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I've been a workaway host now for several years and also have travelled and hosted using CS, the link to my host profile is .
Hello to all my potential hosts out there in tomorrow land , Im looking forward to meeting you .
I'm a father of four amazing young adults . I've been farming all my life, mainly sheep and cattle . Im very interested in all things pertaining to agriculture and engineering , I am interested in all things of nature. My daughter and I are heading to Ireland and would love to volunteer on a farmTypes of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Elderly Companionship
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Don't be put off if only a few of the above you are comfortable with
Often the work is light , from cleaning troughs to mustering and shifting cows or sheep ,also as there is often other guests here you will be part of being hospitable , making beds through to just general socializing.
yes it does count towards 2nd year visa if this helps you
Occasionally there is opportunity for paid work ,either with me or my friends
Drivers license and happy to cook is always a good thing .
Kingston SE is a small fishing town ,we also have a beech just 2 km from home that is very quiet and excluded even though you can drive on it and it goes 150km all the way to the Murray River mouthLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
modern 5 bedroom house with open fire , usually shared with other guests also WiFi
What else ...
drivers license is a big plus, the local pub is really our only true social meeting place ( smallish town)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3-5
Feedback (17)
All the best in your travels Joana
She enjoyed a beer and was generally an asset and great company to have around.
Happy travels Laura
He enjoyed a game of pool with me most evenings , his… read more
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All the best in your travels Joana
She enjoyed a beer and was generally an asset and great company to have around.
Happy travels Laura
He enjoyed a game of pool with me most evenings , his… read more
They were both very happy to help and share their time with me . I would surely recommend these two to anyone who enjoys great workers good cooking good drink good laughs and good times in general . Absolute legends
We also meet Aby his daughter a lovely girls that definitely help… read more
Him and his friend Will provided me a beautiful home to stay in while I painted murals for Will's Beach Shack.
Working with them was a blast - we collaborated on ideas together, and over the course of 1.5 months, I helped bring their ideas to life.
Jimmy is full of energy,… read more
I inconvenienced it because I could not… read more
The house is full of life and we would bet that it will never get boring there. We helped with some foot inspection of the sheep, drafting sheep and some general… read more
As a couple they work in perfectly together , I find it hard to imagine a situation or project any where that they wouldn't be an asset to have around , cant recommend them enough .
All the best for the… read more
This is an amazing location, with genuine outback Aussie work.
From riding the farm on quad bikes to drenching sheep, spraying fields and rounding up the cattle, there is amazing and unique adventure to be found here.
JImmy is also an amazing bloke that helped me overcome a lifelong fear with patience of… read more
Nice to have someone with such a cheerful disposition , a delight to have around
Do you want to understand real life in australian ranch? Spend 10 days in Jimmy's place. Sometimes the work is really hard, other days almost free. You are a part of the family and they are happy to share time and every thing with you. I met there quite a lot of guys, someone for few time, but I suggest to… read more
Socially I thoroughly enjoyed Jz company ,
Will definitely meet again , and future hosts will also love him also Im sure .
THe work was also fun, i was helping cutting the sheeps' fur and treating their feet clean.
Foods were very yummy, jimmy and cleaton were both good at cooking.
He was not just a good host, but cool buddy
It took me really long to brush an accurate pic of Jimmy's farm sorry about that.
The first image I will keep was how huge it was, coming from my small country. The scenery is breathtaking, as you can see so far, apart from small bushes and gum trees. You will see stunning sunrises, and some wild nature, lake, sea. Heaps of… read more
Best smile and happy personality .
All the best mate
Amazing big hearted person to learn from .
Sad to leave ...
Love that "one horse town" (actually really one saw one) with its welcoming people - be part of it... you will love it .
Greets to Clayton,Willi, Sharpie & Gibbo, ...you name it..the pub-herd and the mob of kiwi c***s - what a ripper :)
If you're comfortable with livestock you will be a great help to Jim, if you're shy or skiddish about small and large farm animals this is a… read more
Always made for interesting conversation over a beer or scotch .
If you need some one with a wide range of both life and work experiences and more than happy to work alone or… read more
Always happy always polite always happy to have ago ,PERFECT helper . Well done Vic