Restoration of Cheese Factory, county Victoria Australia.

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals: 21 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers: 20 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 28 days

The Experience

We need help with revitalization of a historic cheese factory, converting it into a multifunctional venue encompassing wedding facilities, accommodation, garlic cultivation, a piano bar, instructional spaces, a regular bar, and a designated camping area.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 75 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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22 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

21 Meeting locals
20 Meeting international travelers
20 Immersing in the local culture
11 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 3. Good health and well-being
10 4. Quality education
10 15. Life on land
4 1. No poverty

Seng-Yau

Malaysia

Fantastic experience with Michael & family. Michael is passionate about the guest house 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.

about 1 month ago

Jessica

United States

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!

about 1 month ago

Xiaoran

China

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!

2 months ago

Duncan

United Kingdom

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 guest house. 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!

3 months ago

Jonas

Switzerland

When I arrived at Michael and Anu's I immediately felt at ease. I had a great time in the guest house 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.

3 months ago

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Hosted by Michael

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Response Rate: This host usually answers to 90% of the messages
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