Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We have come out of early retirement to start up our Boutique Potted Christmas tree farm on small lakeside acreage on the beautiful Atherton Tableland near Cairns in Far North Queensland. Lake Tinaroo is recognised as a world class fishery for large stocked Barramundi fish and social water sports. The Tableland area has a showcase of scenic waterfalls, locally grown produce, restaurants and interesting must see villages. Its Avocado and other tropical fruits and vege farms provide plenty of casual work in season. We have now been in operation for nearly four years and have grown our stock from seed using solely organic principles.
Read the WWOOF Blog about us HERE
Organic/Biological methods we use
We strongly believe in the power of worms to promote a long term and very active soil structure for our potting mixes. We have experimented with several methods of promoting a suitable environment in our stored potting mixes and regenerated mixes to cultivate nutrients which sustain our potted trees for many years without having to continually replace pot contents. All external fertilisers are organic based and are programmed according to seasonal and weather conditions. Close observation and attention for pest and surrounding weed control is conducted organically to ensure a fine quality of management
My Details
Profile Name
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation
Diets we cater for
Mixed meals, some meat, some vegetarian
Work and Study Remotely here
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
Why I became a WWOOF Host
The ability to share our knowledge, lifestyle, and beautiful surroundings and learn from others who have and enjoy similar work ethics. We are now several years into the business and most of the infrastructure is in place. We are now concentrating on growing our stock levels whilst continuing to research and investigate efficient methods of producing a long living quality loved family Christmas Tree . We value the assistance and advice from all of our visitors and are very willing to listen to any suggestion which ensures these goals are met.
