I joined WWOOF through American Institute of Foreign Studies (AIFS) and am interested in learning about life on Australian Organic & Permaculture farms and learning about growing and producing organically.

As I mentioned earlier, I’ve fallen in love with Australia so much, so I decided to extend my Working Holiday visa. I wanted to find a way to contribute something meaningful to this country as part of the extension process. While many people choose to work on farms or in factories in the primary industry to meet the visa requirements—which I understand can be meaningful in its own way—I was hoping to do something even more rewarding and memorable, something that would feel meaningful both for myself and for Australia. The idea of living with a local host family also felt really special to me. I became particularly interested in WWOOF after a Japanese friend, who is currently doing WWOOFing, highly recommended it and shared how much she enjoys the experience.

We are motivated to discover a new cultures through WWOOFing. Passionate about exchange and sharing, we want to improve our English while living an immersive and enriching experience. This way of traveling also allows us to save money while contributing to agricultural tasks. Curious and eager to learn more about agriculture, we are ready to help with enthusiasm and discover local know-how.

I would like to try working in a different country from Japan, and I'm interested in organic farming. When I learned about farming in high school, I became interested in it. But, I do not have enough to have knowledge and experience in farming yet. I see this opportunity as a chance to stay and work, where I can study the farming knowledge by communicating with the host family. I also want to meet and be friends with your family and many people there.

Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat is located 45minutes south of cairns on 52ha of tropical rainforest with fruit trees based at the base of the second highest mountain in north QLD with fresh mountain creek and is a nature reserve with plenty of wildlife. We have a horse, cow, chickens and 3 dogs and 1 cat.

I have a large property in the beautiful rainforest area of Kangaroo Valley in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Unfortunately, we were badly hit by the Australian bushfires in January 2020, and much of the work on the farm still centres around bushfire recovery and construction.   We live a pioneering lifestyle without all the usual comforts: we have a composting toilet, off-site shower, outdoor 2-burner gas stove for cooking etc. We do now have a small solar power system, and internet. Accommodation is basic but comfortable. Food is good - that's important! You can also bring your own van, or sleep in your own tent if it has a sewn-in floor.   WWOOFers can learn building (often using timber we fell ourselves), including earth building, developing vegetable gardens and food forests, and many other diverse skills as we work together on a wide range of projects. No prior knowledge is needed, as I am happy to teach you everything you need to know. The purpose for the property ultimately is to establish long term accommodation for homeless or at-risk young people. My background is in social work, and I have many years' experience working with children and families in difficulty.   I really want to emphasise to all prospective WWOOFers that we still have a long way to go in restoring the property. In many ways it still looks like a disaster zone. Life is difficult here and I don't want you to be under any illusions that there is something romantic about colonial living. It is hard, and it is not something that just anyone can cope with. I need WWOOFers who understand this, and who thrive on working hard and making a contribution. So far, WWOOFers of this kind also find the experience deeply rewarding in a range of ways, as they have expressed in the reviews submitted below.  

I joined wwoof to learn new skills and meet new people.

We decided to use Wwoof as a channel because it can put us in touch with people who have the same life values as we do, because we believe it can enrich us from a professional and linguistic point of view and also help us find a job in a safe and challenging enviroment that is good enough to complete our 88 days, renew our visa for a second year and be able to enjoy this wonderful land for longer.

I joined wwoof because it seemed like a good oppurtunity to find jobs that are unlike those I could get in my homecountry and connect to as well as to get to know the people of Australia and other working travelllers. Also I am a fan of the way it works meaning working for accommodation and not having to search job and accommodation seperately.

Come and join volunteering with us at Glenview Alpaca Farm! Here everyone is valued and so all our animals have a name! We give them a whole lot of love and they give it back to us! Come and meet our alpacas, emus, chickens and goats, also dogs and peacocks! We love sharing and caring for animals and nature, so if you share the same love, we can't wait to meet you at Glenview Alpaca Farm!

I had rent my field to grow vegetables in Tokyo and I will move to rural area in Japan after I finished working holiday ! I need to improve my organic farming skills without pesticide and get the skills of permaculture. I have the motivation to work with you and share cultural differences.

Our property is a beautiful lifestyle property with animals, located just an hour’s drive from Sydney CBD. Set on a scenic and serene landscape, it’s home to a variety of animals, including horses, two German Shepherds, a cat, chickens, ducks, and ponies. The property feels like a mini zoo, full of life and charm, offering a unique and peaceful environment. While it feels like you’re in the middle of a tranquil forest, the property is only 49 kilometers from Sydney CBD, providing the perfect blend of rural serenity and easy access to city attractions. From the stunning sunsets to the open fireplace evenings, the property offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for enjoying nature and relaxation. Our property is more than just a place; it’s a retreat where animals and people coexist in harmony. It’s not a working farm but a private sanctuary designed for a relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle, where the sounds of nature and the laughter of children create a lively and inviting space.

I’m joining WWOOF because I’m looking forward to learn about different stuff, in the environment, agriculture, sustainable practices… scope, through working on it with experienced people. I really want to be somebody useful and reliable for my host, and I hope to they learn from me and I learn from them. I also joined WWOOF because I think it’s a great idea to visit a country without spending so much money, and also having a good impact on it.   

We love to meet new people and acquire new skills. We love the idea of sharing experience especially with people from other countries and with different backgrounds. WWOOF looks like the best option to get in contact with the local reality across the Australia landscape that would be generally left aside from other travellers.

I previously had the experience of working on a farm in Uenomura, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It was there that I learned about WWOOF, and I decided to try it while traveling abroad. I believe it is important to grow what you eat, which sparked my interest in agriculture. Among various agricultural practices, I am particularly interested in production methods that do not rely on chemical fertilizers, and when I start my own farming, I want to challenge myself to use natural methods, so I hope to learn as much as I can. Additionally, since WWOOF offers the opportunity to experience agriculture in various parts of the world, I think it provides the perfect environment for me to experience both travel and farming. I am looking forward to experiencing different terrains, climates, and cultures that are unlike the environment I have lived in until now.

There are three reasons why I started WWOOF. The first is because I wanted to improve various skills such as agriculture and cooking. The second reason is that I want to interact with many people around the world. The third is to train my English skills.

Primrose park is 6000 acres of beautiful, natural native land at Springsure, Central Highlands Queensland. The main homestead is approximately 50 metres from the original cottage house where our volunteers will stay. At the heart of everything we do are systems that promote land regeneration, free range animals and pure, non-tampered with fruits and vegetables. Our focus is Natural Sequence Farming, time controlled grazing and Joel Salatin's farming principles which mimic natural ecosystem processes. We do not sell any produce from our farm, our aim is to be merely self sufficient while helping Mother Nature to regenerate. The farm is open for volunteers to assist us in our personal gardens and animals, feeding the pigs and moving the chickens. Volunteers may also assist with some building and/or maintaining infrastructure, constructing leaky weirs, fixing fences, and gardening. We hope that having volunteers join us will be mutually beneficial. Volunteers will gain rewarding, hands-on experience, while we receive much-needed help around the farm. We offer comfortable accommodation in the original cottage house which has 7 bedrooms, shower, toilet, laundry, outdoor kitchen and lounge room. Linen, food, cutlery, crockery, cooking and cleaning needs are provided, with two separate outdoor verandahs to sit and enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Volunteers who stay at our place will gather knowledge and experience in a friendly farm stay environment.

Located on the Darling Downs (2.5 hours west of Brisbane). We are a family farm that is both organically certified & also regeneratively focused!! We run a Dorper sheep stud, organic cropping, pasture cropping and produce commercial prime Dorper lamb. We are passionate about, the environment, soil, animal & human health!

I chose WWOOF because I want to experience a more natural and sustainable lifestyle. I love learning through hands-on work and spending time with people who live close to nature. I also hope to improve my English while sharing daily life with others. WWOOF feels like the perfect way to learn new skills, meet inspiring people, and enjoy meaningful days.

Exceptional 13 arce property in the blue mountains of NSW, over looking Bilpin and direct views of Sydney. Manicured garden with lots of garden beds, grass areas and vegetable gardens.