Heywood cheese factory

Looking for a clean and safe place where you are treated like family? Stay with a Worldpackers top host family and enjoy a warm/ friendly environment with great home-cooked meals.
Please read all our reviews that world packers who have helped renovate the changes at the cheese factory.
You will have the chance to learn new skills, meet the locals and watch local sports.
Plus, you'll have access to a loan/work vehicle(maybe talk 4 day getaway.
This is more than just a place to stay; it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and truly feel at home.

I’m 57 male living with my wife (Anu) and have 2 grown up children Samantha/Brandon) , I have a engineering business and also renovating a cheese factory that closed down in the late 1970’s. The friendly and patient staff( one of whom is indigenous, learne some culture as well)are great at teaching new skills and maintaining a respectful and homely environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the locals and local community sport(Australian rules football).Plus, benefit from the convenience of a loan work vehicle. This is more than just accommodation; it’s a chance to grow, connect, and truly feel at home.

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Restoration of Cheese Factory, county Victoria Australia.

Ayuda en Granjas Eco Pintura y Decoración Construcción y Reparación Jardinería

Glenelg Shire, Australia

Reseñas

5.0
(22 reseñas)22

Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Malasia

5

Fantastic experience with Michael & family. Michael is passionate about the cheese factory and I learn a lot from him. Anu cooks the best meal, I feel comfortable at this place.
Definitely recommended, lovely host family and community.

hace 1 mes

Estados Unidos

5

Michael and Anu welcome you into their home and treat you as if you were family. They take the time to get to know you and do whatever they can to make your stay comfortable and fun. Michael tells the best stories, and Anu is a wonderful cook. I couldn't ask for a better experience than the ones I've had here. This is my second time with them, that's how much I enjoy being here!

hace 1 mes

China

5

I learned so much about building techniques from Michael—he's incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Michael, Anu, and their lovely family treated every volunteer like one of their own. Anu is hands down one of the best cooks I've ever met—her curries are absolutely amazing!
This experience gave me a unique and heartwarming perspective on life in Australia. If you're thinking about coming here, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it!

hace 2 meses

Reino Unido

5

I had a wonderful time staying with Michael and Anu! They made me feel very welcome and part of their family. They are both very kind and generous as well as being fun to be around. Anu's cooking is incredible! Michael is very experienced with construction, welding and DIY projects so I learned a lot from working with him to restore the cheese factory. We built a steel/merbau fence and a post and rail fence while I was there. I had a great time meeting local people and other backpackers during this project too. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this project!

hace 3 meses

Suiza

5

When I arrived at Michael and Anu's I immediately felt at ease. I had a great time in Heywood and felt integrated into the family and also got to know some friends of the family and other very nice Worldpackers. During my stay we built fences around the Cheesefactory. I can definitely recommend this Worldpackers project to anyone who enjoys manual labour and wants to experience life and lifestyle in rural Australia.

Thank you Michael and Anu for a great 5-6 weeks! I look forward to following the process of the Cheesefactory on Facebook until the grand opening.

hace 4 meses

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