Help with gardening or building projects in tall trees forest small riverside mountain acreage east of Melbourne, Australia

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  • Last activity: 31 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Enjoy staying in gorgeous forest on 2 acres of magnificent tall trees and lush ferns.
    There is a lovely creek and state forest that borders the property.

    You will stay in a unique hand crafted wooden gypsy wagon or in the guest bedroom in the house.

    This place is 1.5hrs from Melbourne in the mountains 20 min drive from villages and plenty to explore.

    Help us build paths, stone walls, gardens, stack wood, set up infrastructure, plant trees and other projects for 3 hours a day for 5 days. Have the rest of the time to enjoy.

    We will take you shopping as you make your own breakfasts and lunches and have dinners with us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is classic Australian bush. Magnificent tall trees, cool temperature rainforest, rivers, villages, wineries, nature and more.
    Forests, rivers, wildlife, birds and a wonderful community here with lots of music, markets, arts and festivals.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with gardening, planting, maintenance, stone, building and other projects.
    It’s ok if you don’t have any experience or skills, though if you do have permaculture, building, carpentry etc we will be very excited to have you stay.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A gypsy wagon with two beds and gas stove, shower and toilet or a guest room with lovely views in the house.
    I will assist you to shop for breakfasts and lunches and we will make you dinners.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is plenty to do and see including arts, music, markets, events, hiking, canoeing, swimming, scenic, walking, cycling, birdwatching, exploring villages, wineries, and more.

    Please note that public transportation is 14km away. We can pick you up and drop you off at the bus.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 494424737232

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