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"Welcome to our rainforest retreat! We're Jan and Darrin, living on 30 acres of paradise in Byfield, Central Queensland. Our property features a flowing creek, a massive dam, and an abundance of wildlife, including chickens, pigs, goats, and our beloved Dogue de Bordeaux dogs. We're passionate about self-sufficiency, growing our veggies and fruits, and living in harmony with nature.
As your hosts, we bring a unique blend of skills and interests to the table. Jan is a qualified Creative Art Therapist, Master Herbalist, with a Certified Medical Cannabis & CBD Diploma, She also has a passion for photography, graphic arts, and web design. We're also dedicated breeders of Dogue de Bordeaux dogs.
Our location is a nature lover's dream, surrounded by the stunning Byfield National Park and State Forest. Explore the rolling sand dunes, beaches, rainforest-edged creeks, and rugged mountains, and discover the rare Byfield Fern, found only here. We can't wait to share our little slice of heaven with you and learn from your skills and experiences. Come and immerse yourself in our rainforest"
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
Immersive experience: Live with a local family, learn their ways, and participate in daily life.
Language skills: Improve language proficiency through constant interaction.
New perspectives: Gain fresh insights into different ways of life, challenging personal assumptions.
Practical skills: Acquire new skills, such as cooking, gardening, or craftsmanship.
Personal growth: Develop independence, adaptability, and resilience.
Cultural understanding: Foster global citizenship and appreciation for diversity.
Memories and stories: Collect unique experiences and anecdotes to share.
Help
Outdoor Tasks:
- General garden maintenance (weeding, pruning, watering)
- Animal care (feeding, cleaning, general help when needed)
- Small building projects (fencing, repairs)
- Land clearing (removing debris, trimming vegetation)
- Tractor work (mowing, raking)
- Raking tree roots and clearing land
Indoor Tasks:
- House cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping)
- Organising and decluttering living spaces
- Window cleaning
- Cooking and helping with meal preparation
Additional Tasks:
- Assisting with special projects as needed
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Their own room with a queen-size bed.
What else ...
Lots of tourist attractions in the area of Byfield. Five Rocks, Stony Creek. We are half an hour from Yeppoon beach, 1 hour from Rockhampton.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Got 30 acres so plenty of room.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days
