Farmstay Mackay Region, Australia

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Help with general property maintenance and cleaning

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Practice English
4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

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.
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

4

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
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Looking for help a few days a week on 13 acre property. Tasks included general gardening, mowing, house cleaning, and other maintenance as required. Flexible based on abilities of volunteers.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 20 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers

Finland

5

This is a perfect place to explore the Australian nature and learn about the culture. I learned so much about the surrounding nature, barrier reef, animals and Australian culture and history overall. Carl has great stories to tell and he also took us to surrounding national parks and bars! The property is really beautiful, work is easy and carl is fun to hangout with. I would highly recommend :)

about 2 months ago

Netherlands

5

My stay at the farm was amazing. Carl is an incerdible loving and fun host. I shared my stay with Emilie and they both gave me a warm welcome and intoduced me to their lives here. I got to enjoy the serenity of nature around this gorgeous place, but also the life that comes with rural living like this. Besides the farm, I enjoyed my few beers at the Local pub where Carl introduced me to many people and where I was truly entertained by all the stories I got told. The tasks were easy and fun to do, and Carl makes sure they fit to your abilities. It was an experience I'll never forget!

2 months ago

France

5

My experience at the farm was amazing ! :) If you need to slow down, this is the perfect place. The tasks required are easy, a bit of housekeeping and gardening in a beautiful place with a breathtaking view on the hills and islands around. Except from those few hours, we have a lot of free time to enjoy the pool, the gym and the surroundings. Get to know the locals and their story. (The leap hotel is a great place to have a beer) Carl is really welcoming and funny, if you need anything he will be here to help ^^ I would 100% recommend this experience !

2 months ago

Netherlands

5

The farm is a beautiful location with a lot of potential, it just needs a little help to finish this dream (that's where we come in). The host is amazing and showed us around while we were there. The area counts for regional work so it's also good if you can find a job in one of the local pubs. I definitely recommend this place!

3 months ago

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