Experience life in the beautiful Australian Bush - one hour south of Byron Bay, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Experience life in the Australian bush on a small co-operative community 1 hour south of Byron Bay.

    12 households share 200ha of elevated coastal bush land overlooking the spectacular Bundjalung National Park and Pacific Ocean. We share the land with many native animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, birds, and some endangered species.

    We live completely ‘off-grid’. This means we harvest our own water, and generate power from the sun. On Fridays we have a community dinner where each household brings a plate of food to share, but otherwise we all live independently.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will experience a rural Australian non-intentional community lifestyle. You'll learn how we live cooperatively with nature, other people and escape the 'rat-race' of city living.

    We like to start work after breakfast, and you can spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful property, and surrounding national park, or swimming in our dam or at the nearby beach (Black Rocks).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The activities we have for you really depend on what we are working on. You may also work with different families, to vary and enrich your experience! Some jobs may include gardening, building, site preparation, stonework, preserving (e.g. making jams) etc.

    Don’t worry about the skills or experience you have – there are many jobs to do and something for everyone! If there's something in particular you would like to gain experience in, let us know and we'll try and facilitate.

    The volunteers who seem to enjoy our property are those who are enthusiastic and interested in the outdoors and nature. Or people interested in learning about permaculture, organic farming practices, and living off the land. Depending on the season, the work can be quite easy, and at other times it can be quite a work out. To get a better idea of the lifestyle here, please read our feedback from other workawayers.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are a few accommodation arrangements depending on availability. We have a cosy little guest hut (called the hexagon) nestled in amongst the trees. When the hut is available you have your very own private space to sleep in, which is perfect for couples. Or you may stay in a separate guest house with one of the families. We have accommodation for up to 5 people, or more, if you bring your own tent/campervan.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Volunteers are welcome to stay for a short or long time and share all meals with us, in exchange for 4 to 5 hours help each day. Usually, we have a self-service arrangement for breakfast, but we meet for lunch and dinner.

    If you don’t have your own vehicle, we can pick you up from Ballina, Lismore or Woodburn.

    We also welcome last minute, spontaneous types so feel free to shoot me a text and try your luck!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. If you would like only accommodation (no meals), 3 hours per day.

Host ref number: 359932274654

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