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Hi, we are a recently retired couple who live on 100 acres of bushland set in the beautiful Scenic Rim of Queensland. Our property is nestled in the shadow of the Great Dividing Range 1.5 hours from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Most of the property is typical of the Australian bush with abundant wildlife. We have a running creek that borders the back of the property and magnificent views of both the Range and the Fassifern Valley. We have 3 Alpacas 2 goats and a few chickens as well as a very friendly little dog named Tilly who loves to play ball.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have incredible views from our deck so spend a lot of time living outside, cooking and relaxing. We will often sit around a campfire and enjoy the stars and night sky. It is a totally different lifestyle to living in the city, so more relaxed. We call it our little slice of heaven and we love sharing it with visitors. We are interested in learning of other's culture and customs and look forward to sharing the way we live with you.
Help
We would love some help getting our wild gardens under control - weeding, pruning, clearing and then mulching and planting. They are all well established gardens that need a bit of TLC so just a willingness to work and reasonable level of fitness is required. We have recently had a number of fire trails put through our property so there maybe a bit of tiding up to do, help clearing lantana, cutting up logs etc, but the gardens are the priority. Work exchange would be 4 to 5 hours daily for 5 out of 7 days.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
Your accommodation would be a 2 bedroomed (1 queen and 3 singles) self contained annex that is attached to the main house by a deck. Your own transport would be necessary as we are 15 mins from the nearest shop and 30 mins from the township of Boonah. We will supply food for self catering for breakfast and lunch and we would eat dinner together. This will allow you to control how your day will work. You would be expected to keep your unit clean and tidy. We are a non smoking household so no smoking please.
What else ...
There is so much to do in the district from farm gate tours, brewery, camel farm, a choice of 3 dams to visit and several National Parks within easy distance. You will find it hard choosing what to do and where to go next. The Stanthorpe wineries are an easy 2 hour drive, and the Gold Coast Theme parks only 1.5 hours.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
