Come help on our family farm on the Fraser Coast, Australia

Australia

Favourited 97 times

Host rating
Feedback
23
Last activity
29/05/2020
Badges

Map

Availability

2022

Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

What's this?

Details

Description
We are married and have lived at this address for 23 years and have made it a beautiful resort style property. We started our Hydroponic Farm 3 years ago. We have three older children, 2 live out of home and our Son is home from work every two weeks.

Workaway was brought to us by our eldest daughter and her husband who used the website and loved the cultural experiences while travelling in Asia.

We share the farm with two Geese, Adam and Steve; two dogs, Rascal and Digger, King Parrots, Kangaroos, a Pig, Chickens and Cows. Our children nickname it the funny farm.

We hope to offer a true Australian experience, we are happy to teach everything we know about hydroponic farming and the looking after the farm animals I work part time in Hervey Bay and my Husband is on the farm everyday.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
...
...
What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
learn about Horticultural Hydroponic farming , how vegetable grow , experience nature .
Fishing and crabbing techniques on the river
learn about and experience Animal Care
What's involved in the running of a farm
Help
Gardening/weeding
General maintenance + Odd farm jobs
General house keeping

We would prefer couples or people travelling together
Non smokers only
We can cater to vegetarians/vegans
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private Room with queen bed + bathroom. Separate Queen Beds if not sharing. Large theatre room, pool table, outdoor bar and swimming pool. Food for three meals per day is included however joint cooking effort is required as I work and am not the best cook. Resort style living on a 60acre property.
What else ...
Many activities available on the property, kayaking on the Burrum River, fishing + bike riding, or relaxing by the pool reading a book.

The town Howard is 5 minutes drive (4km) away from the property with everything needed including supermarket, bottle shop, pub, bakery, restaurant and pharmacy. Bus and Train services to Brisbane, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay also run daily from Howard.

Fraser Island barge access is 40minutes drive away. The island is Famous for 4WD, camping and beautiful lakes.
Hervey Bay is 30minutes drive away and has an abundance of cafes, larger shopping malls and whale watching (Starting August-Nov). The property is on the Burrum River and there are small beachside towns including Burrum Heads and Toogoom 20minutes away.

Bikes are available to get to Howard + Deliveries for Farm happen throughout the week to Hervey Bay and we'd be happy to give you a lift on the way.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days week

Photos

Show all photos

Feedback left by and about host (23)

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

08/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kate & Frederic) for host

Trevor and Michelle are fantastic. They are really friendly, accommodating people and they welcomed us into their beautiful, clean home for two weeks time. Trevor is hilarious and has a talent for always creating a relaxed atmosphere around him. It was a pleasure to pick and package lettuces with them. We learned a lot on hydroponic farming and… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host

I would recommend this workaway to anybody who wants a great experience in an australian family! The two weeks I spent with Michelle and Trevor were amazing. They made me feel comfortable. They have a lot of humor and if you want to try anything they will encourage you. I spent the two weeks picking up lettuces or other asian vegetables and… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)

Vincent was great , easy to get along with, tidy and helpful, we recommend him to any host
He had a great sense of humour and was willing to have a go at everything To do with farming and blending into our lifestyle,
Thanks for a great two weeks Vincent all the best for you future travels
:grinning:

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (François & Laurianne)

Francois and Laurianne stayed with us for a couple of weeks . We had a amazing time with them , we got to show them the Australian life on a farm , They shared their travel stories with us and we had a lot of laughs, such a great couple , kind , caring and hard working ,willing to learn and experience different aspects of farming ,we enjoyed their… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (François & Laurianne) for host

We spent 10 amazing days with Michelle and Trev.
They are so welcoming, nice, kind, helpful, funny.... The time we have with them was to short!
The work at the farm consists on helping to pick up, pack and devivery the vegetables.
Trev is really happy to explain how an hydroponic farm works. He is patient, he makes you feel confortable and the… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah)

Kyle and Rebekah stayed with us for 2 weeks , they were a great help on the farm , Easy to get along with ,full of energy. We got to experience some Spanish ,Mexican, USA cuisines and our neighbours really hot chilli ,Trev taught them some Aussie culture, It was great to hear about their travels and life in the States We wish them the best with… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kyle & Rebekah) for host

This was our first Australian experience and we had a great time in Howard! Trevor and Michelle are two of a kind and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. We spent our time helping on the farm with lettuces, herbs, and learning about hydroponic farming. We also helped with some of the farm animals and general garden maintenance.… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Cliff & Mee-Sun)

It was wonderful to meet Cliff and Mee-Sun and we would recommend them to all hosts .They embraced the farm and country life , so different from where they live.Mee-sun loved to collect the eggs first thing in the morning ,and Rascle And digger received a lot of attention.They were a huge help on the farm and keen to explore the region .We wish… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Cliff & Mee-Sun) for host

We can't begin to thank Trevor & Michelle adequately for the unique and rewarding experience we had on their farm! This was our first Workaway, and for many reasons, it was more amazing that we expected. Above all, we are really grateful that they so graciously welcomed us into their home and created an environment where we could both be helpful… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Karina )

We had karina stay on our farm , she was a great help and we enjoyed her company , such a hard worker with a great sense of humour.She was keen to explore our country town and meet our friends, and learn about hydroponic farming . We would definitely recommend karina to other hosts and we wish her well on her travels around Australia :flag_au:

(Excellent )

18/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Karina ) for host

Such a lovely couple Workaway 100% recommended. If you enjoy a relaxed job, a good conversation, animals (domestic and wild), good and tasty food and, of course, a great company, this place should be your next stop.

My time (2weeks) at the hydroponic farm was great and I hope to see them one day again. Thanks for your sense of humor and for… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Campbell & Magdalena)

Campbell and madga stayed with us for a couple of weeks .they are a lovely couple , funny , hardworking and easy to get along with .it was great to have a opportunity to get to know them and show them a farming experience different to their lifestyle.They shared their knowledge of Scotland with us .We had some awsome home cooking , they cooked the… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Campbell & Magdalena) for host

Trevor and Michelle’s was our best work away experience and we would highly recommend them to anyone. I had never been on a farm before but this wasn’t a problem as Trevor is very good at explaining everything and has a good sense of humour. The work is fun from going on a tractor collecting lettuces, doing seeding and packaging and boxing them up… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofie & Kristian)

Sofie , Kristian and Julie , were a great help on the farm , they are amazing,fun and caring , and we really enjoyed their company .Trev said the animals miss you already and Sofie , the pig needs a bath :smiley:. thanks again , You guys are welcome back anytime and we hope you enjoy your Australian adventure.

(Excellent )

22/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sofie & Kristian) for host

Trev and Michelle were amazing and so generous. They made us feel at home and we had 2,5 really great weeks! We really enjoyed the farm, the animals and their lovely house!

Work was fun and easy to get a hang of - we learned a lot about lettuces and herbs.
There are plenty to do in the area, but it’s also really nice to relax at the farm.

The… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ninon & Elie)

Ellie and Ninon stayed with us for three weeks , they are a amazing couple , hardworking, fun and easy to get along with .We enjoyed their company and they were keen to learn about our farm and The Australian lifestyle, while teaching us about the great spots in France .While they were with us they brought a 4x4 and fitted it out for camping ,… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ninon & Elie) for host

Our first experience as workawayers with Trev and Michelle was amazing! We met an extraordinary family with which we had a lot of laughs and good times! They live in a quiet and nice area close to kangaroos. Picking and packing salads with Trev was very funny. We could take bikes and kayaks and they have lovely dogs!
Thank you so much for this 3… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host

Trevor and Michelle were very welcoming and the work was not very difficult (I arrived in the off season). I began in the mornings at 8 am and then I had the rest of the day for myself. Trevor was very funny and he was very patient when helping me with my English.
The location and the house were very nice, just be careful if you want to go in the… read more

(Very good )

20/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)

Rachel stayed with us for 3 weeks , she was a great help on the farm and blended into our family .We enjoyed learning about France and her lifestyle and it was great to see her English improving,and she taugh us some French.Rachel got to experience our local beaches and biked to the local town of Howard and explored the country side .We really… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Hannah)

We had Andy and Hannah stay and help us on the farm for a couple of weeks , they did a great job of weeding the gardens and helped pick ,plant and pack our produce .They just blended into our family and we had a lot of laughs and stories along the way .Hannah got close to the wild life (kangaroos) and Andy learnt a bit about snakes and lizards ,… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Hannah) for host

We have reluctantly left our first workaway with Trev and Michelle after two fantastic weeks.

We didn't know what to make for our first workaway but these guys have set the bar high. Never did we think we'd have such good fun picking and packing lettuces.

We stayed in our own private wing of the house with adjoining bathroom and an extremely… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Georgina & Robert) for host

Trev and Michelle are the most generous of couples and we had a blast staying with them. We cannot recommend their WorkAway more highly. In exchange for a few hours of lettuce picking and packing plus a few odd jobs Trev and Michelle cooked us great food and made us feel so welcome in their beautiful home. When we weren’t helping we were able to… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Georgina & Robert)

We had Rob and Georgie stay with us , they are a lovely couple , hard working , easy to get along with and a great sense of humour ,we enjoyed their company and help ,we had lots of laughs and we wish them the best on there travel and highly recommend them to all hosts .

(Excellent )

To leave feedback make sure you are logged in & your account is online

Website Safety

Host ref number: 772982872333

Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Australia Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Oceania Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Queensland Farmstay Australia Last minute Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Australia

To contact a host, please login with your username and password or register with workaway.info.

My host list0

Give the gift of Workaway