Global Connections
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International WWOOF Association Website The Network of WWOOF Organisations
This is your gateway to WWOOFing in any country in the world you want to! There are currently 23 countries with their own National Organisation, and all are listed here on this website under the menu item "Groups Worldwide". Countries without a National Organisation are listed in the Independents Lists, currently covering 48 countries. Each WWOOF group has it's own set of rules and means of functioning, and you should contact them for more details. |
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IFOAM, the worldwide
umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member
organizations in 108 countries. Organic trade is a rapidly growing reality all
over the world. The growth rates of the organic sector demonstrate that organic
products are moving from the "niche" and entering mainstream markets. The total
land under certified organic production worldwide has reached over 26 million
hectares.
IFOAM
is at the centre of this development. IFOAM actively participates in
international agricultural and environmental negotiations with the United
Nations and multilateral institutions to further the interests of the organic
agricultural movement worldwide.
IFOAM is uniquely
recognised for taking on this important role. The introduction of the Principals
of Organic Agriculture and the recognition of
IFOAM by international
institutions is of enormous importance for the further development of organic
agriculture. E-mail IFOAM
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Nabuur Foundation On this site you can become an online volunteer ("Neighbor") and actually help a community in a developing country. This web site is about giving communities in developing countries access to resources available elsewhere. Resources like information, expertise, existing solutions, creativity. You can help in many ways. By gathering information, consulting people and organizations you know, using your creativity, etc. Participating is easy: 1. Select the Village of your interest 2. Become a Neighbor of that Village 3. Join the discussions in the 'Discussions' area. |
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Fernetzt is linking volunteers with environmental and social projects worldwide. Website in English, German, Spanish and French. |
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WorldWide Volunteering is a non-profit making organisation whose aim is to make it easier for people of all ages to volunteer. We do this by providing instant access to information about the widest range of volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and worldwide. The WWV database enables volunteers to build an on-screen profile of their ideal volunteer placement which is then matched against the requirements of over 1550 organisations with more than 1,1 million placements each year throughout the world. |
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One of the goals of
The Interfaith Peacebuilding and Community Revitalization (IPCR) Initiative
is to:' increase awareness of the countless number of 'things people can do in the everyday circumstances of their lives' which will contribute to peace building and community revitalization efforts, in their own communities and regions-- and in other parts of the world. |
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Cultural Cube
- expanding your horizons through cultural exchange, work-travel, volunteer, study, internship and conservation projects. |
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Sharing Sustainable
Solutions is a non-profit, non commercial site to help individuals and communities move towards self-sustainability, self-reliance, and autonomy. It is a nexus point for communities, ecological,
appropriate technology, alternative technology, low-tech, mutual cooperation, to meet and share information, ideas, and projects to make living in harmony with nature and one another a reality. To build the vision we long for now. |
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International Volunteers for Peace (IVP) is the Australian group of
Service Civil International (SCI), a worldwide non-government organisation promoting peace and justice through voluntary work. IVP organises volunteering projects in Australia around worthwhile community needs and causes. IVP also provides a gateway for Australians to participate in over 500 diverse workcamps all across the world. |
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Usopo.com - Society Links to ethnic groups, religions, issues, family, and more |
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The
MillionVotes4Peace website is very much a 'by the people, for the people affair' for everyday Aussies to have their voices and desire for a more peaceful future heard - and what starts here in Oz is something we intend to spread around the world in a global vote for peace with the votes collected to be presented to the United Nations. We believe Australians have a major role to play as peace builders into the future and if the change doesn't come from a lucky country like Australia, where on earth is it going to come from? The vote is arranged by postcode and a competition called the Great Aussie Challenge is being created to inspire people in each state, region and town to get the most per capita votes in by the day of the next federal election! PLEASE VOTE NOW AND PASS ON THIS LINK TO ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AROUND AUSTRALIA. See
our film about the future of world peace, democracy and the planet. |
Alternative Lifestyles
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Earth Garden Welcome to the Web page of Earth Garden magazine, Australia's original magazine of alternatives for bush and city. |
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Rejoice-In-Life Rejoice-In-Life Seminars: Education that addresses core life issues. Traditional diet and cultured foods (Weston A Price, sourdough bread, kefir, sauerkraut, etc), NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy, Meditation and Tai Chi. |
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Strawbale construction
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction: We are licensed builders, specialised in strawbale construction. Our aim is to provide the highest quality workmanship as well as to build healthy, environmentally friendly and energy efficient houses, emphasizing sustainability and permaculture principles. |
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Black Rainbow Printing is an Australian owned supplier of quality Environmentally Friendly Printing Services. We specialise in 100% recycled and alternative fibre papers and environmentally responsible printing methods, offering a service to those wishing to avoid the use of paper derived from the unsustainable logging of old growth and high conservation value native forests. |
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Jeanie Crago and Frank Crago and their four children are WWOOF hosts WN053 living in the midwest of Western Australia, where they have a farm running sheep, cattle and growing crops. Jeanie first became involved in an amazing
Bush Medicine story after publishing her book, "A Look Over The Edge" |
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The
Intentional Communities Website
provides information on the intentional communities movement including a searchable
Communities Directory and hundreds of articles on community. Published by the
FIC. Intentional Community is an inclusive term for ecovillages, co-housing, residential land trusts, communes, student co-ops, urban housing cooperatives, and other projects where people strive together with a common vision. |
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Domeshells Australia
are modular homes manufacturers, they offer a building system which incorporates
such a superior level of structural & thermal qualities with so little material
and without the use of reinforcing steel or timber. A DomeShell is not only
structurally and thermally superior to conventional buildings, it is also a
natural and harmonious living environment. |
Australian Environment Links & Groups
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing Australians today. It's up to all of us - individuals, business and government - to act quickly and ensure we protect this wonderful country for our kids and their kids too.
Who On Earth Cares brings together Australians from all walks of life who want to want to see Australia reduce its spiralling levels of greenhouse pollution and avoid dangerous climate change. Who On Earth Cares shows what we are all doing in our lives to save energy and helps each of us let our politicians know we want leadership and real solutions to this important issue. Each of us really can make a difference, but together we can do even more. Put yourself on the map today to show you care about climate change.
Who On Earth Cares is an initiative of the Australian Conservation Foundation. To learn more about us and the solutions to climate change visit
www.acfonline.org.au |
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Friends of the Earth
Fitzroy - Melbourne - Australia Home Page (WWOOF Australia agents) |
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Greenpeace
is an international environmental action group that seeks solutions. Greenpeace campaigns for sustainable living and the protection of nature. |
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Ecoshop
is an Australian "environmental portal". The site features environmental news, forums, an online shop selling various green products, a directory of green businesses and services and links to environmental organisations.
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All Eco Natural & Organic Living : Ecologically sustainable, certified organic, natural, green products for your home and your family. |
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ECOproperty We assist people to buy, sell, design and build eco properties and products that assist us to live in a more sustainable way. In doing so we aim to achieve Sustainable Earth Care Systems. |
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* Ecologic
- Eco holidays in Australia Green places to stay, eco tours, nature and
eco travel destinations. |
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The Wilderness Society is a national, community-based, environmental advocacy organization whose mission is to protect, promote and secure the future of wilderness and other high conservation areas. |
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Australian Conservation Foundation: ACF
- Australia's leading environment group covers all major environmental issues in Australia: forests, national parks, uranium mining, greenhouse, world heritage, water, recycling, pollution, wilderness and endangered species. |
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The Green Institute is a forum for education, exchange, research and debate. It is founded on the principles of environment, social justice, non-violence and democracy and aims to promote these ideals through training, networking, research and policy development. It acknowledges that progress towards this comprehensive concept of sustainability depends on awareness and action at every level from local to global. Accordingly, it will help to build the capacity of like-minded individuals, community groups, political movements and parties, focusing particularly in Australia and across Asia and the Pacific. |
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Mareeba Wetland Reserve is a not for profit conservation organisation in Far North Queensland. We offer a residential volunteer programme for domestic and international volunteers wishing to stay and work in the Australian bush and learn about wildlife conservation and habitat management. |
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SupaCycla we have one thing in common with you and that is you want to conserve our earth. Actually doing that is often hard to come to grips with help on how to...change and sustain...We want to hear your recycling and sustainable related stories so
sign up and contribute
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Solutions for Sustainable Living is an independent consultancy service providing innovative, creative, integrated and practical solutions for today's challenging rural lifestyle. We specialise in: Design, advice and education on eco-systems for water, land and energy. WWOOF Hosts TN100 |
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The Sustainable Lifestyle Support Group offers support, help, friendship, and expertise, and is a forum where you can share your ideas and knowledge. It is a network where people can discuss problems and find solutions so that we can all more easily achieve a sustainable lifestyle. |
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Ecoseek is the Internet's first green product search engine. Our mission is to make it easier to find research and buy eco-friendly products from all over the world. |
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Buy Healthy is Australia's first Health and Organic Shops and Products Directory. We promote a healthy and organic way of life by listing and promoting only health and organic shops and products. We help health and time conscious people to find the health and organic shops and products at their own convenience and comfort, before they go out to shop. |
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From sustainable homes to renewable energy or organic food, Australia is going green.
EcoDirectory
is your starting point to this new green world, with all sorts of eco-friendly products, services and information resources. |
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The
Crossing Land Education Trust
In April 2008 ten young people
from 16 years of age from the local region began one of the biggest challenges of their life so far, journeying from Bermagui on the east coast of Australia to the top of the Snowy Mountains using boats, bikes and boots. Along the way they will help the community with
Landcare work and learn more about the natural environment at different altitudes and about living more sustainably. They will also attempt a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award which is presented by the NSW Governor. |
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Riverina Eastern Regional
Organisation of Councils (REROC)
Yours2Take
website lists free, unwanted goods. . It works in a similar way to E-bay, users
register details about the items they want to give away and then an e-mail is
sent to the person if a request for the item is placed. There is potential for
all regions throughout Australia to participate & offer the service to their own
regions. |
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Conservation
Volunteers is Australia's leading practical Conservation organisation.
Since 1982 Conservation Volunteers has fulfilled its mission to attract & manage
a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of
the Australian environment |
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Eco-shout is the
internet portal to Melbourne's green underbelly. It was designed as a
catalyst to action for those campaigning for environmental and Indigenous
justice and a sustainable future. |
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Network is working
for the full labelling of ALL foods produced using gene technology; a stronger,
more precautionary Gene Technology Act; tougher GE food safety laws and
standards; ratification of the international Biosafety Protocol & a sustainable
GE-free future for Australian farms & our food supply. |
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Southern Highlands
Eco Expo will run on November 16 & 16 2008 and will provide practical
solutions for people who want to reduce their carbon footprint. The event, which
is an initiative of Oxley College's P & F, will be held at Moss Vale Showgrounds
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(Climate Action Now! - Wingecarribee) is a non-partisan community group
taking action to minimise climate change. CANWin welcomes your
participation, register your e-mail address and comment on their blog, become a
full member and have full voting rights and add new topics to the blog. |
Organic & Biodynamic Growing
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Australian Certified Organic
(ACO) currently certifies about 55% of the
Australian organic industry and we estimate the bud logo appears on about 70% of
all certified organic product in Australia.
E-Mail ACO |
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NASAA - National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia. E-mail NASAA
Australia's Leading Organic Certifier ~ Formed in 1986, NASAA (The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia Limited), along with its subsidiary NCO (NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd), is Australia's leading Organic Certifier. ~ Inspection, Certification, Public relations, Politics / Lobbying IFOAM Accredited Certifier, |
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Biological Farmers of Australia
Biological farming is a phrase to describe biodynamic and organic farming. Both use innovative, non-chemical techniques for farming in harmony with the environment and providing nutrient rich, healthy soils from which healthy produce is grown. E-mail BFA |
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OFA - Organic Federation of Australia. E-mail OFA
As Australia's peak organic body, the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) represents and promotes the Australian certified organic Industry to all relevant bodies including governments, statutory authorities, public bodies, international organisations, lobby groups, the agricultural industry, the media and consumers. ~ Teaching, Research, Public Relations, Environment / Biodiversity. |
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OFC Organic Food Chain. E-mail OFC ~ Certification, Inspection, Trade, Consulting/Extension |
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OGA -
Organic Growers of Australia.
E-mail OGA
OGA is a national organic body providing
certification for farmers, processors and manufacturers. OGA members produce
organic herbs, fruit, vegies, bushfoods, eggs, processed goods and more. OGA has
an excellent reputation across both trade and industry for organic quality and
reliability OGA is fully accredited for export through both AQIS and JAS ~
Certification, Inspection, Agr. Production, Trade |
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IFOAM - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements has 730 member organisations in 100 countries. Uniting the Organic World ~ IFOAM's mission is leading, uniting and assisting the organic movement in its full diversity. Our goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture.
E-mail IFOAM
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Directory of Organic retailers around Australia |
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Brisbane Organic Growers |
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Sapphire Coast Producers Association
- a group of producers based on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Farms and small holdings yield a range of products organic fruit and vegetables, native flowers, meat rabbits and more. The SCPA believes that agriculture must be sustainable. |
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Ecobaby - Natural Baby Products A great UK shopping site to provide caring parents with a great choice of natural pregnancy, baby and child toiletries. |
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Hi, I'm Toni Salter "The Veggie Lady" As a qualified trainer and horticulturist I have been running popular courses in home and community gardening since 2000. My courses and other resources can show you how to easily grow great tasting, healthy, organic food in your own backyard - whether you live on a 5 acre property or in a crowded inner city terrace. |
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Organic Produce is an online marketplace to encourage trade of organic and eco-friendly products. Our vision is to allow growers and producers in all countries to earn a fair price for their production by giving them better access to world markets, and allowing buyers worldwide to find them. |
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The Green Directory
provides a guide to eco-friendly products and services and runs a help desk to assist people find information, as well as offering a website design service. |
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Gardening - Home Improvement The complete guide to Home Improvement, Gardening & Horticulture. |
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Organic and Natural Enterprise Group We are better known as ONE Group. We've spent years in product research and development to formulate a unique, potent and beautiful range of certified organic products. We offer The world's FIRST extensive range of certified organic skin, body, hair, oral & health care products - certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the highest international food standards. |
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The Axle-tow feeder is a great new invention, designed by WWOOF Host NI038, Scott has designed this implement for bulk mulching, transporting and feeding-out from any vehicle equipped with a tow bar, even quad bikes. Scott has presented his 100% Australian made feeder on the ABC program "The New Inventors" and won the award for the night. Email |
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Organic Facts is a source of actual information on different aspects of Organic Living including Organic Food, Organic Gardening, Organic Stores and Organic Cosmetics. The website also has a report on WWOOF |
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Backyard Organic Gardening is the grassroots e-source for information about the basics of backyard organic gardening originating from Hobart, in Southern Tasmania |
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Australian Aquaponics Murray's Aquaponics Journal, grow your own vegetables & fish, Aquaponic hardware and information |
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Gardening Tips: A crucial gardening tip is that of the techniques which you use in the garden. This is perhaps the most important gardening tip of all, in that even with the right tools you can still misuse them; therefore possibly causing unnecessary strain on your body. One gardening tip in particular which can often come in handy to know is that of moving plants. |
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Emerson College, in East Sussex, UK, trains new organic and biodynamic vegetable growers and farmers on our Biodynamic Organic Agriculture Training. This is an accredited 2-year training, where the theoretical part is being taught during the winter time (Sept-March) and students go on placements on organic farms during the summer half of the year (April-September). |
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Landscaping Garden Plants ~ Comprehensive plants, gardening and landscaping website. 90,000+ plants in it's database. |
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Travel and work and study as well! Sounds ideal, and it is. Charles Sturt University based at Orange, N.S.W. Australia, offers a Bachelor of Ecological Agriculture which can be studied in the distance mode. All you need is access to a computer for online work and you are away. The course is virtually exam free so no problems with that component of your studies. In fact the course, which includes subjects such as organic agriculture & horticulture, permaculture, and organics, can be studied anywhere in the world. It is also most relevant if you are from overseas and traveling in Australia. If interested to know more do access the web site and/or contact the course coordinator on +61-(0)2-6365-7579 or e-mail |
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The Home Grown Project Inc is a not
for profit organisation whose purpose is to install fully operational
and sustainable vegetable gardens , for educational
purposes, into Australian Schools. Through interaction with the vegetable
gardens, The Home Grown Project anticipates that students will gain knowledge
and skills to promote healthy eating and lifestyle choices with an understanding
of environmental, conservation and sustainability practices. WWOOF
Australia is proud to be a sponsor of this project. |
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is the essential reference for all gardeners committed to a natural, safe
and healthy approach to gardening.
Sustainable-gardening.com
is a place to learn how to choose plants that require little or no help from the
gardener, check out the
sustainable
gardening blog & Learning
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Garden Rant we are
convinced that gardening MATTERS. Bored with perfect
magazine
gardens. love with real rambling chaotic, dirty, bug-ridden gardens.
Suspicious of the "horticultural industry" and delighted by people with a
passion for plants. Appalled by chemical warfare in the garden. |
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Ausgarden: Australia's
Gardening Community is an online community of gardeners who live &
garden in Australia, sharing their knowledge of gardening in their own
particular part of the country, from deserts to tropical rainforests to the
seaside or the alps. |
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Permaculture Melbourne Inc.
is a member based non-profit association. Coming under the umbrella of Permaculture Melbourne, there are a number of local and special interest groups including the Seedy Group, Victorian Educators' Group and the Heritage Fruits Group. Local groups include Mountain Districts, South Eastern Suburbs, North East Ranges and Yarra Valley.
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Permaculture International Journal
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Permaforest trust, Education and Training for Sustainable Living - The Permaforest Trust is a not-for-profit education centre created to promote sustainability. The Trust is a living example of sustainable practices where guests, members, interns and residents may learn together through participation. The Trust is located on a 170 acre farm at Barkers Vale, New South Wales in the humid subtropics of Australia adjacent to the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park.
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Southern Cross Permaculture - WWOOF hosts, Rick & Naomi Coleman, Project Managers, of Southern Cross Permaculture Institute (formerly PEDS) have been actively involved in permaculture application and education since 1990. They are internationally recognised permaculture teachers and consult for a range of organisations, both in Australia and overseas. They teach Permaculture Design Certificate courses on their Permaculture property in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. |
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Permaculture from Down Under is a website about Permaculture in the Tropics, including the Outback and in a cold climate. |
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PermaculturePrinciples.com The purpose of this website is to
communicate the essence of permaculture simply and clearly, and to get you
thinking about how it can apply to your own life. The content has evolved
directly from work of co-originator of the permaculture concept, David Holmgren.
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Cecilia Macaulay is WWOOF host VM137 and WWOOF traveller, gleaning inspiration for her work as a Permaculture teacher and illustrator.
See a selection of illustrations below
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Balcony permaculture |

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Places in Australia to go WWOOFing
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King Island There are a couple TN WWOOF hosts on King Island who are at either end of Bass Strait, and are quite isolated. You need to take a freight ferry or small plane to Flinders island, and King Island is only accessible by small aircraft.
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Go WWOOFing in the NB & ND Regions The Sapphire Coast, nestled on the South Coast of NSW, is host to an array of tourist and visitor attractions. Special interest in the coastal aspect and historical heritage of the many towns. The Bega Valley is just one of the many locations which supply the area with Dairy, Wine and Cheese products. A large number of working farms and a vast array or horticulture, animal and marine industries. Also check the locations page for information on the towns and attractions in this beautiful area. |
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Go WWOOFing in the NF Region The
Hawkesbury District is everything a country town has to offer and more, there are plenty of WWOOF Hosts in the area so come and have a look and meet some real Aussies! The Hawkesbury is a convict settlement n/w of Sydney 11/2 hours by train from Sydney Central Rail Station. There are an abundance of bush walking tracks also we have Tebutts Observatory, Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, Opal Museums and Art Galleries. There are plenty of views to Sydney from the mountain villages of Kurrajong, Bowen Mountain and Kurrajong Heights. The Hawkesbury is the place to buy fresh fruit/vegies and produce from the farm, this is called the Harvest Trail. We are also the home of the mountain apple BILPIN, apple juice, plenty of orchards from apples to stone fruit lavender There are also many vineyards to visit scattered all over the Hawkesbury. There is an annual agricultural show once a year, which is the 4th largest in Australia. Windsor mall has a craft market every Sunday in the middle of the street surrounded by historical buildings. Once a month the Lions Club of Richmond fill Richmond park with 150-200 market stalls. There are many festivals: Fiddle Festival in March, St Albans Folk Festival, Fine Wine and Food Festival in October. Cricket is played on the oval in the centre of the same park every weekend. |
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Go WWOOFing in the NR Region in Northern NSW, between the Richmond Range and the Great Dividing Range, the rural Upper Clarence is readily accessible, and provides a unique combination of visitor experiences. From Mallanganee in the east to Drake in the west, Tabulam in the south and Woodenbong in the north, the 3500 square kilometre region encompasses the northern headwaters of NSW's largest coastal river - the mighty Clarence.
CleanandGreen
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Go WWOOFing in the NV Region in Northern NSW,
see
Byronbaynow
If you plan to visit Byron Bay, a favourite surfing haven for travellers on the north coast of NSW, this site is a good place to get information about Byron Bay.
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Go WWOOFing in Norfolk Island in the QG section of the WWOOF Book, See Norfolk Island ...Overwhelming scenery fringed by azure seas, this five by eight kilometre subtropical jewel offers everything in concentrate. From kaleidoscopic coral reefs filled with colourful fish to bushwalking among the planet's tallest tree ferns. Indulge in fresh island food and wine and experience a vibrant culture and history. Norfolk Island is serviced with regular international flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Services operate from Sydney every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Brisbane every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and a Monday service from Newcastle (N.S.W). It is advisable to communicate with
WWOOFer hosts on the Island to ascertain information about any special deals which may be available at the time of intended travel. Norfolk Island is an External Territory of Australia with it's own immigration regime. It is located 1610kms ENE of Sydney, 1456kms ESE of Brisbane, 1063kms NNW of Auckland and 772kms SE of Noumea. Norfolk Island is a volcanic outcrop in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 8km long and 5km wide with a resident population of approximately 1,800. |
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Go WWOOFing in the WS Region in Western Australia, see
Margaret River WA or Margaret River Online for information about this wonderful region. |
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Mount Misery Habitat Reserve
is envisaged as being a place where the owners can live in harmony with the organisms naturally occurring there. |
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TH143 The Raoul Bay Retreat has just opened providing self contained cottage accommodation located deep in the heart of the
peaceful Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania. For those who adventure past the main tourist track will always find something special. This is the case when you make your way to the area of Stormlea and find the Raoul Bay Retreat. You will find us at the end of the road where the rural landscape turns to the wilderness of the Tasman National Park sections of Cape Raoul and Shipstern Bluff. A feeling of being at the end of the world can be had with the unique serenity and a short walk to the Raoul Bay Lookout.
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Mangana Mission
is a small organic
farm based on permaculture principles in the
beautiful, historic village of Mangana, 90 mins from Hobart, 1 hour from
Launceston & 10 kms from Fingal. WWOOFers have played an integral role in
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SA169 Nullarbor Traveller specialises in camping adventures between Adelaide and Perth over Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - the Nullarbor Plain. Our fully inclusive tours capture the unique Australian outback and the spectacular coastline, on an 'Adventure to wild places'! The tours include: 9 Day Adelaide to Perth; 8 Day Perth to Adelaide; 5 Day secrets of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia; 5 Day secrets of Esperance in Western Australia. In partnership with Wwoof Australia,
WWOOFers can now break the tour en-route at Coodlie Park (Wwoof host) on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and experience the unique opportunities that Coodlie Park offers. Departures are weekly until the end of March so this is a unique opportunity for
WWOOFers to experience a unique part of Australia and travel! Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - where the journey is part of the experience! |
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VG021 Fernleigh Farm Organic farming is much more than farming without chemicals. It begins with caring for the soil and working with nature's systems. At Fernleigh Farm green manure crops are grown to help build the nitrogen level of soil and encourage a range of biological life. Animals are used as part of the overall rotation to assist in building soil nutrition. A tractor and moldboard plough incorporate the green manure into the soil in preparation for new crops to be grown. A healthy soil leads to healthy crops. |
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Continental House Vegan Life Sanctuary
is a peaceful self-catered vegan sanctuary, with it's nurturing energy, charming buildings and attractive herb & fruit tree garden surrounds since 1988. We actively facilitate the principles of AHIMSA (non-violence) and natural respect for all life. |
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VM062 Peninsula Hot Springs Real Hot Springs "Real Nature" Relaxation Natural Hot Mineral Springs have been found deep underground on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula. The 50ºC waters rich in healing minerals are now flowing to the surface and into the thermal pools at the new Peninsula Hot Springs. For the first time in Victoria it is possible to bathe in the naturally healing waters of mineral rich thermal pools. Like the historic and famous spa centres of Europe, the Americas and New Zealand, the natural hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula bring the blissful and healthy pleasure of "taking the waters" to the people. |
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Mount Best - One of our main aims, apart from achieving pollution-free self-sufficiency is to restore the forest that was destroyed here nearly 100 years ago as a result of barbarian and ignorant policy of the Australian government. The policy was that unless people cleared their land from trees, the land was taken away from them. What followed was a systematic destruction of forests on a large scale. Trees were cut down, rolled to gullies and set on fire to burn for months. What an achievement !!! If you feel like doing something to restore the forest for future generations you can give us a hand. You are welcome to come here to Mt Best for a few days. |
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Fernmark Inn is owned and managed by two women committed to creating a welcoming and special retreat for all of Fernmark's guests. It is almost impossible to describe the warm welcome and energy you will feel when arriving at Fernmark and meet Hallie & Corinne - their enthusiastic caring service will strengthen every notion you have of bed & breakfasts as wonderful places to stay. E-mail Fernmark Inn
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ND049 We are in a small village 10km from Jervis Bay and the sea. We have 0.75ha of garden, including food, chickens, ducks... plus rainforest, more! Organic and p/c. We welcome ONE, possibly two, WWOOFers at a time, one to three weeks. Warm welcome to our home life, private accommodation in garden visitor's room. Garden development and garden maintenance tasks. Please look first at this
web page
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NE033 We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer in Galeria Aniela Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park . Established in 1994, Galeria Aniela is renowned for the high-quality of modern Australian, Aboriginal and international art. As one of Australia's leading global contemporary international Art Galleries we work on major international art projects that involve artists from many countries and we offer a unique experience and cultural exchange. Volunteers can be involved in maintenance and organic gardening of the 2.7 hectares of sculptural gardens, creating tour de force hanging and moving art also assisting in a wide variety of projects in the preservation and conservation of Galeria Aniela and cultural heritage. Volunteering is a great way to learn and it is fun! It is also a unique opportunity to be involved in Galeria Aniela living art project. Galeria Aniela has had the privilege of holding major exhibitions of Australian Masters Arthur Boyd; John Perceval; Charles Blackman and David Boyd. |
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NH035 Imago Forest is a biodynamic farm set in the hills of the Hunter overlooking beautiful Lake St Clair. It produces quality food that is good for you and respects the environment by using biodynamic practices, hand cultivation and rainfall only. |
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Purple Pear
Organics
operates on 14 acres just outside
Maitland in the Hunter Valley. The aim of the farm is to produce sustainable
outcomes on a small scale agricultural endeavour. We have a market garden
designed along the principles of a
mandala garden and are
establishing table olives and grapes as well as nut trees to supplement the food
boxes we distribute in a
community supported agriculture
box system to the local community. |
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Rosnay Organic Farms
is a unique model of sustainable, community based agriculture.
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Clarence River Wilderness Lodge, just 3 hours from Brisbane is situated on the headwaters of the Clarence River in the rugged Great Dividing Range. A forgotten pocket of Australia, where nature reigns supreme. Four thousand hectares of river crafted country has been preserved in a wildlife refuge that is noted for the diverse abundance of its native animals and the wild splendour of its scenery. |
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NR005 Warra Warra Organic Farm in Kyogle is a long established organic farm, high in the mountains of the Border Ranges, magnificent location with extraordinary diverse & stable ecology. Focus is on ethical & sustainable living. Host is expanding his 20 year+ market stall into an ethical business dedicated to Regional Sustainability in offering a locally-sourced, locally produced range of nutritious certified organic beverages marketed through regional outlets as a choice from the denatured drinks now on the market by the big multinational companies. |
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QG131 Wongawallan Lime Farm A small orchard/farm on 10 acres in the Gold Coast hinterland. 12 ms from Oxenford, Movie World, Wet & Wild and Dreamworld. Minutes away from the NP's of Mt Tamborine. The farm borders a small creek in a steep valley with over 1200 fruit trees, vegie garden, ducks, chooks & various breeds of geese as well as wildlife. Over 100 varieties of birds. |
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"Meng Yuan" Mandarin for "Field of Dreams" Welcome to Mengyuan. Mengyuan businesses are in the "wellness" industry. Our objective is always to improve your state of wellness. It doesn't matter if your are buying Mengyuan Organic Olive Leaf Tea from us, ordering Ambrotose, relaxing and regenerating at the Bed & Breakfast, or receiving a Ka Huna massage at the Clinic. Everything we do revolves around improving the state of wellness of our clients. |
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El Arish Tropical Exotics
Based at El Arish, between Townsville and Cairns in tropical North Queensland, we are a family-owned farm in 15 acres of rainforest specializing in providing Heliconias, Costas and Gingers for wholesale and retail. We also provide landscaping services. |
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Village Herb Farm
is a small farm situated in the hills above Cairns in Far North Queensland |
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The secluded Boshack
property is a family-run enterprise with an 'Outback Oasis' environment covering 250 acres, and features pristine virgin bushland, a large freshwater lake, wildlife and natural springs (pioneers waterhole still in place), only 1 1/2 hours North/East of Perth. Here, you can experience the special flora and fauna of the Australian bush and wilderness in its natural state. Our on-site facilities are eco-friendly, to preserve the harmony of the local habitat. Wattening Springs Nature Reserve of over 500 acres of unspoilt bushland, surrounds the Boshack property. This would normally cost you $195 per day and overnight, but you can have this experience for free in exchange for 4-5 hours WWOOFing work per day. Most sleep under the stars but en-suite accommodation in chalets is available nearby. Free transport to and from location. |
WWOOFer adventures in Australia
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Read all about the adventures of WWOOFers, Claire & Whit on their travels with WWOOF Hosts VZ086 in their blog Mia Mia Farms:A short Novel |
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Dave
and Christy are travelling the world for one year to learn and share stories of
empowerment, inspiration and connection between international Deaf communities.
As part of their travels they joined WWOOF Australia and share their experiences
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Dear WWOOF Australia: I have
WWOOFed in Sandfly (WWOOF Host TH092) in Tasmania. It's a great time for me. And I have a Blogger to show my thanks and feedback |
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Yellow Submarine Adventure is the blog of Molly Kendall, who is WWOOFing
around Australia exploring Australian Sustainable Communities (aka Ecovillages,
communes, intentional communities) |
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Meet
the 5 Wheeled Wombat, a WWOOFer, Phil, travelling Australia on his
recumbent tricycle and it trailer raising money for "Camp Quality" on his
Camp Quality Country Mile Tour. |
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has an interesting collection of storied from past & present WWOOFers all over
the world, WWOOF photos, video from Youtube, links to WWOOFers who are blogging
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Useful Services for Travellers
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WORK & TRAVEL - Work & Travel Company International offers international work, language and volunteer programs in Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. We are represented by international partners working from countries that have or will have a working holiday agreement with Australia or New Zealand. If you are interested in an intercultural experience with Work & Travel Company or want to find out more about our tailor-made Work & Travel insurance product, please contact our partner in your country. We are agents for WWOOF Australia and WWOOF memberships are included in our Work and Travel packages.
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Travel and work and study as well! Sounds ideal, and it is. Charles Sturt University based at Orange, N.S.W. Australia, offers a Bachelor of Ecological Agriculture which can be studied in the distance mode. All you need is access to a computer for online work and you are away. The course is virtually exam free so no problems with that component of your studies. In fact the course, which includes subjects such as organic agriculture & horticulture, permaculture, and organics, can be studied anywhere in the world. It is also most relevant if you are from overseas and traveling in Australia. If interested to know more do access the web site and/or contact the course coordinator on +61-(0)2-6365-7579 or e-mail |
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Changing Worlds specialise in Gap Years Abroad, student gap years, gap years in Australia, gap years for grownups, work placements abroad, voluntary work abroad and voluntary work overseas. Also see the Student Accommodation website. |
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The
Environmental Jobs Network is a not-for-profit organisation which enables employers to advertise their vacancies to thousands of environmental sector professionals. We have produced a Career Resources Guide, DVD and plan to offer environmental career conferences and workshops all around Australia. To search for jobs, register for our weekly
mail out or enter our online Environmental Careers Office please go to our
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Seasonal Work Australia looking for paid work? This site links employers and workers on the great Australian Harvest Trail and on casual and seasonal job searches in other industries. You MUST have a valid AUSTRALIAN WORK PERMIT before contacting an employer. |
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Seasonal Ski Resort Job & Employment
Kareeve is packed with all kinds of seasonal jobs, ski resort jobs, employment and work in
European ski resorts, soccer camps and seasonal jobs around the world. |
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Work In Cairns
is an employment, job search site servicing the whole of Far North Queensland |
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Next Step Abroad - The Internet's NUMBER ONE online community, Job Board & classifieds for Job Seekers Backpackers & Working Holiday makers - all around the world! |
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Jobaroo - Job opportunities in Australia for working travellers and professionals. Everything from fruit picking, farm work and temp roles to permanent positions in engineering, architecture, construction, medical and more. Jobaroo also has useful advice about visas and other resources. |
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BYO Kids .....your family travel gurus. A one stop resource to help plan the perfect family holiday in Australia and New Zealand. Find information on family friendly accommodation, attractions, restaurants, products and services. Read articles, travel tips, get special deals and enter our competitions. Book and shop online. |
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The Australian International Education Centre and ProQuest based in Budapest Hungary, Istanbul Turkey, plus Sydney and Adelaide is an Australian operated education information centre and training and consulting service. For no fee we assist 15-75 year olds (Lifelong Learning!) in EU, North America and Australia to study in Australia with work rights, unpaid professional internships, regional skilled job placements, and more. |
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Oceania Travel information for travellers such as currency, weather, health, entertainment and much more. |
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Nullarbor Traveller specialises in camping adventures between Adelaide and Perth over Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - the Nullarbor Plain. Our fully inclusive tours capture the unique Australian outback and the spectacular coastline, on an 'Adventure to wild places'! The tours include: 9 Day Adelaide to Perth; 8 Day Perth to Adelaide; 5 Day secrets of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia; 5 Day secrets of Esperance in Western Australia. In partnership with Wwoof Australia,
WWOOFers can now break the tour en-route at Coodlie Park (Wwoof host SA169) on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and experience the unique opportunities that Coodlie Park offers. Departures are weekly until the end of March so this is a unique opportunity for
WWOOFers to experience a unique part of Australia and travel! Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - where the journey is part of the experience! |
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Australia Adventures
- Here at Australia Adventures we make Partners with those that offer fun activities and that are involved in outdoor recreation including adventure sports, ballooning, beaches, bungee, B.A.S.E, bush walking, hiking, camping, canyoning, climbing, caving, cruises, sailing, cycling, ecotourism, fishing, four wheel driving, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, national parks, orienteering, paddling, rafting, scuba,
snorkelling, sky diving, snow sports, surfing, wake boarding, wind surfing, and much more. |
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Travel Guide
In depth Australia travel guide including backpackers hostels in Australia. Accommodation info, what to do and where to go for a gap year in Australia. |
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Boomerang Tours Australia
We provide outback and bush camping, sightseeing, 4WD safaris and luxury private tours. A fabulous holiday experience for budget
travellers, individuals, couples, family's, groups, celebrities and high profile people, who wish to experience Australian adventure travel. Accommodation ranges, from tents and farm stay to five star hotels and secluded resorts. |
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Famous Jolly Swagman Backpackers welcomes you to Sydney, Australia!
For over 20 years the Jolly Swagman Hostel has been the heart and soul of the Australian backpacker world. With a lively, energetic bunch of managers who've been, seen and done it all themselves, the Jolly Swagman maintains a reputation for the friendliest staff, the cleanest beds at the best rates! AAA Tourism awards us 4 STARS. We are WWOOF Australia Agents, so you can also Join WWOOF while you're here! |
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KANGA HOUSE - Nomads Kanga House,141 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, freecall 1800 4 KANGA. SPECIAL!!!! for WWOOF members *FREE BREAKFAST, *FREE INTERNET, *Buy 6 nights and get 1 FREE, *or $1 off per night. Close to everything , clean & friendly and great views of the City! E-mail Kanga House
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Australian Backpacker Hostels
- The Itchy Feet Backpackers guide to Hostel Accommodation in Australia. With hundreds of Hostels listed throughout Australia and now with an internet booking service.
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Trail Mail
is a small family run business that has been working in the mail forwarding service for more than 5 years. Trail Mail offers the highest standard of customer service and the peace of mind that your mail will be dealt with in the most secure and efficient manner. Some of our clients include students studying here and overseas, backpackers from around the world travelling and working in Australia. We cater for the caravan lifestyle and also provide a safe collection point for travelling businesses. |
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Touristclick
- A comprehensive travel resources, find a travel site and service locally |
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OnlyTourist Provides visitors with quality travel resources and fun in national
favourite destinations. Our travel web directory includes travel guide, online booking, passport and visa services vacation planning and more. |
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Australia Travel Guide is an invaluable resource providing gap year travel advice for backpackers visiting Australia. We can help you to organise your Australian visas, flights, travel insurance, backpacker jobs, and booking your Australian hostels. Come and discuss your travel plans in the Australian travel forum. Australia, travel, gap year, backpacker, forum, visas, insurance, hostels, accommodation, jobs, working, holiday, budget, adventure, tax, tours. |
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Landbase Australia is a mail forwarding service which provides travellers with a single, stable postal address where incoming mail is recorded and forwarded correctly - even if travel plans are changed. |
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Western Tourist Radio - We operate tourist radio stations in the South West of WA and are developing our website as a visitor information portal. |
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Tripshare.com.au is a free service Australia wide linking people with a
common interest in travelling together at no cost. The idea is to cut down
on petrol costs for drivers and increse the options for passengers while
improving social interaction within the commuting & travelling community. |
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Share your ride is a free ride board to bring drivers with a free seat and travellers without a own car together. You can search the ride board for another people with the same destination or submit your ride
(or request) for free. Its up to you to offer your ride for free or share the costs for petrol with your travellers. |
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Travellers Car Market offers you (the travellers and backpackers) a free, easy to use service to offer and search for a car, which is perfect for you to travel through Australia |
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Wicked Campers offer one of the cheapest accommodation and transport options available to travellers in Australia. |
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Boomerang Cars specialise in buying and selling used cars, vans, camper vans, motor homes, 4WD & motor bikes for backpacking around Australia. Reliable vehicles, assurance buy-back, free maps, low prices, free pick-up service and friendly service. |
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Travellers-autobarn
- Cars & Vans for Backpackers. So you can do all the WWOOFing you want to on your holiday in Oz. |
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Discovery Campervans Australia
Book your campervan rentals online and instantly through our easy to use booking/quoting system. Book early and save on your motor-home hire. |
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Discovery car hire Australia has brought together the major Australia car hire suppliers so you can compare their prices, vehicles and availability without leaving our website. |
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Tiger Car Rental provides low cost car hire in thousands of locations throughout Europe and Worldwide |
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'Lets Travel Australia' is all about making travel
downunder even easier for you by listing hostels that are clean and well run and bus tour companies that operate with the backpacker in mind. We have included plenty of useful information to help you plan your Oz adventure, before you leave home and during your travels here, whilst aiming to keep the site clear and simple. |
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Boomerang Australia Studies can help you in French, Spanish, Italian and
English with everything concerning study programmes in Australia on student
visas, tourist visas and working holiday visas. Our services and advice are free
of charge and we will help you organise your project!! |
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Visas Australia
The World's leading Company in processing and issuing visas for Australia. If you are not an Australian or New Zealand passport holder you will require a visa to enter Australia. We ensure that your application is processed quickly leaving you to concentrate on planning the rest of your trip. We are an Australian Tourist Board and Australian High Commission approved service with over fifteen years experience in this field. We pride ourselves on our professional and friendly service, which we deliver at a budget price. |
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Australian Visa
Specialists our team are able to assist
anyone to to travel to Australia for either tourism or business. With expert
knowledge in processing short and long stay tourist visas for Australia, our
dedicated team are happy to advise on all aspects of your trip. We also assist
in processing New Zealand Working Holiday visas and Australian Working Holiday
Visas. |
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Overseas Emigration Visas - A Registered Migration Agency
Apply online for an Australian working holiday and get your visa printed in your passport when you arrive in Australia. It's not only easy, it's cheap as well! |
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eVisas to Australia (Pty) Ltd : Australian Eta Visas
Travel Visas to Australia. Official Provider of online Visas for tourist, visitor and business travellers to Australia. Guaranteed lowest price online at Only AUD$13. Fast, simple and secure, open 24/7. |
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The Migration Bureau : Australia Visa Requirement The Migration Bureau is an international visa consulting company specialising in obtaining skills, business, and family residence visas for Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
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Working Holiday visas and ETA's from the Visa Bureau Australian immigration specialists offering working holiday visas, ETA's and permanent migration visas for Australia |
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Australian Visas offers Visa advice for Australia & the UK. If you have
an eligible passport, you can apply online for an Australian electronic visa. |
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Australia Migrate offer a complete visa package for anyone wanting to travel to Australia. Whether it is an Australian tourist visa, working holiday visa or a short-stay business visa, you are guaranteed a friendly service from us. Purchase your visa on-line on our website! |
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Air Ninja
shows budget airlines that are not found on most booking engines (about 100 exist). It also allows the user to check several booking engines with only a few clicks. Basically, it provides a more complete picture of available flight options. AirNinja.com does not sell tickets. We only provide information on where to find the best flight.
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English to Spanish Translations
In Los Angeles |
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Translation Services USA Professional Italian translators to translate your correspondence, websites and software. |
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Professional Translation Services With over 14,000 specialist translators based around the world we're ideally suited to translate any type of document whether it's Financial, Legal, Medical, Marketing, Web Translations or any other subject. |
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Language translation service
Professional translators will help you with document, web-site translation, editing and
proofreading |
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Axis Translations - Professional Translation Services for over 140 languages. Including agricultural translation projects. Translation Agency covering all languages and document types. Italian legal translation, Portuguese financial, Greek business, etc. |
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