Restoration of Cheese Factory, county Victoria Australia.

Malaysia

5

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.

2 months ago

United States

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!

2 months ago

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!

3 months ago

United Kingdom

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 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!

4 months ago

Switzerland

5

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.

4 months ago

Singapore

5

My stay with Michael & Anu was simply the best and I couldn't ask for any better! I felt like I made the most of my time there and they always made me feel at home. Michael will teach you how to do all the work that needs to be done, and is such a fun character! Work was always manageable. Anu always made sure we had food to eat during and after work, and makes the best food. I was able to spend my days off exploring the countryside with the car available, and always had my days off. I'm definitely coming back and volunteering here is an experience you won't forget in the best way possible!

5 months ago

Brazil

5

It was the best experience I've had as a volunteer so far. Michael is a fantastic person, he loves teaching things. In this volunteering experience you'll get to know the daily life of a family and local community. I've been to 10 volunteering experiences and this one was 6 stars. You'll learn carpentry, construction, gardening. You'll do different things practically every day and be guided by him. You'll have a wonderful opportunity for personal growth. Michael and his family were wonderful. I recommend those responsible for Worldpackers to invite Michael to give a course on how to be a host

5 months ago

Taiwan

5

I really had great with Micheal and Anu, it's a lovely family, and the people there are very friendly, I met so many wonderful people during stay at Micheal's place, I'm so grateful to be here. And Anu is a good cook!!!! She always makes lots of delicious meals!!! I love this experience so much, I love work in the guest house, that's really memorable for me:)

6 months ago

United States

5

I absolutely loved my time at Michael and Anu's! It was an incredible introduction into local Aussie culture, and I was never bored at home or at work. Michael's friends and family, who you will become well acquainted with, are all super welcoming, and Anu's cooking is delicious! The job is exactly as it's described here: we had a good mix of tasks such as gardening, weeding, painting, grinding, and welding. Michael is an experienced engineer and great teacher. There is also no shortage of things to do on your time off. Truly a unique and unforgettable experience.

8 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Michael & Anu were very welcoming as soon as I arrived and throughout my stay. They make you feel a part of their family and give great advice of what and where to explore in the local areas on your days off so that you can get the full Aussie experience. With regards to volunteering at the guest house I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to use all of the tools and felt great satisfaction in completing tasks. Seeing the overall vision that Michael has for the place I am truly excited to see how the progress comes along and would not hesitate at volunteering again during my time in Australia

9 months ago

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