Waratah Nicholls
Expect to be welcomed into a relaxed family atmosphere by myself and my friendly dog ‘Yin Yin’

Whispering Winds is in remote bushland 28km south of Cooktown. and is ‘Off grid’ with solar power, creek water, satellite WiFi and no mobile reception.

You are expected to do a variety of activities, including fruit picking and processing, making pickles, wine etc. Helping my tropical orchard and vegetable gardens thrive with love and care, weeding, composting, collecting seeds, potting up and planting fruit trees and to help with building and other maintenance projects.

I practice Biodynamics, and am part of a regional BD stirring and prep group that meets once a month when the Moon is in opposition to Saturn, this can be at Whispering Winds or at another property close by, wwoofers are very welcome to join in these informative and social days.

Please take time while you are here to enjoy the peace of the bush, relax, swim in our croc free lagoon, stargaze by the camp fire, bushwalk through the rainforest to waterfalls.
WWOOFer’s accommodation is in a large, private caravan accommodation, with comfortable beds, a king and a single.
Meals are varied and home made, mostly vegetarian, with plenty of ingredients from the garden.
I’m not concerned about your vaccination status, I believe our health is no-ones business except our own and those we choose to share that information with.

We welcome children. b.a. No smoking inside.

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Why I became a WWOOF Host

I became a WWOOF host so that I could share this most amazing experience of living close to nature and because it is an absolute pleasure to host people from all over the world, with all their experiences, knowledge and stories.
I have been a WWOOF host since 1988 and each and every WWOOFer becomes part of my extended family. WWOOFers are a delight and also fabulous for getting all those ‘I’ll get a round tuit’ jobs done.

Organic/Biological methods we use

I practise sustainable farming, utilising organic and biodynamic practices.

Skills WWOOFers can learn here

Organic practices & techniques Biodynamic practices & techniques Regenerative Agriculture practices & techniques Gardening Composting Soil conservation Propagating Mulching Pruning Wild Food Foraging Poultry care Sheep/goats/cattle care Mechanical Using & caring for tools Fencing Building Natural Building techniques Handyman Wine making Fermenting foods Preserving & processing food Bread making Off Grid Living skills

Farm type

Small/Non-commercial farm

Farming methods

Biodynamic

The Stay

4 WWOOFers
1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks Longer stays by negotiation Whatever suits
In Our Home Caravan
Smoking allowed No Smoking Inside Children allowed by arrangement Pets allowed by arrangement

The Stay

Eat together Share most meals Share cooking
Mixed meals some meat some vegetarian Fish based meals Vegetarian meals Vegan meals Gluten free meals
Work and Study Remotely here by arrangement
English