Stay and help on our beautiful farm near Albury and Wodonga on the Murray river, Australia

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Our homestead sits high on a hill with spectacular 360 degree views of mountains,valleys,rolling hills and city lights overlooking all of Albury/Wodonga, twin cities on the Murray River. We are on the main freeway between Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Large luxury cedar and rock home on 100 acres. Lots of historic church features incorporated into the homestead and cute rustic out buildings, antiques and artistic detail abound. Beautiful and unique large garden filled with 100+ sculptures, many paths to explore, ponds, organic vegetable and berry gardens, free range poultry and wildlife galore and many other interesting features. Lots of fun things to do here and everyone who has stayed here has left with a happy memorable experience.
    We have been a host farm for 15 years now with well over 200 helpers having stayed. Usually it is for one to two weeks but that is negotiable depending on how much work there is and how well we all get on. I may accept shorter stays for those passing through along the Hume Highway. I am only 1 hours drive from Victoria's snow fields.
    I can not sign 2nd visa

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    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

    We have travelled around Australia and can give tips, advice and travel suggestions. I have a large collection of Australian travel books to enjoy, plus many other books, games and puzzles.
    We have lots of wildlife such as possums, echidnas, eagles, microbats, goannas and kangaroos, turtles, many colourful birds etc. For your enjoyment there are fireplaces, tree swings, hammocks and outdoor jacuzi , stunt kites, picturesque walks, trips into town to see the local sights.

  • Help

    Help

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    I like to give a variety of jobs from the list above during the hours worked. This makes it more interesting. I ask for 4 hours help in the mornings with a generous morning tea break in between.
    I enjoy creating and teaching art. If you are creative/artistic then this could be the place for you to express your creative self and share talents and ideas. We learn from each other whilst having creative fun.
    I have a preference for mature age helpers but sometimes the younger helpers delight me with their enthusiasm, skills and passion.
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  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Luxury Accommodation. I have a large home with very comfortable bedrooms, shared bathroom and separate toilet. TV, DVD, Internet. Every bedroom has magnificent views plus you get to see lots of colourful birds on the bird feeder outside your window. We also have separate, very private and very comfortable accommodation in our barn close to main house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have been a host farm for over 15 years now with well over 200 helpers having stayed. Usually it is only a one to two week stay but that is negotiable depending on how much work there is and how well we all get on. Sometimes I will accept shorter stays for those passing through along the Hume highway.
    I can not sign second visa.

  • 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

    I have reliable WIFI ( Star Link)

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Lots of space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 594494176577

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