WWOOFing in Australia – Jess’ Story
We recently caught up with WWOOFer, Jess, to hear about her experience WWOOFing in Western Australia and wrote the following article for Grass Roots Magazine. Jess grew up on an 80-acre property along the Murray River in South Australia, where she still lives today. When she found herself with some free time between jobs, she […]
From Paddock to Plate – Goats Cheese
The WWOOF Office caught up with Victoire, Little Cedar Goats whilst she was rhythmically cutting and scooping curd ready for making a batch of their award winning (Royal Easter Show) chemical free soft Goats Cheese. After living in Central NSW where Moussa was working in Mining and Victoire was finishing her PHD in Animal Science they […]
Growing Community through Gardening
Around twenty years ago Joe Kielnerowski had an idea that he shared with his friend and neighbour Rosanne – the linking their backyards with gates for communal gardening of their ¼ acre blocks, sharing the jobs and the harvest. Another friend Andrew joined them 5 years later having had a connected garden with his parents […]
What WWOOFers love about our Hosts
“The best WWOOFing we have ever done. Debbie and Mark are extremely nice people. Within 5 minutes we felt at home. Debbie is a wealth of knowledge about permaculture. Their garden is amazing. They are very happy to show us their beautiful area. The national parks next door are incredible.” Vincent & Mathilde Mahé 10-10-2022 […]
What are doing for your Gap Year?
Take a Gap Year and find the real you! WWOOF Australia – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms – has been introducing Gap year Students to our varied hosts across Australia for 41 years. Many people consider taking a Gap Year in order to gain new experiences and skills that will help support their education […]
Online Learning & Working Remotely while WWOOFing
Online or Distance Learning and Working Remotely is becoming the New Normal in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hosts who are happy to Host WWOOFers and facilitate Distance/online study or Remote work, during WWOOFers free time, will open doors to long term WWOOFer placements, so WWOOF Australia has developed some Guidelines for Hosts and […]
WWOOFing, the Dual Experience
Staying with Greg and Elizabeth was a truly wonderful experience. Not only is there heaps to do and see in the Sheffield area, but volunteering was enjoyable and rewarding. Greg and Elizabeth are both such kind and respectful people. They worked hard but also took care that we had a great stay and explored […]
Go WWOOFing this Easter!
This was my first WWOOFing experience, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at Nic & Paolo’s beautiful property, but their warm welcome made me feel immediately at ease. I have been very happy there. Six hours a day, my tasks were mainly around feeding the animals, trying to keep the veggie patches, […]
The perfect Easter gift that keeps on giving
WWOOFing is like a box of chocolates, each host stay is a different experience WWOOFing a Volunteer Exchange Program WWOOF = World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Looking for a different experience? why not try WWOOFing, its a unique eco-friendly way to travel for you, friends or family have the opportunity to travel around Australia, […]
WWOOF – The Opportunity to create
Written By WWOOFer Tamara Taylor After the collective trauma of 2020, I dream of adventure. To pack my bags. Burst out of my neighbourhood and travel somewhere other than my own neighbourhood and my local park. But this is the year in which “holiday at home” stands beside “unprecedented crisis” as clichés squeezing their way […]
WWOOFing is for everybody
We are a dairy farming couple in our 30’s taking a break to learn new skills. Krystal has a strong animal health background and a keen eye for detail alongside great management skills. She is capable of working with horses. Benj is a fit, hard-working man with 12 years of biodynamic farming experience. Krystal is […]
What type of people go WWOOFing?
“Hi, I’m Fran, I’m Australian and in my early twenties. I just finished my studies in Canberra and am now on a Gap year. I’ve been working as a ski instructor and living in Jindabyne for the last few months, I’ve had lots of experience with horses and love riding, I’m a hard worker and […]
Dream again, and travel Australia for your Gap Year
Travel Safe With travel restrictions and borders reopening, why not get your WWOOF membership today and start planning your Gap year around Australia? Dream again, and start planning, living and learning life skills that will have you to be job ready for when the time comes. WWOOF Australia has been introducing Gap year Students to […]
ABC Rural
Organic farm movement WWOOF relies on backpackers, so what happens when our borders are shut? ABC Rural By Lucy Cooper and Tom Major Posted Sat 9 Oct 2021 at 8:31am A worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farms has launched a bid to lure domestic in Australia as the pandemic continues to lock out backpackers as the pandemic continues […]
The WWOOFing way during Covid-19
COVID Restrictions in Victoria, NSW, Queensland and the ACT have tightened recently, with many more families contemplating the security of their jobs. WWOOF Farms are Essential Businesses and WWOOFers are Essential Volunteers, so if you are looking to help on a farm, WWOOFing will be a great option for you. We ask our Volunteers to […]
WWOOFers are Essential Volunteers
Farms are Essential Businesses and WWOOFers are Essential Volunteer workers when WWOOFing on farms during COVID-19 restrictions. Make an impact as a WWOOFer volunteer and assist like-minded individuals, who believe in working with each other in harmony, to keep our food system available to every community across Australia during these difficult times. WWOOFers are all […]
Need to self Isolate? Search for Hosts with separate accommodation.
If you need to self-isolate WWOOF has you covered! WWOOF Australia currently have 320 Hosts who offer a separate building for accommodation. Victoria – 51 Hosts Queensland – 84 Hosts Western Australia – 31 Hosts Tasmania – 26 Hosts NSW – 101 Hosts Northern Territory – 10 Hosts South Australia – 14 Hosts When WWOOFers […]
Get Inspired
To travel around Australia might feel like the impossible right now, but soon enough you’ll be able to travel again, so why not start planning you next life changing adventure? Get inspired, it’s time to Join WWOOF! WWOOF Australia has been connecting WWOOFers (Volunteers) with Hosts from many different commercial or hobby farms and suburban […]
Learn about Sustainable Living through WWOOFing
No Course Fees Learn from the experts, our hosts available to you, Anytime and Anywhere across Australia Organic practices & techniques, Permaculture design practices & techniques, Biodynamic practices & techniques, Regenerative Agriculture practices & techniques, Syntrophic farming practices, Gardening Composting, Soil conservation, Propagating, Environmental recovery/regeneration work, Wild Food Foraging, Worm farming, Beekeeping, Animal care, Mustering, […]
Join WWOOF this Easter!
The Benefits of WWOOFing When WWOOFing, the basic agreement is *4-6 hours a day of volunteering, in exchange for three meals a day and a place to sleep. Hosts share their knowledge and WWOOFers can spend time learning and honing practical new skills in a wide array of different industries. *Maximum of 38 hours in […]
Never to old to learn- Try WWOOFing
You’re never too old to WWOOF, great attitude is all you need. I’m Karin from Germany, 61 years of age and wanted to share my WWOOFing experience with you. In 2009, I travelled the Westcoast of Australia as a WWOOFer, I joined WWOOF because I knew I could travel on a budget whilst I was […]
Only 17 Days until Christmas
WWOOF Memberships are truly a gift that keeps on giving! Give a 2 year WWOOF Volunteer Membership to someone you love A fantastic way to ecotravel Australia Live and Learn with real families, our hosts Work 4 – 6 hours per day (5 days a week) Become job skilled ready, the fun way! WWOOF during […]
The gift that keeps on giving!
Are you ready for Christmas? WWOOF Membership Gift Certificates are truly a gift that keeps on giving! Give a 2 year WWOOF Volunteer Membership to someone you love A fantastic way to ecotravel Australia Live and Learn with real families, our hosts Work 4 – 6 hours per day (5 days a week) Become […]
A fantasy fulfilled-WWOOFing
A Story by WWOOFer Billy Wright Bogong trail rides – Mount Beauty Victoria, a fantasy fulfilled! Westerns were a big part of my childhood. Young Guns, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the classic Red Dwarf episode Gunmen of the Apocalypse are at the top of a long list of favorites. As a kid […]
WWOOF Australia – Gap Year
Take a Gap Year and find the real you! WWOOF Australia – World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms – has been operating for 39 years introducing Gap year Students to our varied hosts across Australia. Many people consider taking a gap year in order to gain new experiences and skills that will help support their […]
Learn about Agroforestry today!
Meet Jill and Andrew Stewart WWOOF Australia Hosts for 17 years! We live on a 230-hectare property in the beautiful foothills of the Otway Ranges. We run our property on a holistic regenerative & environmentally sustainable basis. We have sheep, alpacas, chooks & dogs. We also care for injured wildlife. We practice agroforestry, grow prime […]
WWOOFing in Tasmania
Jonathon Linn & Anna Collet WWOOF Australia Hosts from Tasmania We are city escapees who arrived in the Huon Valley in Spring 2016 with a dream, no farming experience, and only textbooks to guide us. Since finding our feet in the valley, we now manage a small, no-till, spray-free garden and orchard on the slopes […]
WWOOFing at Elizabeths Winery
Meet Elizabeth Reed By Lynette Vint Elizabeth lives in the beautiful town of Gracetown, Western Australia, she joined WWOOF Australia 12 months ago! I just love catching up with hosts and finding about their journey and lifestyle, so here is what Elizabeth had to say. Can you tell me a little about your background […]
WWOOFing, enrichment of mutual exchange
Why we love WWOOFing? “We’re both passionate about nature and keen to learn more about organic farming and regenerative agriculture. I am currently studying Environmental Sustainability and would love to experience more.”- WWOOFers Chiara and Clelsea Review from Host: “We had Chiara and Chelsea at our property for 9 days, had a ball, heaps of […]
Creating a dream, never give up!
Meet WWOOF Australia Hosts Tracey and Dean Shipley from Gough Bay, Victoria. Tracey and Dean fell in love with mazes after visiting the Ashcome Maze on the Mornington Peninsular. After visiting many other examples with their children Candice, Ben, Jack and Sam they were hooked and decided to plant one of their own! After finding […]
WWOOFing as a Family!
Meet the Maislin’s, (Gami, Seth, Siena & Oren) who are an adventerous family that decided to WWOOF in Australia, so we asked them to share their WWOOFing experience with us and asked the following questions. What country are you from? Boston, MA,USA What do you do in your country? […]
Great advice from an Australian WWOOFer
Meet WWOOFer Kris Muscat, Kris was a primary school teacher for about 15 years and has also worked in a furniture factory, a plant nursery, as well as in administration and accounts. She is friendly and enjoys being around people, loves reading and having quiet time to herself. Kris also enjoys listening to music and […]
WWOOF Hosts in the Megalong Valley
Meet Barbara, Claudia & Ash from Sugarloaf, 50 acres of paradise situated in the picturesque Megalong Valley surrounded by the beautiful Blue Mountains escarpment. Complete with Olive Trees, Vegetable Garden, Chicken Coop, Beehive, Fruit Orchard & Farm Animals/Pets. On their farm they maintain over 500 olive trees which are harvested annually for oil, there is also […]
Interview with WWOOFer, Marie
Meet Marie Clerc, from Haute savoie, near Annecy in France, who has recently been WWOOFing in Australia, so we thought we would reach out and find out how her WWOOFing experience was going. A little bit about Marie: I have been a florist for 15 years, in my current job, I’m responsible for a florist […]
More WWOOFing Tales
Meet Vera and Micha, who have just finished WWOOFing in Australia, so we thought we would reach out to them and find out how their WWOOFing experience went. A little bit about the girls: We‘re two German, girls with a Working-Holiday-Visa. Beside travelling we’re interested in getting to know a lot of different and new […]
A WWOOFers Tale
Reaching out to Dennis Sommers after he WWOOFed in Australia for 3 months here is what he had to say. Why did you choose to use WWOOF Australia? Well my good friend that I had studied together at University with, had done a gap year before he started his study. After speaking with him about […]
Celebrate with us!
What is Achacha Fruit? WWOOF in QLD and find out today!
Meet Bruce and Margaret Hill WWOOF Australia Host for 6 years! Bruce and Margaret Hill are the owners of Palm Creek Plantation which is is located 45km south of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, at the base of Mt Elliot. They were the first commercial grower of the Achacha in the world, and remain […]
WWOOF on a Certified Organic Winery and Farm
Meet Doug May, WWOOF Australia Host for 20 years! Captains Creek rises on our farm at Blampied, at the foot of the Kangaroo Hills, and meanders north past the original homestead of Captain Hepburn. Four generations of the May family have run the 80 hectare farm for more than 100 years after my great grandfather, […]
WWOOF in remote Western Australia
Meet Wendy and Ray Hoseason-Smith Western Australia WWOOF Hosts who live in the beautiful, remote, beef cattle station in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia. Our beautiful, remote station is located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. We produce beef cattle, mainly for the local Australian market. Our focus is on managing our cattle to […]
Learn about cheese making WWOOFing
Meet Bridgette & Antony, they are a busy family of 5 who rent a beautiful homestead about 1 hours drive from Canberra and 4hrs drive from Sydney and have been WWOOF Hosts for 2 years. They are currently designing a new home, which we plan to build on our own land, nearby. When you WWOOF with […]
WWOOF at Noosa Forest Retreat
Noosa Forest Retreat started as a grass-roots community of like minded people, exploring the cutting edge of a permaculture vision. Together, they are developing land to live an inspired and satisfying life, taking care of the Earth and each other, as an applied example of the three permaculture ethics: Earth care, people care and fair share.The […]
Somerset Heritage Produce
Written By WWOOFer Daisuke Goshima About my stay at WWOOF Australia Host Somerset Heritage Produce https://wwoof.com.au/members/vm218/ I could experience almost everything of organic farming such as planting, mulching, weeding, harvesting, and etc. Furthermore, I could even help working at farmers market. I am thinking I want to manage organic farm and sell the vegetables by myself, […]
Congratulations Host of the Year – ‘Life Light Farm’
Congratulations to everyone at Life Light Farm! We are pleased to announce our 2018 WWOOF Host of the year. We would like to say a special thank you from everyone here in the WWOOFing community for all that you do for the WWOOFers and those around you. We have chosen Life Light Farm as our […]
WWOOFing at 80 years old
Written By WWOOFer Kurt Gebbert I am 80 years old and today I want to share with you the story of my first stay on a Host farm. I migrated to Australia to join my son and grandchildren at Melbourne three years ago. After having lived with them for 2 and a half years, I […]
WWOOFing at Hillndale farm cottages
Written By Daisuke Goshima I just wanted to share my experience with wonderful Hosts Eddy & Phuong. The hosts are managing cottages as well as the farm. This management style is exactly the same as the style of a bakery which I want to open in the future, so I could get some hints through WWOOFing […]
Broken Nose Vanilla Plantation
We thought we would share just another great story of a WWOOFer’s experience! Written By WWOOFer Daiuke 29-10-18 I want to manage primary industry, secondary industry, and tertiary industry in the future. I think I need experience of primary industry for that. Also, I think that “safety and security” is one of the most important […]
The passion of our WWOOF Hosts
WWOOF Hosts come in all shapes and sizes; whether your project is big or small, if you have a commitment to organic, permaculture or biodynamic methods in managing your land Hosting gives you the tools to share your knowledge and work alongside others. We receive incredible feedback everyday from our Hosts and WWOOFers and today […]
Table Manners and Etiquette Tips for WWOOFers in Australia
As Australians we eat Continental English style, which is different to many countries in the world; we follow England and their table etiquette rules. This means our fork goes in the left hand and knife in the right hand, with the tines of the fork always over and never up. Laying your knife and fork in the middle of your plate with the blades of your knife facing in is our signal to show that you are finished your meal even if food is still on the plate.
This should really go without saying, but remember to thank whoever has prepared your meal, even if it wasn’t to your taste.
Kayla Robertson Interviews Paul West from River Cottage Australia
My name is Kayla Robertson and I’m the host of All Being Well, a podcast that explores well being in our busy world. I recently interviewed Paul West from River Cottage Australia about organic farming, and he was singing the praises of WWOOF Australia as his original inspiration for pursing the lifestyle that he has […]
Get a souvenir that really tells a story!
Looking for a a truly individual souvenir that will bring back memories for years to come? We’ve got you covered with a range of authentic WWOOF gear available in our Shop.
Why WWOOF?
Whether as a Volunteer or as a Host, when you sign up to WWOOF you play an integral role in strengthening a community that supports Australian organic farmers to make a living AND helps keen explorers to gain invaluable experience and make lifelong memories!
Another Wonderful WWOOFing Story…
We’d like to share this beautiful testimonial and pictures from our friends at Halcyon Fields, we’re always happy to hear about your special experiences with WWOOF! “Dear WWOOFing team, We just wanted to say thank you for providing such a great way to connect people with Ausssie farmers. We have had over 20 WWOOFers over the […]
Travelling is Better Together!
We all know that travelling is a great way to meet new people. Not only meeting someone new, but sharing a journey together is a wonderful way to form lifelong bonds and memories you’ll never forget!
Share your WWOOFing videos with us!
We’d love to share great videos of WWOOFers’ experiences in Australia. Let us share your amazing stories with the world! If you have any videos of your WWOOFing experience Down Under, we would love to share them and make you famous too. If you upload your videos to YouTube, please share them with us too! […]
