Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
We are a retired husband and wife team (Australian and Japanese respectively) living on a 10 acre former papaya plantation in lush tropical north Queensland. We are converting the property back to rainforest and food forest.
Organic/Biological methods we use
The work is mostly weed control, potting up seedlings, planting out local rainforest species, mulching and follow-up watering. There is also some property maintenance work for those interested, that involves mowing and slashing.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
3-7 days, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
Meal Procedures
Share some meals, Share most meals
Languages spoken
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
As a former backpacker I loved travelling and meeting people from all over the world. I’m now a retired environmental scientist that greatly appreciates the assistance in regenerating the rainforest in this beautiful part of the world.
