Enjoy country life on our hobby farm in Wellcamp, Queensland, Australia

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  Description

  Welcome to Toowoomba, known as Queensland's "Garden City" because it features many beautiful public parks and gardens. We are located just 90-minute drive west of Brisbane and have a cooler, distinct four-season climate compared to coastal Queensland. We welcome willing, healthy, energetic helpers for 1 or 2 weeks who are able to help with yard tasks. We welcome help with removing the invasive cactus from the field to return the natural pasture. It is not physically challenging, just time-consuming and needs good eyes for spotting the cactus amongst the long grass.
  
  My husband and I live between 2 farms, one in Toowoomba:- a hobby farm (70 acres) and one in St George:- an Outback cotton & cattle property (7000 acres). Glenn is a very busy farmer running all the daily operations of a cotton and cattle property. I am a semi-retired Speech Pathologist, I do the book-keeping for the farm and love to travel.
  
  I love playing tennis, going to the gym and I am learning piano. I love to share my home, cooking/culture and exchange with others.
  
  Our 70acre Toowoomba farm is on the edge of town, just 10km from the city centre. There is a bus nearby. It is mostly bushland with a creek and lots of kangaroos and wildlife. There are 2 paddocks for horses where the cactus has invaded and needs removing. Our St George property in outback Queensland is a fully operational cotton & cattle property. This is a unique opportunity for guests to experience the best of both if you would like to add an outback adventure weekend to your stay! Workawayers will only be helping on our personal land.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening
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  Interests

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Mountain

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Genuine Australian bush experience. You will learn about Australian food, flora, fauna and weather. There are lots of wildlife on our farm:- kangaroos, deer, hares, birds. If you are keen to add St George weekend trip you will learn about how cotton is grown and cattle produced in remote Qld.
  I have been to Europe a couple of times but only speak English. I hope to learn more about your country and your favourite community events.

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  Help

  We welcome 2 travellers to help us remove cactus out of horse paddock for 1-2 weeks preferably starting. This is on personal land and Workawyers won't be helping with any business-related tasks.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Own bedroom with ensuite in our house, lots of home grown lamb for dinner and fresh eggs for breakfast. Spare car available for you to use on afternoon adventures or I’m happy to drive you. All meals provided. Happy for you to cook meals. My husband and young adult children may or may not be present they travel a lot.

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  What else ...

  We will remove cactus in the mornings. This requires using tongs to pluck the stems off and place in bucket. Not heavy task but need keen eye to spot the cactus in the long grass. Afternoons exploring:- Queen’s Park, Japanese Gardens, Mt Peel, cycling track (we have 2 push bikes if you like cycling), tennis court close by. Carnival of Flowers community events start Fri 18th September.
  No smoking, drugs or excessive alcohol.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Aurora

  Aussie Shepherd x Kelpie

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