Central coast farm one hour from Sydney, Australia

Australia

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Last activity
13/01/2021
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2021

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70 acre farm one hour from sydney.I live on my farm with two young boys. We have camels, emus kangaroos platypus and many types of birds. On the farm there is a river and rainforest. Accommodation is in a private cabin.beautiful scenery. Enjoy a real aussie barbecue with beatutiful scenery. We often have outdoor fires at night. You will be treated like one of our family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Projects involving children
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about the Australian way of life as well as the environment. A chance to spend time in a beautiful landscape and get away from it all. Enjoy the nature and wildlife. Be part of our daily lives. Enjoy the nearby beaches. Let us improve your english if need be.
Help
General help around the farm.gardening painting and playing with the boys. Also some housework. Burning piles of wood.
If you are the type that likes sleeping all day and wasting your life in bed on the other side of the world, you should go some place else.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Separate cabin. Eat with us sometimes.cook your own food other times.food supplied. Cabin is both private and peaceful.
What else ...
Lots of nice bushwalks around the farm.also remote beaches nearby. Two animal parks are nearby. Mountain bikes available for use. We can pick you up from local train station (WYONG). We dont take smokers at all.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (11)

22/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Olivier)

By far the kindest and most considerate couple I have hosted. They are always helpful and happy.my two boys loved them and miss them. I would have them back in a heartbeat and highly recommend them both.

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Allison & Jim) for host

These were amazing hosts! The helped us to find work in the area and really made us feel like part of the family. We loved spending time playing games with the boys and enjoying the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of the farm. Thank you so much for opening your home to us crazy Texans.

(Excellent )

07/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Allison & Jim)

5 stars for this fun loving texan duo.jim or jimbob as he prefers to to be called has numerous valuable skills he has aquired from texan ranch life. As an experienced crop dusting pilot i was amazed at his precise and swift skill in the cockpit. Ali is his creative co-pilot painted us a great mural. Both are great to talk to and are great cooks.… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)

Matt is a hard working polite guy..he is interesting to talk to.we wish him all the best.5 star man.

(Excellent )

04/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Muse) for host

It was a wonderful week with Steve's family! Steve is a nice, kids are absolutely cute and lovely.I lived in the newly painted cabin, waking up with the great nature scene. After work, you can enjoy a book under the sunshine or take a wark in the farm. Having dinner is also a lot of fun, you can share the cultural differences with each other while… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)

My experience with jule was a positive one.She is a caring and sensitive person who is great with children. My two boys loved being with her, even though she is not a real bavarian. She is both honest and diligent and as a result is highly recommended. We would welcome her back to our farm.

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jule) for host

5 Stars for Steves lovely family and their beautiful place! We felt very welcome joining their family. Having dinner with them, playing with Christoff and Luca and visiting friends - all in all a very funny and great time!

(Excellent )

05/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)

Antonia is a lovely, happy and trustworthy person and i would highly recommend her. She was great with my two little boys and they miss her. We would welcome her back anytime. She is passionate about climate change and loves long discussions about it. 5 big stars.

(Excellent )

04/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Antonia) for host

Steve and his family were amazing hosts, although we could stay for a few days only we felt like home! The new cabin we stayed in was really nice, work was not too hard and the boys are adorable!

(Excellent )

26/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rhian & Corrie) for host

Beautiful location, good fun meeting the family and friends, having a good sense of humour is a must and Steve is definitely weirder than us.

(Excellent )

17/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rhian & Corrie)

Hard working. Good sense of humour.even weirder than me

(Excellent )

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