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Farm Work Exchange Opportunity
Our 200-acre farm, just 10km drive to pristine deserted beaches, or a short 45-minute drive to the vibrant hub of Byron Bay, awaits your adventurous spirit!
About Us:
Our farm is a work in progress in a rural setting, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Located just a short 45-minute drive from the vibrant hub of Byron Bay, close to beautiful beaches, nature walks, rivers, and charming towns like Lismore and Ballina, it offers the perfect blend of tranquillity and adventure.
What We Offer:
In exchange for your 16 hours(2 days) per week help, we provide cozy accommodation in a cute fully furnished one-bedroom cottage. The cottage is still having some finishing touches done, so works may continue during your stay. Food is not provided, supermarket and shops are a 10 minute drive from the farm. Our farm is a private, non-income generating entity, with a significant portion of the land zoned for environmental protection.
Work Opportunities:
You’ll be helping on exciting projects such as shed building, dam construction, food forest establishment, biodiversity conservation, animal care (including horses, cows, and dogs), general weeding, farm cleanup and machinery repairs if you are mechanically inclined. Your contributions will directly impact the sustainability and growth of our farm.
Explore and Enjoy:
During your spare time(5 days per week), immerse yourself in the beauty of the Australian countryside. Take leisurely bushwalks, cast your line for fishing adventures, catch some waves surfing, or embark on a boating excursion along our local beaches and waterways. We're thrilled to guide you to our area's best natural highlights!
Your own transport is highly recommended, as there is very limited public transport past the farm.
Apply Now:
Ready to embark on a unique farm adventure? Send us a message expressing your interest, and let's start talking about your stay on our farm!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn building skills from a qualified builder, learn general machinery repairs and maintenance, boat maintenance, animal care, learn how to operate tractors, excavators, timber mills etc. Opportunities to go fishing, surfing and scuba/freediving are preferred weekend activities.
Help
General farm help including weeding, shed construction help(I provide training), machinery operation, tending to farm animals, planting a food forest, fencing, timber milling, general farm tidying etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a small self contained cabin or barn. Has off grid power and air conditioning. Tank water.
What else ...
Based in Far north NSW, just 45 minutes drive from Byron Bay, just a few minutes from local beaches and swimming creeks. 15 to 20 minutes from the town of Alstonville, Lismore and Ballina. The property itself offers serene bushwalks with pockets of rainforest. Plenty of wildlife to watch.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our land is steep in areas, and can accomodate a small to medium camper. Good 4G and 5G signals. Wifi could be made available with booster if needed.
Space for parking camper vans
Our land is steep in areas, and can accomodate a small to medium camper near the entry road.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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