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20 May 2026
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We need help with mowing (zero turn, whipper snipper, outdoor work, fencing, tractor operation, spraying and some house duties) plus sorting out our farm sheds. Obviously not all at once :). Fluent conversational English essential for safety purposes. We are a family of 5, however only two our daughters still live at home. All are young adults working and studying at university. We have 7 horses, three dogs and a cat. We a large house and farm to take care of which keeps us mostly outdoors and very busy. Both of us work full time at home and away so there is often free time during the day. Our local area is beautiful and our previous travelers have loved the area. It is suited to people who enjoy a quiet country lifestyle (with a noisy, busy family :) We are experienced hosts and can host one female or couple/two friends travelling together and we have some flexibility for longer term stays to stay two weeks on/travel for two weeks/return. Helpers must be independent thinkers as I work from home and off site. There is possibility of a vehicle to use for local outings and this can be discussed with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Movies & TV
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Carpentry
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Fitness
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are experienced hosts and travelers can learn to grow veggies, care for horses and some riding may be possible only under supervision when an adult is home to supervise). We live in a beautiful, friendly country area for Travellers to experience the real life in Australia, as opposed to a resort or holiday home. Our property suits people that want to be out of the city in nature. We do lots of groundwork and training with horses, including barefoot hoof trimming and can teach these skills. It is great if people have basic horse handling skills, like leading, cleaning feet or a sensible approach and common-sense attitude. We also sometimes make home brew beer and enjoy having a social drink with our helpers.
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Help
Important: As anyone who has been around horses will know that they are lots of work and the ratio of work to fun is about 3:1. We work with our horses on the ground and under saddle which you are able to learn and help us with. Assistance is needed to feed and care for horses and other pets. We have veggie gardens. General household duties, assist with preparing meals, washing, ironing and basic cleaning. Our travelers need to know how to do basic household tasks and have normal skills adults possess. We have limited time to instruct and watch over every task, However, we will happily show you tasks that are new to you.
We are currently trying to manage weeds and cut down woody weeds on our property that are affecting our trees. We would also like to prepare our veggie gardens for spring.
Travellers need to be independent and able to be on their own during the day at times. Independent life skills are important - helpers must have lived out of home before. Must hold a driver's license to drive in Australia. English language skills must be sufficient to stay safe and follow instructions on a farm with animals and other safety hazards. It is important to us that our Helpers respect the goodwill of Workaway as a host program to learn other cultures. As experienced hosts we think it is important to set out clear expectations - helpers who are solely using Workaway to save money, or are room-dwellers and anti-social would be better contacting paid accommodation providers.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
Beautiful, modern home with views and large swimming pool. Guest room has queen size bed. We eat healthy, home cooked meals, multicultural meals, mostly vegetarian with some chicken and meat. Guests would be expected to make their own meals for breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Vegetarian and Gluten free can be accommodated. However, you'd be missing out on home-made sourdough and pizza.
What else ...
There is no transport nearby so travelers must have a driver's license. A vehicle can possibly be supplied for stays of 2 weeks plus - but some conditions apply from our insurance company and we do not provide fuel. There are beautiful lakes and bushwalks nearby and there are often kangaroos and other wildlife on our property. The local town, Boonah, is a lovely country town only five minutes away. It has a large supermarket and most other services people need. On days off it is possible to come with me to work to catch a train elsewhere for short trips or day trips. We also have stand up paddleboards to use on the nearby lake. Past travelers have done 3 day trips to Fraser Island etc. using our home as a base. We expect respectful guests to be included as part of the family and cannot host smokers. We have travelled widely as a family, most recently in 2024 to Switzerland, Austria and Northern Italy reconnecting with our beautiful past helpers. We have Italian, Irish and German heritage.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space - running water and electricity available if helpers have independent camping set up.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
7 horses
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Steph looked after our home including horses, dogs and cat while we were on holidays then spent a couple of weeks with us. Kept us well informed and asked questions when needed.… read more
Vicki looked after our home including horses, dogs and cat while we were on holidays then spent a couple of weeks with us. Kept us well informed and asked questions when needed.… read more
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Steph looked after our home including horses, dogs and cat while we were on holidays then spent a couple of weeks with us. Kept us well informed and asked questions when needed.… read more
Vicki looked after our home including horses, dogs and cat while we were on holidays then spent a couple of weeks with us. Kept us well informed and asked questions when needed.… read more
We can’t thank them enough for the wonderful time and the real authentic Australian family life!, Lovely characters all over the place (human as well as animals), outstanding (and plenty of) food, home brewed beer, interesting conversations, cozy… read more
I totally recommend staying with these wonderful people and animals!
The kids: Addie, Stelli and Immy are darlings and are a joy to be around. I had a great time watching movies with them while they were sick at home :)
Addie can tell you everything about… read more
