A cassowary stands on a gravel path, surrounded by dense foliage. Its black feathers, vibrant blue neck, and helmet-like casque make it strikingly unique.
A woman with blonde hair sits on lush green grass, facing three brown horses standing nearby, surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a sunny sky.
This aerial image showcases a lush, green landscape with open fields, dense forests, scattered trees, a few buildings, and distant mountains under a bright blue sky.
A young child wearing a helmet and blue boots sits happily on a small, spotted pony in a grassy outdoor setting, surrounded by green leafy trees.
A tranquil forest stream winds through dense greenery, shaded by overhanging trees and vines. Sunlight filters through leaves, illuminating patches of water and foliage. Peaceful nature.
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Lifestyle block with horses, dogs, cats and more in Tolga, QLD, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are situated on a lifestyle block of 20ac half of which is native bush, creeks and springs. We have horses, dogs, cats and chooks. Some of the horses are ridden in endurance riding a great way to see our beautiful country. Accommodation is provided in our home, a well appointed bedroom and shared bathroom, we would love to share a evening meal and you will have open access to the kitchen for all other meals, we have no dietary restrictions, you will need provide any special needs diet. We are meat eaters and meat is prepared in our kitchen.

    We are not smokers, there is strictly no smoking in the house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Beach
    Culture
    Pets
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Plant care
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live on the Atherton Tablelands, close to world heritage rainforests, a scenic drive to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. We can offer education and ability to visit the rainforest, the opportunity to participate in horse activities and occasionally Equine Assisted Therapy

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening general help around the house, animal care, possibly horse riding if experienced. Short term house sit and animal care two or three night duration.

  • 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

    Separate en-suite studio shared kitchen facilities in main house

    open access to the kitchen and home gardens/orchards. We have a full and unrestricted diet, but do not provide special requirement other than gluten free pasta. Meat is prepared and consumed in our home. We would love to share a evening meal, cooking eating and clean up, alcohol will not be provided we rarely drink any alcohol but are happy for you to have a wine or beer.
    we are non smokers and smoking in the house is not permitted.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Helpers will need transport of their own and in wet season we can get flooded in very briefly

  • 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

    We have plenty of room but are off grid and use rain and creek water

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 669424282267

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Photos

A woman with blonde hair sits on lush green grass, facing three brown horses standing nearby, surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a sunny sky.
This aerial image showcases a lush, green landscape with open fields, dense forests, scattered trees, a few buildings, and distant mountains under a bright blue sky.
A young child wearing a helmet and blue boots sits happily on a small, spotted pony in a grassy outdoor setting, surrounded by green leafy trees.
A cassowary stands on a gravel path, surrounded by dense foliage. Its black feathers, vibrant blue neck, and helmet-like casque make it strikingly unique.
A tranquil forest stream winds through dense greenery, shaded by overhanging trees and vines. Sunlight filters through leaves, illuminating patches of water and foliage. Peaceful nature.

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