Day’s Walk Farm is located just 22km from the Melbourne CBD and a short trip from Melbourne International Airport – it is a real Certified Organic suburban farm – though it’s tucked away in a quieter part of the valley, where a cool river runs lined with red gums.
We grow mixed certified organic vegetables. We’re also establishing a small apricot orchard. We have been at this farm since March 2015 and farming is one step at a time – a lot of work! So I could do with a hand.
This is a great place for someone who enjoys working outside and cooking with a range of fresh farm produce. Work includes planting seedlings, weeding, whipper snipping, propagating, picking, some building projects and market garden work. We’re a commercial farm.
Accommodation is quite basic on the farm, in an old shed converted into an apartment or a cosy caravan. We use a bush bucket shower and compost toilet. The bus stop is a short walk up the hill, and using the bus and the train you can connect with Melbourne independently on your days off.
The internet is accessible via satelite and hotspot for emails.
I ask volunteers to work five days, taking two off. Work stops at lunch time, so the afternoons are free. However, there are also lots of books to read during your down-time, under the trees by the river. We recently bought a few board games too and we’re currently installing a shed cinema and ceiling suspended day bed. I regularly get on the mat to do some yoga. Market garden work is quite physical so these activities help to balance life here.
Shared meals and cooking using fresh produce from the market garden, mixed diet. No children. No smoking inside. Initial stay 2 weeks, longer stays negotiable. Cannot take WWOOFers in the middle of winter.
If you aspire to be a farmer then this is good place to check out. Note that we run internships too, for those seeking a structured learning experience for a longer period of time. Find more information on our website: dayswalkfarm.com.au
Staying at Day’s Walk Farm is certainly an adventure, not a picnic! Thanks ! ! !
Check out this article in GrassRoots Magazine Days Walk Farm https://wwoof.com.au/71904-2/
I did WWOOFing in Italy prior to starting my farm, after that experience I really wanted to host. I had an interest in nature, permaculture and organic growing when I started WWOOFing in Italy, when I finished I was very inspired to become a farmer. It is where my farming journey began.
Organic/Biological methods we use
We minimise tillage, several beds have not been turned since 2018. We grow mixed species cover crops.
Skills WWOOFers can learn here
Organic practices & techniquesGardeningCompostingSoil conservationPropagatingMulchingPruningUsing & caring for toolsFencingBuildingHandymanMarketing produceEnvironmental recovery/regeneration work
Farm type
Commercial Farm
Farming methods
Organic
The Stay
4 WWOOFers
2-4 weeksLonger stays by negotiationWhatever suits
