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Description
We are looking for people to help out on our 10 acre property. We are located near many wineries, Kinglake National Park is across the road and great for bushwalking as well as the Toolangi National Park. We have a creek on our property, where you can fish for fresh water trout and yabbies. We have 15 Alpacas at the moment, but looking to get some more animals, some small goats, we also have chickens and eat farm fresh eggs and vegetables in our garden. Nearby there are also some beautiful waterfalls and many other tourist attractions close by such as the Healesville wildlife sanctuary, Chocolaterie and ice-creamery. We are just the two of us my wife Sonia and myself Oswald , live with our 4 Jack russell dogs and a cat .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a typical Australian family living in the country, we are approximatey 70 kms from Melbourne CBD and public transport by train to Lillydale and either a bus service from there or we can also pick up from Yarra Glen which is approxmimately 20 mins away. We have many native wildlife animals on our beautiful property, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, wallabies, possums and birdlife such as King parrots, eastern rosellas, crimson rosellas, kookaburras and many more. The area also has some beautiful scenery and native flora.
Projects involving children
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Help
We both work full time and would love some help with gardening, possibly some building experience would be great as we would like to build a carport next to the garage, as well as some house renovation work on our home such as wood flooring and bathroom renovations and painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a fully self contained area furnished with a kitchenette with a separate bathroom with a toilet. A queen bed with a lounge suite, television. Sliding doors and private entry to that area leading to the balcony one side and the front verandah the other side. Three meals provided and to assist with meal preparation at times and hosts can show you the local area and attractions.
What else ...
We both work full time and expect and approximately 5hours work per day during the week and two days off to do your own thing and explore the local areas. Respecting house rules as we are on tank water and water is at times limited we limit shower time and expecially during the hot summer period where it doesn't rain as often.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We are located on 10 acres , so plenty of space for cars , caravans , or motor homes.
Can possibly accept pets
We have sufficient room to accommodate pets .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Sonia and Oswald gave me my very own Aussie home away from home for nearly 2 months. The experience was everything I was looking for having just arrived in Aus and they even helped me get a part time job.
I had amazing time hanging out with their alpacas and most importantly, drinking copious amounts of wine in-between… read more
We would stay there again! Really recommended :)
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Sonia and Oswald gave me my very own Aussie home away from home for nearly 2 months. The experience was everything I was looking for having just arrived in Aus and they even helped me get a part time job.
I had amazing time hanging out with their alpacas and most importantly, drinking copious amounts of wine in-between… read more
We would stay there again! Really recommended :)
