Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Australia

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The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene single-story house with a spacious yard, featuring a covered porch, lush green grass, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.
about 10 days ago

Queensland, Australia

Experience country life on the banks of beautiful Tinana creek, Australia
Retired restaurant couple with 100 acre lifestyle property situated on the banks of beautiful Tinana creek. We are close to 4 beach side towns plus Hervey Bay (Australia's Whale watch capital) Queensland's Heritage City Maryborough, Tin Can Bay ......
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A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.
A happy family of four poses outdoors, smiling warmly. The parents stand behind their two children, surrounded by greenery and sunlight, enjoying a beautiful day together.

Queensland, Australia

Join our family and learn about gardening near the Maroochy River, QLD, Australia
Hello, we are a family of four. Josh (38), Anna (38) and Sadie (7 yrs) and Chace (5 yrs). Josh is a carpenter, and I am a teacher. We enjoy a relatively active lifestyle and we're all pretty relaxed. We live on just under two acres in Maroochy River ......
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The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at sunset, featuring a rectangular pool with a beige border, surrounded by a fence and trees, set against a vibrant orange sky.
about 12 days ago

New South Wales, Australia

Join us around the farm and enjoy the peaceful Aussie bush in Black Hill, NSW, Australia
We are a family of 3, my parents, and myself. We live on 34 acres completely off the grid living, 25 mins drive from Newcastle, NSW, 45 min drive to Port Stephens and 2 1/2hr train ride to Sydney. Nearest train station is 10 min drive. Hunter Valley ......
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The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white house with a large tree in the foreground and a fence in the background on a sunny day.
about 3 days ago

Tasmania, Australia

Join us in the outdoors in the beautiful valley of the River Leven, NW Tasmania, Australia
Pen & Steve are both retired and in their early 70's. We live on the farm with an English Springer Spaniel, lots of cows and local wild life and birds.
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A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
A smiling couple takes a selfie outdoors, standing by a lake with lush green trees and misty mountains in the background, both wearing backpacks and casual clothing.
about 8 days ago

New South Wales, Australia

Enjoy the beautiful bushland and beaches of Fountaindale on the Central Coast, Australia
We live on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW, a 15min drive from beaches, in a lovely valley, surrounded by wildlife. General duties could include housework, gardening and lawn maintenance, clearing weeds, cooking, painting, helping me with my ......
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A simple bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden floor, ceiling fan, window showing rocks, standing lamp, a cat, and shelf with framed pictures.
A simple bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden floor, ceiling fan, window showing rocks, standing lamp, a cat, and shelf with framed pictures.
A simple bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden floor, ceiling fan, window showing rocks, standing lamp, a cat, and shelf with framed pictures.
A simple bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden floor, ceiling fan, window showing rocks, standing lamp, a cat, and shelf with framed pictures.
A simple bedroom with a single bed, white bedding, wooden floor, ceiling fan, window showing rocks, standing lamp, a cat, and shelf with framed pictures.
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Queensland, Australia

Join our family and take part in meaningful projects in coastal Belgian Gardens, QLD, Australia
Welcome, travellers :) We are a family of two adults, Jason and Olga, one energetic toddler Tem and a now mostly elusive cat Bubbles, who used to love lounging on laps before our toddler appeared. We live in a lovely part of Townsville; Belgian ......
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The image shows three small dogs with long hair and floppy ears lying on a multicolored blanket on a couch.
The image shows three small dogs with long hair and floppy ears lying on a multicolored blanket on a couch.
The image shows three small dogs with long hair and floppy ears lying on a multicolored blanket on a couch.
about 3 days ago

Queensland, Australia

Explore the lovely area and help on home projects near Brisbane centre, Australia
I am currently doing a big renovation project so hoping to find some helping hands. I am converting my downstairs into two apartments, so need to lay vinyl flooring, install ikea kitchens etc. I know that you all look at the reviews! So I just ......
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The image depicts a man riding a brown horse in a field, wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and a white cowboy hat, with a serene landscape in the background.
The image depicts a man riding a brown horse in a field, wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and a white cowboy hat, with a serene landscape in the background.
The image depicts a man riding a brown horse in a field, wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and a white cowboy hat, with a serene landscape in the background.

New South Wales, Australia

Experience life on a small Macadamia farm near Byron Bay, NSW, Australia
Hi Workaways, I am a single male, I live on an 20 acre Macadamia Farm located at Wollongbar approximately 15 minutes from Ballina and 30 minutes to Byron Bay. It is very beautiful and peaceful here so if you are looking for a break from the ......
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The image depicts a woman standing on a beach, wearing a red shirt and white pants, with a strap across her shoulder and a pink object in her hand.
about 14 days ago

Northern Territory, Australia

Help me with cooking and DIY in Malak, Northern Territory
I am a woman who likes gardening and do-it-yourself (DIY)) projects. I don't like cooking so when you prepare meals for us to share it will be considered part of helping. I do need more helping hours than cooking hours though! We can go shopping ......
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The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, embracing, in front of a building with trees in the background on a sunny day.
about 16 days ago

Victoria, Australia

Join us in our tall trees mountain riverside forest near Melbourne, Australia
Enjoy staying in gorgeous open rainforest on 2 acres of magnificent tall trees and lush ferns. There is a lovely creek with fish and state forest that borders this off-grid property. You will stay in a unique hand crafted wooden gypsy wagon. It is ......
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This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
This image shows a backyard with a green lawn, a swimming pool enclosed by glass fencing, lush trees, and a paved area under a patio roof.
about 25 days ago

Queensland, Australia

Join our family and share our way of life near Brisbane, Australia
My name is Ken and I'm a semi-retired engineer/project manager and my wife Linda has a small business at home. It's just us and our dog Charlie now with kids grown up and moved out. We live on the Brisbane river about 6km from the city and about a ......
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The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a small, weathered shed with a wooden deck and a tree in the background, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
about 5 days ago

Victoria, Australia

General help on the bushy outskirts of Melbourne, Australia
We are a family of five - and three adult boys and a small Jack Russell dog. We have traveled extensively and enjoy meeting different people and learning about different cultures. We are situated in Hurstbridge a beautiful bushy community on the ......
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A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.
A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.
A dog wearing stylish brown sunglasses rests its head out of a car window, looking relaxed and cool. The dog is in the front seat.
about 20 hours ago

New South Wales, Australia

Look after my dog while I'm away and discover Mullumbimby Creek, Australia
I have a small rual property not far from Mullumbimby nsw. The house is small and simple and. There is another person living on the property who works evenings. I work away, fly in fly out 4weeks at a time. Looking for someone to look after my dog ......
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This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.

Queensland, Australia

Experience Sunshine coast living in Paradisem, QLD, Australia
Gail and I have been travelling as workawayers for over 10 years now and we would now like to put some back. We live on the sunshine coast in QLD. 20 minutes to noosa. We need help in the garden and some light renovations. An excellent spot to use ......
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The image depicts a man and a dog sitting on rocks, with the man wearing a red helmet and a dark t-shirt, and the dog appearing to be a golden retriever.
The image depicts a man and a dog sitting on rocks, with the man wearing a red helmet and a dark t-shirt, and the dog appearing to be a golden retriever.
The image depicts a man and a dog sitting on rocks, with the man wearing a red helmet and a dark t-shirt, and the dog appearing to be a golden retriever.
about 3 days ago

New South Wales, Australia

Help with gardening in Mount Victoria, NSW, Australia
I'm an active and sociable person. I spent a lot of time outdoor with activities like kitesurfing, rock climbing, snowboarding, etc. I have a place in the Blue Mountains which I'm always working on in some ways
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The image depicts a serene park scene with a pond, trees, and a bench, set against an overcast sky. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting.
about 1 day ago

Western Australia, Australia

Help out around our beautiful house and small hobby farm in the gorgeous Ferguson Valley, Australia
Rob and I have a small hobby farm in the gorgeous Ferguson Valley. We have a dog called Harry who loves playing chase and going to the beach. And we have four delightful grandchildren. Rob is the secretary of his local Lions Club and I do volunteer ......
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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a tree branch in the foreground, a sandy shore, and a vast ocean stretching out to meet a blue sky dotted with white clouds.

Queensland, Australia

Help with gardening and DIY on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia
I live on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, 10 minutes drive to some of the prettiest beaches! We also have very pretty hinterland nearby with waterfalls and all the hiking you could wish for. I have a timber pole house and a large ......
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The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple posing for a photo in a park, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder, both smiling at the camera.
about 21 hours ago

New South Wales, Australia

Learn about equiculture and permaculture while helping with some tasks around our hobby farm near Forster, NSW, Australia
We have a small hobby farm of 10 acres, which we bought in a run down state (ie - endless projects!!). We've renovated the house, rebuilt the boundary fences, and have a wildly overgrown permaculture modelled vegie garden. We have 2 horses, and 4 ......
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The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a young tree, a large rock, and a child in the distance, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a young tree, a large rock, and a child in the distance, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a young tree, a large rock, and a child in the distance, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a young tree, a large rock, and a child in the distance, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a young tree, a large rock, and a child in the distance, set against a backdrop of trees and a grassy area.

Victoria, Australia

Help us around our property and enjoy the cultural town of Castlemaine, Australia
Iain and Adrienne live on 4 hectares about 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Adrienne is retired from her catering business and Iain and Iain has retired. He was an Industrial Designer and was born in Scotland. All our children are adults and live in ......
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Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.
Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.
Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.
Rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky. A small farmhouse nestles among trees. Distant mountains rise, and the landscape feels peaceful and rural.

Victoria, Australia

Enjoy country life with our family near Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia
We are a family of four that live in the NE of Victoria. Our kids love country Life, mountain bike riding and motorbikes. We have mountain bike tracks in the state forest behind our place, we are close to the snow fields for all your skiing or ......
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