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7 Apr 2025
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Description
James and I are trying to become self sufficient. We have a great many animals. We are growing truffles and wish to establish other crops.
We eat everything we grow and are very easy going people and looking for some help as two people are not quite enough to keep up with all the jobs, such as fencing clearing, gardening and more.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
James and I are very Australian an will give every opportunity to share our culture. We can teach skills such as fencing, building, and cooking. I am trying to learn Spanish.
Projects involving children
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Help
James and I have 80 acres and have many animals and are attempting to grow Périgord truffles. We need fencing gardening, maintenance and tree felling. We have veggie gardens and are trying to be as self sufficient as possible. We have accommodation for up to four people in their own little cottage.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a two bedroom cottage which is fully furnished available for people. Its very comfortable.
What else ...
Our property is located in the north east of Tasmania 30 km from Launceston and 45 minutes from the sea. Its rural but very close to TAS High way. There are winery's near us, a lavender farm, two mountains to climb, lots of bush walking. 45 minutes from Derby famous for its dirt bike trails. There is no public transport.
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 for campervans
Can possibly accept pets
There is a fenced yard for animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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They housed me in the sweetest little cottage that I had all to myself (can actually sleep up to 7 people). Comfortable and warm with a kitchen and bathroom.
We did little tasks during the days like gardening / weeding, raking, splitting wood, cleaning up around the property. In return… read more
The acomodattion is a beautiful house on their property, fully equipped with anything… read more
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They housed me in the sweetest little cottage that I had all to myself (can actually sleep up to 7 people). Comfortable and warm with a kitchen and bathroom.
We did little tasks during the days like gardening / weeding, raking, splitting wood, cleaning up around the property. In return… read more
The acomodattion is a beautiful house on their property, fully equipped with anything… read more
