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Description
We live in the beautiful Northern Rivers on a 30 acre hobby farm bordered by the beautiful Rous River. We have amazing views of Springbrook Mountians. Over the years we have hosted guests many times using a different website but have heard good things about Workaway. Some of our guests have stayed for months and are now lifelong friends. We are a friendly family of 4. Our children are Levi, 18and Malachi, 15. Profile pic is a tad old... kids are bigger and we have a few more grey hairs). We need help maintaining the farm and a few building projects we have on the go. We share our farm with 15 horses and are keen for as much help as possible with the care of our 4 legged friends. Currently I am breaking in 5 youngsters and it is always helpful to have extra help as I work as a Broodmare and Youngstock Manager at another farm. My husband Mick works in the film industry so can be away from time to time and when he is at home he is busy converting a 1930s water tower into accomodation.
We are hoping to attract Workaways with a camper van. Hopefully the Water Tower will be completed soon and that will also be available for accommodation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a very social and friendly family. We love entertaining and have a wide group of interesting friends you will no doubt meet. We are very outdoorsie and love going to the beach, horse riding, hiking and waterskiing. Although we work hard we make time for wine and cheese and enriching conversation. You will no doubt have a very Aussie experience with us.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
If you have experience with horses or building skills we would love to hear from you as im busy breaking in young horses and Mick is currently converting a water tower into accomodation. The type of tasks would be caring for horses, brushing, spraying and exercising. And if a skilled rider, training. General support in household tasks, vaccuming, dusting, meal prep and tidying up. Farm maintenience, fence clearing, weeding etc. In regards to the water tower conversion, general building jobs to more advanced depending on building skills. Simple ie painting, sanding or skilled as in helping Mick with constructing frames, windows etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a spare room with a comfortable queen size bed. Our house is a classic Queenslander cottage... An Australian form of architechure from the early 1900s. We are hoping to find Workaways traveling with a camper van.
What else ...
We live in a beautiful valley close to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Even though we are on a farm we are only 5 minutes from the quirky town of Murwillumbah with awesome cafes, cinemas and anything else you may need. We are 30mins from the Gold Coast and 45mins from Byron Bay. Our closest beach is Cabarita Beach... absolutely devine.
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
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