Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.
A sunny countryside scene with green grass, scattered trees, and a blue sky. A rusty wheelbarrow stands alone in the yard, surrounded by nature. Peaceful atmosphere.
A scenic rural yard with scattered leaves, a dog, parked vehicle, house with smokey chimney, leafless tree, grassy area, and surrounding forest under a clear sky.
A charming country house sits amid green fields and trees, under a bright blue sky. A dirt path and rustic wooden fence complete the peaceful rural scene.
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Enjoy country life with our family near Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four that live in the NE of Victoria. Our kids love country
    Life, mountain bike riding and motorbikes. We have mountain bike tracks in the state forest behind our place, we are close to the snow fields for all your skiing or hiking needs.
    Our 50 acre farm has chooks, cows, dogs and a cat. Our farm is picturesque and only a short walk to the little town of Yackandandah.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Water sports
    Team sports
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Camping
  • 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

    I have loved travelling before settling down to have a family. My husband is extremely handy and can teach people how to fix anything. We would love the kids to meet lovely people from different cultures.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are after some help with our old farm. Feeding cows, chopping out weeds, pulling down old sheds, clearing out old fences, vegie patch, mowing etc
    Workaway will not help with any farm business or produce sold.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a lovely camper trailer set up on the farm with a kitchen that has everything you need.
    You are to supply your own breakfast and lunch but it’d be nice if dinners could be done together sometimes we would cook or sometimes you could cook some meals from your country.

    We would love someone to do 15 hours a week and share some evening meals.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will need your own transport.
    Great location for hiking, skiing, snow boarding, mountain bike riding, exploring the high country.

  • 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

    Large vans are welcome.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets need to be okay with farm animals.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mingol and Jill

Host ref number: 584493955456

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A sunny countryside scene with green grass, scattered trees, and a blue sky. A rusty wheelbarrow stands alone in the yard, surrounded by nature. Peaceful atmosphere.
A scenic rural yard with scattered leaves, a dog, parked vehicle, house with smokey chimney, leafless tree, grassy area, and surrounding forest under a clear sky.
A charming country house sits amid green fields and trees, under a bright blue sky. A dirt path and rustic wooden fence complete the peaceful rural scene.
Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.

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