Experience Aussie farm life just one hour from Sydney

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
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Expand your environmental consciousness: A traveler felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Connect with nature: A traveler recommended this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

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

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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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

We live on 40 acres just outside Sydney. We farm cows, chickens and vegetables for our own use. We are looking to share our home with friendly responsible travelers who are willing to help with managing our farm and homestead including a variety of jobs including building, maintenance, painting, fencing, animal feeding, gardening, cleaning and pet sitting. We are very flexible on work hours and tailoring jobs to suit your interests

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 19 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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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing environmental awareness
1 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability
1 Creating true social impact
1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 15. Life on land

Diana Carolina

Peru

My experience in Maroota was wonderful. Collette and Max are amazing, value-driven people, who have built a beautiful and solid family. They treated me like a daughter and cared for my well-being all the time. Tasks are fun and varied; I loved feeding the cows and chickens. I also practiced driving, improved my English, and learned farm activities that support sustainability. The schedule is flexible, the farm is peaceful, and their dogs and cat are loving ♥️ I highly recommend this beautiful place and hope to return.

18 days ago

Collette replied

Thankyou Diana, it was a pleasure to host you, and you are welcome back to stay with us any time.

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