Three children sit on a floral blanket, enjoying a picnic with sandwiches and drinks, surrounded by chickens in a fenced garden with trees and a blue sky.
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A young boy kneels beside an apple tree, sheltered by a white netting canopy, with a bowl nearby, in a grassy yard with trees in the background.
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Gardening in historic property in Macedon Ranges of Victoria, Australia

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    Natalie and, 3 kids 14, 10 and 6, Peggy the dog, Fly the horse, a couple of cats, 2 black sheep, 2 white sheep including a three-legged rescue!, 4 ducks, 2 Guinea pigs and 20something chickens, living in a beautiful 1860s house on 3 acres in the Macedon Mountain Ranges of Victoria.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a rural part of the country, despite being only an hour by train to Melbourne, the best city in Australia. The lifestyle around here is glorious. Very relaxed, eating from the land, and caring for nature. There are lots of native animals around this area, and waterfalls, hikes and incredible natural attractions. The local towns are super pretty and have great shops and galleries and bars/restaurants.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Lots of gardening needs to be done so I'd appreciate help with that. Weeding, pruning, collecting firewood. There might be easy small jobs assisting my renovations, and the odd bit of kitchen fun, and chilling with kiddos!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Beautiful large heritage room in our home, separate private bathroom to yourself. Plenty of living areas and verandahs for peaceful private times or joining in.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are only an hour away from Melbourne, and a short drive from the direct train line with plenty of trains into the city every day. Our local area has many beautiful towns with markets, shops and cafés, and lots of beautiful national parks and natural attractions. We have a lot of local birds and wildlife.

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      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I definitely have heaps of space and access to power and bathrooms if you want to stay in your own vehicle, but you can choose when you get here or do both!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

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