Spend time with horses in a beautiful country environment near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Disponibilidade

  2025 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 3 semanas

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Detalhes

  • Descrição

    Descrição

    We need help with mowing (zero turn, whipper snipper, outdoor work, fencing, tractor operation, spraying and some house duties) plus sorting out our farm sheds. Obviously not all at once :). Fluent conversational English essential for safety purposes. We are a family of 5, however only two our daughters still live at home. All are young adults working and studying at university. We have 8 horses, three dogs and a cat. We a large house and farm to take care of which keeps us mostly outdoors and very busy. Both of us work full time at home and away so there is often free time during the day. Our local area is beautiful and our previous travelers have loved the area. The pool is heated. It is suited to people who enjoy a quiet country lifestyle (with a noisy, busy family :) We are experienced hosts and can host one female or couple/two friends travelling together and we have some flexibility for longer term stays to stay two weeks on/travel for two weeks/return. Helpers must be independent thinkers as I work from home and off site. There is possibility of a vehicle to use for local outings and this can be discussed with us.

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Prática de idiomas
    Jardinagem
    Cuidar de animais
    Ajuda em fazenda
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Ajuda a cuidar da casa
    Manutenção geral
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    We are experienced hosts and travelers can learn to grow veggies, care for horses and some riding may be possible only under supervision when an adult is home to supervise). We live in a beautiful, friendly country area for Travellers to experience the real life in Australia, as opposed to a resort or holiday home. Our property suits people that want to be out of the city in nature. We do lots of groundwork and training with horses, including barefoot hoof trimming and can teach these skills. It is great if people have basic horse handling skills, like leading, cleaning feet or a sensible approach and common-sense attitude. We also sometimes make home brew beer and enjoy having a social drink with our helpers.

  • Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Projetos que envolvem crianças

    Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    Important: As anyone who has been around horses will know that they are lots of work and the ratio of work to fun is about 3:1. We work with our horses on the ground and under saddle which you are able to learn and help us with. Assistance is needed to feed and care for horses and other pets. We have veggie gardens. General household duties, assist with preparing meals, washing, ironing and cleaning. Our travelers need to know how to do basic household tasks and have normal skills adults possess. We have limited time to instruct and watch over every task, However, we will happily show you tasks that are new to you.

    Travellers need to be independent and able to be on their own during the day at times. Independent life skills are important - helpers must have lived out of home before. Must hold a driver's license to drive in Australia. English language skills must be sufficient to stay safe and follow instructions on a farm with animals and other safety hazards. It is important to us that our Helpers respect the goodwill of Workaway as a host program to learn other cultures. As experienced hosts we think it is important to set out clear expectations - helpers who are solely using Workaway to save money, or a room-dwellers and anti-social would be better contacting paid accommodation providers. You will be living in a home with young people and must behave respectfully.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas
    Inglês: Fluente

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  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    Beautiful, modern home with views and large swimming pool. Guest room has queen size bed. We eat healthy, home cooked meals, multicultural meals, mostly vegetarian with some chicken and meat. Guests would be expected to make their own meals for breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Vegetarian and Gluten free can be accommodated. However, you'd be missing out on home-made sourdough and pizza.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    There is no transport nearby so travelers must have a driver's license. A vehicle can possibly be supplied for stays of 2 weeks plus - but some conditions apply from our insurance company and other than short drives in the local area we do not supply fuel. There are beautiful lakes and bushwalks nearby and there are often kangaroos and other wildlife on our property. The local town, Boonah, is a lovely country town only five minutes away. It has a large supermarket and most other services people need. On days off it is possible to come with me to work in the city, to catch a train elsewhere for short trips or day trips. We also have stand up paddleboards to use on the nearby lake. Past travelers have done 3 day trips to Fraser Island etc. using our home as a base. We expect respectful guests to be included as part of the family and cannot host smokers. We have travelled widely as a family, most recently in 2024 to Switzerland, Austria and Northern Italy reconnecting with our beautiful past helpers. We have Italian, Irish and German heritage.

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Plenty of space - running water and electricity available if helpers have independent camping set up.

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    2

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 743956231645

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Fotos

Uma pessoa está montada em um cavalo, segurando uma corda presa a um boi, em um evento de rodeio, com uma multidão de pessoas assistindo ao fundo. A cena se passa em um ambiente natural ao ar livre.
A imagem mostra uma família de cinco pessoas posando para uma foto em um restaurante, com um bar e uma placa indicando música ao vivo ao fundo.
A imagem é uma fotografia em preto e branco de uma família de cinco pessoas posando com um cavalo em um campo, sorrindo para a câmera.
A imagem mostra um cavalo e um cavaleiro navegando em uma pista de obstáculos, com as pernas do cavalo visíveis sob seu corpo, tendo como pano de fundo uma cerca e um campo gramado.
A imagem retrata uma paisagem com um corpo de água, possivelmente um lago ou rio, cercado por árvores e colinas, com um céu claro acima. A cena é serena e pacífica.
A imagem mostra dois cães, um com a boca aberta e o outro com a boca fechada, parados em frente a uma área gramada, com uma cerca visível ao fundo.

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