and speak
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  Accommodation

  You might be lucky and get to stay in the guest accommodation, otherwise you will be in a 'shepherd's hut' style cabin with a verandah and a campfire. You will have solar power and rain or river water with a long drop toilet. You will have breakfast in your cabin and then all other meals are with us. All our accommodation is spotlessly clean and beautifully finished and decorated. You will feel very nurtured with us and by us!

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  What else ...

  Sit and wait for the platypus to pop up, kayak the river, swim, explore the pristine rainforest, hike in the 'bush' (forests) or just relax with a good book. We take most backpackers to Billabong Zoo near Wauchope and Ellenborough Falls at Elands (2nd highest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere) etc
  
  we pick backpackers up either from the Greyhound Station in Port Macquarie or the train station in Wauchope.
  
  We are healthy, happy people with a strong work ethic, a love of good food and interesting company.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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