Host Profile
My Property
Property Name
Farming methods
Business Type
Full Property Description
Set in a valley in tropical north Queensland, our 3 acre property on 280 meters of pristine mountain stream has a mixed tropical fruit orchard and one acre of commercial vanilla plantation. Vegetable and ornamental garden, chickens and a sheep.
35 minutes to Cairns city and 15 minutes to Gordonvale township (supermarket, pharmacy, pubs etc). At the base of the Gillies range highway to the Atherton tablelands (45 minutes to Yungaburra. Local pub 5 minutes and lots of swimming spots.
Vanilla is a spice derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. The word vanilla, derived from vanilla, the diminutive of the Spanish word vaina, is translated simply as “little pod”
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Organic/Biological methods we use
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniques, Gardening, Composting, Propagating, Pruning, Soil conservation, Mulching, Animal care, Mechanical, Using & caring for tools, Building, Fencing, Handyman, Preserving & processing food
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
2-4 weeks, Longer stays by negotiation, Whatever suits
Accommodation
Other options
No Smoking Inside, No Children
Meal Procedures
Eat together, Share some meals, Share most meals