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Learn about gardening and experience the Blue Mountains in Blackheath, NSW, Australia.

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple, who are living in our dream eco-house next to the Blue Mountains National Park. We have two alpacas, some chickens, and two cats that share the 2 acres we live on. We've been hosting helpers since 2015.

    Amazing bushwalks begin at our home. Walk to Govetts Leap waterfall, Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon, and Blue Gum Forest.

    Please mention the word Alpaca in your first message to us, and please address our specific requirements (rather than sending us a generic message) otherwise we will think that you haven't read our profile properly.

    Cheers, and safe travels!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Animals
    Plant care
    Languages
    Camping
    Nature
    Water sports
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you would like a homely, wondrous Blue Mountains experience, nestled in nature, without being surrounded by tourists, you`re welcome to stay with us. You will relax and unwind here, sit in front of the fire in the evenings, drink tea, go on bushwalks, feed the alpacas, and share stories. Then wake to amazing sunrises!

    Especially quiet for those that have just come from a Vipassana meditation retreat.

    We live in a new house on a two acres, next to the Blue Mountains National Park. Amazing bushwalks begin at our home. Walk to Govetts Leap waterfall, Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon, and Blue Gum Forest.

  • Help

    Help

    We need ENERGETIC help in the garden, mainly splitting firewood and moving big rocks with wheelbarrows to help us building garden beds. There are lots of small jobs, all requiring good strong MUSCLES.

    We also need help with BUSH REGENERATION because there are weeds that have invaded the rare and endangered hanging-swamp on our land.

    We welcome non-smokers for 4 hours help a day (8 am - 12 pm) in exchange for a beautiful room and food. In the afternoon, you can go bushwalking, visit neighbouring towns, or relax in front of the fire.

    We might also need help in the house, mopping floors, and other cleaning duties.

    We generally host helpers from Sunday to Friday (5 nights), because it fits our schedules.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Eco-cabin with a double bed, ensuite shower, wood stove, and garden views.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It would be appreciated if any requests addressed our specific situation, not just a generic email sent to multiple hosts.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 822992215433

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