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We are a family living on a 150 acre beef cattle farm on the scenic Mornington Peninsula. We are close to Mornington and near to several beaches one and half hours from Melbourne.
We seek help in the house and gardens. In return you will experience Australian farm life.
Horse riding opportunity on stock horse for skilled riders.
As in most parts of Victoria, there is plenty to see and do around the Mornington Peninsula, we can share our knowledge of the area, sites and local food and wine.
We have travelled widely in Australia and internationally and enjoy meeting people from around the world and delight in sharing our knowledge and experience of life here on the Mornington Peninsula.
Each week we would appreciate 25 hours of help for 7 days of quality food and accommodation and share in the preparation of meals. Happy to consider dietary requirements. We are not vegetarians but don't mind if you are.
Our approach to the tasks is fairly relaxed, do not expect detailed instructions minute by minute, rather please ask if in doubt as to what needs to be done.
Must be fluent in English.
We require to skype before agreeing any placement.
Please ensure that your skills are desribed accurately, then neither workawayers or hosts will be disappointed.
For your own comfort and safety please bring sun hat and sturdy footwear suitable for outside tasks .Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
POINTS OF INTEREST
We usually meet workawayers at Frankston railway station.
We have wifi and a small library for the readers and eager English learners.
We are happy to take you into Mornington to meet the bus and also to other areas of interest around the area if and when we are visiting those areas in the course of our normal activities.
We are non-smokers and will only host non-smokers.
We look forward to hearing from you and will do our best to make your stay with us wonderful & memorable.
Please note that our area does not meet the requirement for 3 months work in regional Australia for a second visa.
By Australian standards the farm is close to a town, but it not served by passing public transport or in walking distance to the town.
We are a 5 minute drive from the nearest public transport ( bus). The bus will enable you to travel north to Melbourne or south to the tourist areas of point nepean.Help
We would really like help with our garden and vegetable patch along with house help and general maintenance around the house .Horse riding available for competent riders. We welcome the culinary experiences that many of our visitors have brought.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We are able to accommodate 2 people. Each person/couple will have their own comfortable room with shared bathroom in a wing of the homestead. Central heating.in the winter. All meals provided with quality healthy food. ( even wine on occasions)
What else ...
We do NOT offer paid employment. There may be opportunities to help with cattle mustering etc, we do NOT need the extra labour for this and it is an opportunity for a deeper farm experience if the workawayers wishes to participate.
All workawayers MUST have their own travel insurance.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
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I was helping with feeding and moving the cattle, fencing repairs and moved some firewood. I learned a lot about how to run a stud farm. Also was very lucky to be asked to join and… read more
Mainly I helped with feeding the cattle and horses and I did some general works around the house and on the farm. In my free time Jan and Geoff took me to a lot of great places around… read more
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I was helping with feeding and moving the cattle, fencing repairs and moved some firewood. I learned a lot about how to run a stud farm. Also was very lucky to be asked to join and… read more
Mainly I helped with feeding the cattle and horses and I did some general works around the house and on the farm. In my free time Jan and Geoff took me to a lot of great places around… read more
I learnt a lot about what it takes to breed great livestock and enjoyed taking part
Geoff and Jan were also happy to drop me off in town so I could explore
I was really welcomed and even had a beautiful Christmas dinner before I left. Thank you so much - this meant a lot to me
Hanna was a pleasant hard working young lady who pitched in... her enjoyment at her stay is a reflection of the effort she put in.
Geoff and Jan
My main tasks throughout the week were watering and planting trees with Geoff, helping in the… read more
The activity you don't feel like work with the break for coffee and break.
The meals are real healthy and delicious and they try to show you around in their free time.
I hope you keep doing well and can visit again!!!
Geoff and Jan
Geoff and Jan.
I want to thank you for having me last year.
It was one of my best decisions during my year in Australia to travel down from Darwin to you and stay with you for some weeks. Even though that it was just a short time, I got the feeling to be a part of the family.
Furthermore thank you for showing me around Melbourne and the… read more
I really had an amazing time on your farm! You are wonderful people and so friendly. You really made me feel home, witch means a lot for me.
My biggest project on the farm was to repaint the stable. Besides that I helped in the kitchen, the garden and the cettle. It was so interesting and I learned so much about how to handle… read more
Great I could share this time with Louise and Flavie, we had a great time! Thanks also for showing us around! Beautiful… read more
( workawayer Pia was here for much of the time of Louise's visit and Louise's friend Flavie also came for a few days )
Welcome back any time.
I tried to help as much as I could and they were so kind to show me around the Mornington area, despite the bad weather, and share with me their family life… read more
Good cook, helpful around the house and garden
Geoff and Jan
Thanks for letting us be part of your farm life. We hope we've been of help and wish you all the best with all the projects you're working on.
Jan makes sure you always have custard, and icecream for your friut salad after dinner. And they love to show you the sights around Mournington.
We look forward to seeing them in Amsterdam
Geoff , Jan, Andrew , Catherine
We look forward to catching up with them in Europe.
Geoff ,Jan , (and Andrew, Catherine)
P.S. Jeoff,I’m still thinking to plant some… read more
Geoff and Jan
All the best..
Candice
I really enjoyed staying with you and helping out in house & garden.
Thanks for taking the time to show us around the peninsula.
I immediately felt at home and wished I could have stayed longer - though I enjoy New Zealand very much as well.
All the best
Juliane
Geoff and Jan
Geoff and Jan
From the moment I arrived I felt at home. I enjoyed working outside, cleaning the house and cooking. I loved our dinners always with a dessert to finish!
This was my first work away experience and yours as well. I hope it was a good start as it was for me and I… read more