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Description
Located in Metung in regional Victoria on the stunning Gippsland Lakes. We have room for an individual or couple, or two singles, unlimited can offer unlimited wireless internet and a bathroom that is shared with my 14 year old son, he's a really nice kid and has had lots of experience with international travellers.
We have dogs, chickens, horses and a small number of other livestock. The animals are considered part of our family and the dogs sleep inside.
When you contact us please indicate the dates you would like to come and stay.
We are very easy to get to via train from Melbourne. The train arrives in Bairnsdale (25 minutes away) where we will pick you up, or you welcome to arrive via your own transport.
Our house is located a pleasant 5 km walk from the main town with most of it along a boardwalk on the waters edge, but there is a hill to tackle there and back.
There is a bus that leaves locally (from Swan Reach) that heads to both Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale, that if you organise we are happy to drop you there so you can spend the weekends at the beach.
The work at the moment is varied and includes cleaning (windows mostly), oiling of decks, general garden maintenance and weeding, digging out some weeds, picking up horse poo, help with setting up fencing and general property cleanup. There is limited opportunity to ride horses. The work would suit handy sort of people that can use basic tools.
We are definitely an early to rise, early to bed family!
Non smokers, who enjoy a fit and healthy active lifestyle, along with an enthusiastic, go getter attitude.
A solid understanding of English is also required.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hectic Aussie home with a busy rural lifestyle.
Help
The help at the moment is varied and includes cleaning (windows mostly), oiling of decks, general garden maintenance and weeding, digging out some weeds, picking up horse poo, help with setting up fencing and general property cleanup. There is limited opportunity to ride horses. The work would suit handy sort of people that can use basic tools.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom, shared bathroom, see main description.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room for a caravans or motorhomes.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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They both very successfully work from home and work damn hard at it as… read more
The work varied, so we never got bored. Mel and David are laid back and flexible with work hours if you… read more
I had one of the best time of my Roadtrip with mel and David. Both are One of the friendliest persons i have ever met. The plan was to stay 2 weeks with them and at the end i left after more then 2 months. Says more then words!!! I am sure we will met eachother again :-)Cheers
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They both very successfully work from home and work damn hard at it as… read more
The work varied, so we never got bored. Mel and David are laid back and flexible with work hours if you… read more
I had one of the best time of my Roadtrip with mel and David. Both are One of the friendliest persons i have ever met. The plan was to stay 2 weeks with them and at the end i left after more then 2 months. Says more then words!!! I am sure we will met eachother again :-)Cheers
