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2 Jan 2025
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Description
We are located in Mount Franklin, near the tourist town of Daylesford - the mineral springs capital of Australia. We live on a 60 acre property and are looking for strong, hard working, energetic singles or couples to assist us with some building and landscaping projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
We are looking for some assistance with a range of jobs including gardening/landscaping, general property maintenance and some small scale building projects. We would prefer people with building/outdoor experience or those that have the capacity to learn. The tasks we need assistance with is hard manual work such as chain sawing, fencing and carpentry so we need our volunteers to be physically capable and mentally committed. The work can be hard but the rewards are great as you will be surrounded by the most beautiful Australian countryside and living in first class accommodation.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation provided is a private room with queen sized bed, T.V. and ensuite in a modern style house with views across the property. A second private room with queen size bed is also available without T.V. or ensuite. Our home is set in serene bush land with country views and abundant wildlife.
What else ...
We are located within the famous spa region of Victoria and surrounded by renowned restaurants and wineries. The historic goldmining towns of Castlemaine, Bendigo and Ballarat are only a short drive away, each with a direct train service to Melbourne. The Goldfields Track starts at the end of our road and features a 210km mountain bike/walking trail that takes you through beautiful bushlands and small historic villages.
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
Feedback (6)
The land its just fantastic and it was a real pleasure for me to work with Craig.
He taught me a lot of things. And trust me, he knows what he do.
The accommodation is just wonderful also the food was very good.
Thank you so much… read more
The stay at Gaynor and Craig house was a wonderfull experience, of course you have to work hard and to do some dificult job but the reward is worth it : the landskape, the animals around and the great acomodation .
Gaynor and Craig are very friendly and understanding, they will do a lot to help you.
I hope… read more
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The land its just fantastic and it was a real pleasure for me to work with Craig.
He taught me a lot of things. And trust me, he knows what he do.
The accommodation is just wonderful also the food was very good.
Thank you so much… read more
The stay at Gaynor and Craig house was a wonderfull experience, of course you have to work hard and to do some dificult job but the reward is worth it : the landskape, the animals around and the great acomodation .
Gaynor and Craig are very friendly and understanding, they will do a lot to help you.
I hope… read more
They have taught… read more
I learned so many new skills with Craig, thank you for that, thank you for your advises, thanks for all !!
During my stay I helped for many… read more
Both Lydia and Gareth looked after our animals and garden with a great level of care that was… read more
We would recommend Stephan to any other workaway host looking for a great workawayer and would also welcome Stephan back at any… read more
