Host Profile
My Property
Business Type
Farming methods
Short Property Description
i38 acres (11 hectares) along the Colo River in NSW one of the few remaining clean rivers in NSW
. The river is clear and safe to swim in. There is a comfortable 4 bedroom house with a wrap around verandah of 25 metres plus air con, ceiling fans and a grand piano. The house is on 3.5 metre stilts and was safe during the 4 floods we had in 2022. The house is built into the side of a mountain which is great for climbing.
I have some dorper sheep and there are kangaroos, goannas possums and I have a lovely puppy.
I need help with weeding vegetable beds, watering the 120 trees I have planted, removal of bamboo, clearing bush and cutting down young trees for reasons of fire control and renovation work on a flood affected building.
The Colo River is only 1.5 hours away from Sydney and I can pick up people from the train station at Windsor which is 30 minutes driver away. I have 2 kayaks available for use and just floating down the river for a few kilometres is a great and safe experience as the river is not that deep and perfectly clear to the sandy riverbed.
The area is a flood affected disaster zone so qualifies for visa extensions.
Minimum stay is 5 days with up to 6 hours work per day. If you have any special food needs please let me know in advance.
My Details
The Stay
Can Accommodate
Preferred length of Stay
3-7 days, Longer stays by negotiation
Accommodation
Other options
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Languages spoken
Why I became a WWOOF Host
I have always dreamed of travelling and being a WWOOFer myself and have stayed at a few farms overseas. Now that I have my own property I have the opportunity to share the place with people who love the countryside.
I also have a large house and live by myself and my dog. I still work in Sydney a few days a week. Most travellers would never get to visit Colo River as they get stuck doing the usual tours to places which are much more commercial.
