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Escape to the beautiful South Gippsland Region and help us with gardening tasks at our stunning private property in Tarwin Lower!
Hi! We’re Dianne and Jon, a recently retired couple in our early sixties who decided to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. We purchased this private property five years ago and now live here full-time, enjoying the slower pace and deep connection to nature and the outdoors.
We love outdoor activities like bike riding,skiing, camping and hiking. We’re also passionate about Australian music, enjoying live gigs whenever we can, as well as good food, growing our own veggies and living sustainably. We take pride in preserving our own food and making our own cleaning products (where we can), embracing a simple and fulfilling lifestyle.
We’re excited to share our little slice of paradise with someone or a couple! While we don’t currently have any pets, we love dogs and welcome them - & our property is fully fenced.
Our home is located in Tarwin Lower, a small town of around 500 people located on the banks of the Tarwin River in South Gippsland (a 2 hour drive from Melbourne and 1 hour drive from Wilsons Prom National Park).
Our 1.4 acre property features beautifully landscaped grounds, manicured lawns, a large vegetable garden, olive trees, fruit trees and native plants.
The main house includes a fantastic outdoor kitchen with a wood heater, where we enjoy most of our meals.
Two sides of the property are bordered by farmland, creating a semi-rural atmosphere. Our “Dam paddock” features a jetty and fire pit with expansive views towards the sand dunes of Venus bay. Perfect for an evening happy hour with great sunsets.
800meters to the supermarket, cafe, pub and river jetty.
Please note: There is no public transport in the area. A car is recommended to make the most of your stay.
We are not a farm. We are a private homestead and only produce produce for our family and friends. We have a lot of ideas and a lot of projects however at our age it is difficult to keep up and we find we need help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Books
DIY & crafts
Music
Plant care
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your downtime, there’s plenty to discover and experience:
5km drive to Venus Bay, with its stunning beaches -
River Fishing at the end of the road 800 metres -
Surfing, swimming, fishing, kitesurfing and windsurfing at nearby beaches like Inverloch -
The Great Southern Rail Trail is nearby, perfect for cycling and exploring -
60 minutes from Wilsons Prom National Park, offering breath taking hiking trails and wildlife experiences -
Visit Fish Creek, Inverloch, Meeniyan and Wonthaggi for additional amenities, boutique shops and cafes.
Abundance of wildlife (kangaroos, koalas, wombats, echidnas, birds etc) to spot around the property
We will teach you how to use power tools and gardening tools and hopefully teach you new skills as well.
We are happy to teach you our way of life and we also like to learn about your way of life. We love to cook. We love coffee and we love to eat. We do have a late start to our days.
Help
We’re looking for someone to help us with a variety of gardening and outdoor tasks, including:
Weeding, composting and mulching 🌿
Pruning and maintaining plants 🌳
Rabbit-proofing garden areas 🐇
Mowing and brush cutting ✂️
Adding sleeper garden edging and installing root barriers 🌼
Cleaning and tidying pebbled areas 🌾
Collecting and stacking firewood 🔥
Helping us construct our greenhouse kit 🌱
Helping make preserves and pickling. -
Painting outside. -
Some tasks we do together and some tasks you can do on your own!
Nothing is too hard. We are looking for extra hands to help us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A spacious, clean self-contained studio including ADSL internet (reliable but may be slow at times), heating, cooling, a private ensuite bathroom, a queen bed, a king single bed, a full kitchen and an attached enclosed garden/zen room.
Access to our veggie garden - help yourself any time of the day!
One shared dinner per day, prepared by us. Make your own breakfast and lunch in your private studio - food supplied.
Flexible hours and days doing tasks to suit your schedule.
What else ...
Workaway tasks is usually 25 hours per week. Days and times can be flexible. All tasks Workawayers must have valid travel insurance in case of accidents. We are flexible with dates but would love someone who can stay for 1 - 2 weeks. No smoking please. No specific experience required but you must be willing and able to follow instructions and be respectful of all tools and machinery for your safety and ours. If you have a special skill, just let us know. Safe working boots and a hat are needed.
We are not a farm. We are a private homestead and only produce produce for our family and friends. We have a lot of ideas and a lot of projects however at our age it is difficult to keep up and we find we need help.
If this sounds good to you, send us a message with a bit about yourself, your availability and why you’d love to join us. We look forward to welcoming you to our home!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Yes we have lots of space for campers and motorhomes.
Can possibly accept pets
While we don’t currently have any pets, we love dogs and welcome them - & our property is fully fenced.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
