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Join Our Vibrant Farm Family in North West Tasmania!
Nestled just outside a charming town in North West Tasmania, our farm offers the best of both worlds: breathtaking mountain ranges meeting the stunning coastline and a welcoming, tight-knit community. Our home is surrounded by abundant wildlife, from bandicoots and wallabies to vibrant birdlife, providing a peaceful and enriching environment.
We’re Lisa and Julian, along with our three adventurous boys—Finn (8), Lenny (6), and Toby (3). We’re a nature-loving, travel-inspired family who thrives on good food, cooking, and community living. Julian speaks fluent Italian and French, having lived in both countries, while Lisa has traveled across Asia, North and South America. We share a love for exploring the outdoors, and we’re eager to welcome like-minded people who value connection and experience.
Our 3-acre permaculture property is just 3 minutes from the ocean, where we raise chickens, grow fruit and vegetables, and take care of our friendly Australian Miniature Goats. These gentle, curious creatures are not only our pets but also help with weed management, fertilizing, and fire safety. If you’ve never met an Aussie Mini Goat before, get ready to fall in love with their playful and affectionate nature!
We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us, whether you’re passionate about farming, sustainable living, or simply want to experience life in one of Tasmania’s most beautiful regions. In return, you’ll experience farm life, share in delicious home-cooked meals, and be part of our fun, active household.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about gardening, mini goats, the local region of Tasmania. Meet others in the area and learn about where to go and what to see in this beautiful state. Hang out and get creative with our full of energy little ones
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are available to host. We can host for longer periods )1 month etc). Our needs for support change depending on what’s happening and the skills and interests of the workaways. Some idea of supports needed are:
Daily we need to take care of our animals (and humans!) and manage the house and land. Things that keep us busy are fencing, building and updating chook houses, preparing veggie beds by preparing soil for the next planting season, seed savings, sowing seeds, pruning, fencing and so on!
Inside the home we welcome any help with children, cooking, house hold work for the more indoorsy type
We are flexible and accommodating and want to match your skills with the right help and support
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a caravan around 80m from the main home. The caravan has heating and cooling, gas stove, kettle and plenty of space for up to three travellers, but cosy enough for one. It is a very comfortable abode with all the nice touches.
We can also accommodate your own van or tent
What else ...
Weekends are free to explore
The local region is close to the world famous Tarkine (Takanya) largest cool temperate rain forest in the southern hemisphere, Cradle Mountain (1 hour away), we have mountain biking and hiking trails on our door step and live only 3km from town where there is plenty of good coffee, food, and a library.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
We have free rang chickens goats and a dog so pets are welcomed they are suited to this
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I spent 3 very good weeks with you. Concerned that I could fully enjoy my free time, Lisa and Julian were very accommodating and I could see a lot of things at Penguin during this period.
I will keep very good memories of my stay with this really good family, and… read more
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I spent 3 very good weeks with you. Concerned that I could fully enjoy my free time, Lisa and Julian were very accommodating and I could see a lot of things at Penguin during this period.
I will keep very good memories of my stay with this really good family, and… read more
