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Join our family in the country in Naracoorte, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I live in the country with my wife Liana and our new baby Elias ,and a varied number of horses depending on the time of year. I am located about 350 kms south east of Adelaide. I need some help around the place at the moment and i thought it would be a great to meet people who would like to visit the country, especially southern Australia.There is bush walking straight out the back door and the area has plenty of birds,kangaroos,wombats all the usual suspects to see.During the season I also do some hunting so if your not comfortable with that this is probably not the best place if you have an aversion to hunting and as you would guess, I don't do a lot of vegetarian meals but am willing to try.I have had a lot of backpackers stay over the years through work and I have really enjoyed talking with them,learning about their country and showing them mine.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    When different people have stayed over the time I have been doing this, some have learned new skills from trimming horses feet to sharpening and operating a chainsaw, fencing, how to ride a horse,how to light a fire. Aside from those skills both parties learn more about eachothers cultures,especially by living with someone.

  • Help

    Help

    There is a never-ending list of jobs around this place, so there is always plenty to do.The jobs vary depending on experience. They would involve feeding horses,mowing lawns,building maintenance,some house help ,weed chipping,maybe hay carting depending on the season,wood cutting and fencing. If you feel happy baby sitting a few hours occasionally that would be great.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in the house,shared bathroom.Have to share the couch in the evenings with two cats who like to get warm by the fire.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is lots to see in the area,the world heritage listed Naracoorte caves are very close by and the coast is only about an hour and half drive away.Plenty of bush walking and wildlife.As for the benefit of coming to help me, perhaps I can teach you something you didn't know or vise versa. If you decide to come and stay a international drivers licence is handy but not essential.I am 20 kms from town and if you are looking for night life besides wombats and kangaroos you won't find much.So if you prefer the peace of the country this might be the place for you.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 583526447956

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The image depicts a serene outdoor space with a lawn and trees, featuring a large open area with a fence in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts an orange and white cat curled up in a round stone planter on a brick patio, with a wooden retaining wall in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing beside a brown horse with a white face and legs, holding a lead rope in a field with trees in the background.
The image depicts a single-story house with a white roof and yellow walls, situated in a rural setting with trees and a grassy yard.

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