My block is on a wild river, only 20km from Gordonvale on a sealed road, and 40km south of Cairns. On the other side of the river is Wooroonooran National Park, a World Heritage Rainforest, about the same area as the Daintree Rainforest. Being centrally located, the block is almost equidistant from Cairns/Babinda and the Tablelands. Life is subject to the elements, the mood of the river, sun and rainfall patterns. Wildlife abounds, and includes a large variety of bird and aquatic life, moths and butterflies (I breed Cairns Birdwings), insects, reptiles, several species of marsupials, and brumbies (wild horses). I do not have pets, as nature provides endless companionship and entertainment, for which I'm very grateful. UPDATE #3: Due to Tropical Cyclone Jasper on 13th December 2023, the bridge between our area and the nearest town was swept away - this was planned for repair in the dry season which didn't start until June 2024. We were traveling via boat/kayak across the river until February 10th 2024, when a footbridge was installed. The temporary road bridge was installed in late July 2024. Construction of a more permanent bridge began in May 2025, and is well underway. These events illustrate the occasional difficulties experienced in the Cyclone season (November to May each year). While half of my life was spent living and working in the Pacific, and the other half working in Renewable Energy in Australia, I love this connection to nature, and its wildlife. I also have adopted some of the extended family/community aspects of island cultures, which some people from western cultures find hard to adopt and understand. I have lived here for over 20 years, and grow a range of tropical fruit and vegetables for my own and friends consumption. Many years ago I planted a number of rainforest trees such as lemon myrtle (which makes a great tea), davidsons plum, lemon aspin, and evodia (which attracts the Ulysses butterfly). There is also a well established vine which hosts the caterpillar which becomes Australia's largest butterfly, the Cairns Birdwing. The house is entirely off-grid and is solar powered (I'm an electrical engineer who started in renewable energy in 1974), and I deal with my own water supply and waste treatment. Where possible I've reduced my usage of fossil fuels, so have no backup generator, and run an electric mower, electric sports motorcycle and occasionally, an electric chainsaw. My sports are almost all human or natural energy systems powered, and have been through my life. Two self contained, open plan, single bedroom houses are joined by a solar walkway. Both have verandah's with a view of the river. I sleep in the newer house, but use the kitchen/lounge in the older house, which has accomodation for WWOOFers in an adjoining bedroom. The older house also has the shared bathroom/ laundry attached to it, and has access to the original outside toilet. There is limited internet access via satellite, for email only, for an hour each evening, by prior negotiation with the host. Mobile reception is OK for SMS out on the road, but is patchy for voice. A landline is available for local calls, also by prior negotiation. Compared to an outer island in the Pacific, communication is very good - compared to a big city in most parts of the world, it is slower.

I have a small rural acreage, it is chemical free.I am vegetarian and do not allow meat on the property (but am only 3 minutes from a town.). Wildlife is abundant and beautiful There are native gardens, exotic gardens fruit trees and vegies growing.... There is always weeding, planting, pruning, whippersnipping, changing of seasons mean everything needs a feed etc We always have small projects on the go and can always use a hand The beautiful Mary Valley is 45 mins north east of Noosa, 30 minutes south of Gympie, 10 minutes to Borumba Dam.

My parents were already WWOOFers in Australia and so was my aunt. I want to experience and get to know the culture, the people and the landscapes up close. The opportunity to explore Australia at a reasonable price and in full adventure is a great opportunity 🙂

We are a couple living off grid on a hill in Royalla, just outside of Canberra. Our property is 300 acres of forested land. We are currently building a sustainable home using stone and hempcrete. We have a garden where we practice Masanobu Fukuoka's natural farming for vegetable growing combined with syntropic agroforestry. We are at the beginning of our journey and the soil is very depleted but we are already seeing good results in these methods. We have sheep, goats and chickens for our own production of meat, eggs and dairy products. There are a lot of farming infrastructure projects on our to do list and we love to make improvements to how we do things all the time. We get temperatures between -6 in the winter to 40+ in the summer. We have lots of opportunities to see local animals of all types.

It gives me a lot of peace and satisfaction to deal with animals. I enjoy caring for them, observing their behavior and making sure they feel comfortable and safe.I used to ride horses for almost 2 years. It was great interacting with the horses and working with them. Dealing with animals helps me relax and gives me a sense of responsibility and satisfaction. I also think it is important to learn where our food comes from and how it is produced. Learning about growing vegetables and other products really appeals to me, because I enjoy eating tasty and healthy food. By understanding how food is grown in a sustainable and responsible way, I can be more conscious about what I eat while increasing my knowledge about nature. For me, caring for animals and enjoying good food is a way to relax and enjoy everyday life.

I joined WWOOF because I want to experience sustainable farming and learn more about nature. I’m interested in living simply, helping communities, and gaining hands-on skills. This will also give me a chance to meet people from around the world and share cultural experiences.

I am visiting Australia to see my younger sister who lives in Sydney. I have always wanted to visit Tasmania and I am really interested in staying with some locals during my time, to help and share my knowledge and to meet people from Australia. I enjoy keeping busy and I want to help people with their gardens/land/growing or whatever it may be. I’m always keen to learn more and see different techniques toward organic growing. I enjoy learning more about fruit and veg growing, I hope to have an allotment of my own some day.

I think Wwoofing is a beautiful way to connect, learn, share and grow! After rough teen years and being financially independent, I discovered volunteering and realised it's an awesome way to share knowledge, skills and resources. I stayed with locals abroad through volunteering and have volunteered at other spaces such as festivals, a Koala Hospital and gardens. I enjoy living a healthy, nourishing and active lifestyle, learning all things regenerative.

We participated in this program hoping to gain new life experiences within the limited time we have as university students. We also hope to experience life, culture, and agriculture overseas, experiences that we cannot have in Japan. We also hope that by coming into contact with diverse people and values, we will be able to think about our future and what we want to do.

we want to do something useful and live like locals while discovering Australia. Wwoof was recommended to us and seems like the perfect way to do what we love

October-December. Spring is here and it will soon be summer. Activities over the next 3 months: seed sowing in veg beds, potting and planting; weeding the vegetables and harvesting for the table, mulching, preparation; mowing, hedge trimming, some project work to redesign garden areas, general tidying of beds and different garden areas. 10 acres/4 hectares on granite-derived soil, the NE facing land sloping towards a fenced and treed creek. A non commercial 'hobby farm' with no livestock. Vegetable garden beds, reticulated irrigation system, winegrape vines, mature River Red Gum and Yellow Box trees, new plantings of mixed native trees and understorey, sowing and establishment of native grasses. Accommodation in our home which offers guest bedrooms and bathroom in separate part of the house to our living area. Learn vine maintenance, wine making (activity depends on timing), propagation, plant protection. Help with general horticultural maintenance.

Mullumbimby’s Byron Community College runs a permaculture course (10 months), which I’ve found is the only certain avenue I’ve wanted to explore since I was a 16. This led me to consider WWOOFing near Byron Bay as a perfect opportunity to 'walk the walk' and gain real life experience in my interest in gardening and relevant study plans. I'm looking forward to learning more about your ways of sustainable living, your stories, learning curves and successes. Hopefully we can find a valuable dynamic that works for everyone with my willingness to apply what I'm learning, whilst also keeping an open mind to new ideas and the variety of projects required on your land. I'm looking for: - 15 hrs/week maximum due to full time study (February 2026) - Living security and adequate notices due to my course. Willing to come trial over a short 4 day period and see if we can be a good fit for late 2025/early 2026. I'm looking for more long term stays - A comfortable quiet living space for myself outside of volunteering with time to explore, study and make social connections - Internet access - A chance to connect with like-minded community - A run-down on expectations like the type of work, the kind of hours, living situation and meals -  Exchange of knowledge, stories and some laughs but I also understand the importance of space in your home when needed

We are attempting to regenerate a section of Wilsons creek near Mullumbimby, Byron Shire, NSW This involves planting native trees/shrubs and removing weeds and debris present due to the 2022 floods. We are on 11 acres with swimming holes, fruit trees, and plenty of wildlife.

I want to meet new people, to learn more about myself, what i like and what i dont. I am travelling since January already and i have to keep the spending low. I want to visit new places for cheap and get in contact with the locals.

We chose to be part of the WWOOFing community because we believe it’s important not only to experience and enjoy the world around us, but also to give something back — whether to the land, the people, or the communities we encounter. To us, WWOOFing represents a beautiful concept: one that brings people together through shared experiences and offers the chance to learn from one another in meaningful and lasting ways. It feels like the perfect opportunity to explore the deeper layers of what makes Australia unique. As two naturally curious and open-minded individuals, we are eager to expand our knowledge wherever we go. WWOOFing offers the ideal environment to learn more about organic farming and the dedication, effort, and passion required to keep such systems thriving. Especially in today’s world — where challenges like climate change, extreme weather events, and ocean acidification are becoming increasingly urgent — we believe it is essential to learn more about how we can work with our natural resources in a sustainable way. Learning sustainable, hands-on practices through WWOOFing could be a step in that direction, and one we are truly excited to take.

I joined wwoof to connect with people who have similar values as I do, and to find a resonant landing place in Australia. I prefer a lifestyle that is based on the land, and I best connect with people who do as well.