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29 Mar 2025
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We are a family of 2. We live on 10 acres in Nicholson, East Gippsland Australia . We have 20 sheep, 2goats , chickens 2 cats, 1 dog and a very big vegie garden. We like meeting people and entertaining and enjoyinging the outdoors including fishing, swimming, bike riding and camping
We are 15 minutes away from the Bairnsdale train station we can pick you if you don't have transport.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are happy to share our gardening , farm and cooking talents and along with excellent tourism sites that we can take you to when you stay with us in East Gippsland .
Help
We are looking for someone to help with gardening , house cleaning, cooking, , home and farm maintenance and enjoying the country lifestyle
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Queen bed accomodation shared family bathroom and kitchen . If you feel like camping you can camp on our property we also can supply a tent and bedding to make your stay comfortable.
What else ...
We live in Nicholson, East Gippsland Victoria Australia surrounded by mountains an enormous lake system and ocean beaches. We enjoy boating. Fishing, swimming and skiing in the winter
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 312625167356
Feedback (14)
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Levi & Pieter)
Pieter and Levi , were absolutely delightful young men . They cooked dinner , did some cleaning , gardening, hedging, and dug a trench whilst visiting. They were easy to live with and we enjoyed dancing around the kitchen when it rained a lot Would definitely recommend as awesome Workaways 😀
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Levi & Pieter) for host
The stay with Jeanette was wonderful. She is such a lovely person. We did some easy work and we got a lot in return. Jeanette showed us the beautiful surroundings and we even met her friends. Coincidentally, one of our birthday fell on one of the days that we were at Jeanette's. She made the birthday perfect with a nice activity and a delicious… read more
3 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewan & Beth)
Ewan and Beth were delightful Workaways very engaging friendly respectful and happy people. They helped around our property with gardening including mulching, weeding, and mowing along with pet sitting and cooking. Great people 😀
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ewan & Beth) for host
We had a great stay with Jeanette! From the minute she picked us up at the train station, she made us feel as though we were right at home. We went on some awesome day trips, Jeanette really wanted to make sure we had a fun time staying with her. We also had some great nights meeting her friends and some lovely days working in the garden with her… read more
28 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Omer) for host
We had a very nice time with Jeanette, she is very welcoming, easy going and makes you feel right at home.
We did fun chores around her house, including logging. She loves her animals, likes to show a lot of the area and took us to see her friends several times.
We did have the truly Australian experience!
Thanks for a great time!
We did fun chores around her house, including logging. She loves her animals, likes to show a lot of the area and took us to see her friends several times.
We did have the truly Australian experience!
Thanks for a great time!
25 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Omer)
Omer and Marlene were awesome guests, great cooks , handy with a chainsaw, not afraid of hard work and getting a job done . They were excellent company and easy to get along with. A very lovely experience with these two great humans😀
(Excellent
)
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23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Levi & Pieter)
Pieter and Levi , were absolutely delightful young men . They cooked dinner , did some cleaning , gardening, hedging, and dug a trench whilst visiting. They were easy to live with and we enjoyed dancing around the kitchen when it rained a lot Would definitely recommend as awesome Workaways 😀
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Levi & Pieter) for host
The stay with Jeanette was wonderful. She is such a lovely person. We did some easy work and we got a lot in return. Jeanette showed us the beautiful surroundings and we even met her friends. Coincidentally, one of our birthday fell on one of the days that we were at Jeanette's. She made the birthday perfect with a nice activity and a delicious… read more
3 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ewan & Beth)
Ewan and Beth were delightful Workaways very engaging friendly respectful and happy people. They helped around our property with gardening including mulching, weeding, and mowing along with pet sitting and cooking. Great people 😀
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ewan & Beth) for host
We had a great stay with Jeanette! From the minute she picked us up at the train station, she made us feel as though we were right at home. We went on some awesome day trips, Jeanette really wanted to make sure we had a fun time staying with her. We also had some great nights meeting her friends and some lovely days working in the garden with her… read more
28 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Omer) for host
We had a very nice time with Jeanette, she is very welcoming, easy going and makes you feel right at home.
We did fun chores around her house, including logging. She loves her animals, likes to show a lot of the area and took us to see her friends several times.
We did have the truly Australian experience!
Thanks for a great time!
We did fun chores around her house, including logging. She loves her animals, likes to show a lot of the area and took us to see her friends several times.
We did have the truly Australian experience!
Thanks for a great time!
25 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Omer)
Omer and Marlene were awesome guests, great cooks , handy with a chainsaw, not afraid of hard work and getting a job done . They were excellent company and easy to get along with. A very lovely experience with these two great humans😀
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I can definitely recommend jeanette as a host. I had my first workaway experience with her and was welcomed right from the start. jeanette made a lot of effort to show me the most beautiful places in the area.
The work was very easy to do.
Thanks again for everything jeanette
The work was very easy to do.
Thanks again for everything jeanette
25 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
Our time with Elisa was awesome, she tried her hand at anything mowing grass, hedge trimming, weeding, cleaning and greeting hosts. She was a great swimming partner and pleasant to be around. I wish her the best on her travels and she is welcome to visit and stay again.
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Luccie, was a quite respectful person who helped around our house cleaning windows kitchen cupboards some weeding and hedging. Luccie English is limited therefore engagement was limited however the time was good.
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elise & Axel) for host
Jeanette is a very good host, she always made sure we felt very comfortable. We spent two very nice weeks working outside: weeding, cutting bushes and trees, getting fire ready, etc. The tasks were always very clear and we had very good equipment to fulfill them. On a normal day, we would work the whole morning and finish up in the early… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise & Axel)
Axel and Elise were awesome, they are very intelligent and funny people with maturity, I enjoyed hosting these two wonderful people. They were happy to try their hand at any task and did an amazing job at hedging and clearing our paddocks and getting our home fire ready,
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Curtis & Laura) for host
Thank you Jeanette and Axel for hosting us! We stayed in East Gippsland for 10 days, and we loved everything about it. Jeanette made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The work was rewarding and varied. We mostly helped with cleaning up the paddocks and the garden. It was great to have the animals around, especially Hannah!
Jeanette is… read more
Jeanette is… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Curtis & Laura)
Laura and Curtis were awesome, we enjoyed Curtis playing the piano and Laura is an excellent listener. They both worked well in our garden and achieved alot in a short time . We wish them the best on their travels are are most welcomed back anytime 😀
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Achille) for host
Thank you Jeanette, Axel, and Hannah for hosting me! I stayed for 3 weeks and had a fantastic experience. Jeanette was a very welcoming host and showed me around the area. East Gippsland is a peaceful and scenic place with a very friendly community that I was grateful to be welcomed into for a few weeks. During my time I stayed busy biking along… read more
3 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Achille)
Achille is a very respectful and polite young man his thinking is beyond his years and I enjoyed our conversations. Achille was very helpful around our property he mowed our grass is a very good hedger, did some weeding and cleared the driveway shifting many wheel barrows of dirt. He even volunteered to do a triathlon when we were short a team… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis & Jordan)
What and absolutely fantastic couple, loads of respect and hardworking. We really enjoyed spending time with Lexie and Jordan. Thanks heaps for your help with the animals and gardens very much appreciated keep in touch and the best of luck for your next adventure Jeanette Craig & Axel
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Arthur)
We had an absolutely awesome time with Hannah,Auther and baby Fred. A very respectful and easy going family. We enjoyed lots of dinner time conversation and being entertained by Fred was a joy . Maybe our paths will cross again one day thank you Jeanette, Craig and Axelxxx
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Arthur) for host
We had the best stay with Jeanette, Craig and Axel. They welcomed us with open arms. Beautiful accommodation, best food and hosts as best tour guides to show you around :) Thank you so much for all of it!!! Specially for not only accepting but enjoying that brought our little baby. He had so much fun as well.
THANK YOU :)
THANK YOU :)
16 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Akira)
Akira, is a very beautiful soul. She was a pleasure to have in our home and we will miss her. She was very polite and hard working, would give anything a go and got on well with everyone. We wish Akira well for her adventures and travels and hope to see her again some day in the future xx
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luyu) for host
We spent a summer week in Nicholson and it was so fantastic! Jeanette, Craig, and Axel took us to rivers and Lake Entrance for swimming and picnicking. They guided us around and we got to see how beautiful East Gippsland is. Jeanette cooks delicious dishes and BBQs and taught us to make peach jam and cakes. We love the time we spent with animals… read more
3 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Janette, craig and Axel are such a great host! They welcomed me with open arms and showed me a lot of the life in east gibbsland.
Thank you for treating me so well and beeing great guys:)! Cheers
Thank you for treating me so well and beeing great guys:)! Cheers
1 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Lill is a very lovely girl exploring the world and Australia. Lilli helped out with feeding our chickens and goats and work around the farm and home. . We wish Lilli all the best on her adventure seignior family
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Caterina) for host
We had such a wonderful time with Jeanette, Craig and Axel! They made us feel like a part of their family from the first day on, they took us to so many beautiful places, cooked beautiful dinners and got us to watch a few great movies. We also fell in love with all the animals and really enjoyed looking after Lilli and the goats. We had a lot of… read more
19 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Caterina)
We had such a lovely time with Katerina, Lilly and Yelena. What wonder ladies these women are . They worked hard and were very friendly and enjoyable to be around. They are welcome to visit again in the future we will miss you Jeanette Craig and Axel xxxx
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Hannah) for host
Jeanette and her family welcomed us with open arms, and introduced us to the rural Victorian lifestyle in the best way possible. Although Jeanette and her husband were very busy with work, they always proposed to show us around or guide us on our days off. Going through the "australian Alps" with Craig was amazing, and proved that you can indeed… read more
29 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Hannah)
Hannah and Hugo are a great couple who helped out around our house. Hannah has great organisational skills and great sense of humour match with Hugos maturity and common sense. we enjoyed the time we spent with you both and wish you the best for the future seignior family
(Excellent)
27 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
It was a very nice experiance to stay in Nicholson. Jeanette and Craig are very good hosts and I had a nice time there. They took me everywhere, we went swimming in the ricer and had nice BBQ's. I really enjoyed to spent my time playing soccer and football with Tyler and Axel.
Their animals are so cute and lovely I liked to cuddle with their dog… read more
Their animals are so cute and lovely I liked to cuddle with their dog… read more
25 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara is a beautiful soul she was easy to get along with her help around the house was perfect. We wish the best for Mara and hope that we may see her again one day Jeanette , Craig, Tyler and Axel
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Geoff & Alison) for host
Jeanette, Craig, Tyler and Axel were excellent hosts. Jeanette included is us in all sorts of plans and activities, making us feel right at home during a very hectic week for the Seigniors. All in all it was a great introduction to Workaway for us. We hope you all come to visit us in Newfoundland someday so we can repay the great meals and… read more
25 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Geoff & Alison)
Geoff , Alison and Angus are a very flexible family happy to fit in with all that goes on . We had a great week with their family and wish them the best on their travels and maybe one day we will catch up again in Canada
(Excellent)
6 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Leo)
Gus & Leo ,
Stayed with our family in 2016 they are great individuals who lived well with our family and were very respectful and helpful on the property. They were happy to share their stories and listen to ours they enjoyed cooking and gardening and trying new things like prawning and fishing . They also helped out… read more
Stayed with our family in 2016 they are great individuals who lived well with our family and were very respectful and helpful on the property. They were happy to share their stories and listen to ours they enjoyed cooking and gardening and trying new things like prawning and fishing . They also helped out… read more
(Excellent)
