A REAL Outback Experience
Waka Station offers a truly unique Australian WWOOFing experience. Located near Cameron’s Corner (the iconic part of the map where South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales meet) you will have the opportunity to live in the Australian outback with a lovely Australian family. The easiest way to get to Waka is via Broken Hill […]
Stag Lane Farm & Distillery – Yarra Valley
Article written by Tameson Linsen WWOOF Australia for Grass Roots Magazine #287 Feb-Mar 2025 Stag Lane Farm Paul Reeves was the fourth generation of his family to be a Publican. He and his wife’s Gayle’s ‘Tree Change’ consisted of moving out of owning pubs and other hospitality businesses to 88 acres of land in […]
Alive Christmas Trees – Atherton Tablelands
Alive Christmas Trees WWOOF Australia Hosts, Brian and Annette Hampton have a small boutique potted Christmas tree farm located on a small lakeside acreage in the beautiful Atherton Tableland in QLD. The couple now in their 70s had been in and out of retirement for 30 years but the thought of people growing Christmas […]
What’s not to love about Volunteering with WWOOF?
Thank you to all volunteers, our WWOOFers, for servicing communities across Australia for over 40 years with us. “This was my first WWOOFing experience, and I couldn’t have asked for better hosts to introduce me to WWOOFing in general. I spent a month here, and each day was a new experience with new things to […]
WWOOFing on and off for 30 years!
By WWOOFer Annabella Bray My first WWOOFing experience was in Aoteoroa/New Zealand in 1990, I was backpacking on a 6-month visa with very little money and soon realised I needed to do some voluntary work, an organisation which would provide me with board and lodging, and WWOOFing was a great way to achieve both. During […]
Learning as a family
Meet the McKerrow family, WWOOFing from Canada to Australia. The family left British Columbia, Canada, July 2020 to begin their 12 months ‘on road’ journey together. The plan is to drive across Canada, France, Italy, Thailand, and Australia, doing some WWOOFing along the way. “It all started 6 years ago, when our girls were really […]
Life lessons in WWOOFing
Meet Brynnie & Keith Goodwill Our property is on Wonnarua Country in the Wattagan forests of the Lower Hunter Valley, and we are 1.5 hours from Sydney and Newcastle, 45 minutes from Gosford and trains to Sydney, about 1 hour from the beach. The land inspires warmth and overall wellbeing, with tall eucalyptus (blue, grey […]
Family Volunteers are Cool, Thank you.
“Our 2 weeks stay with Paula, Sean and the kids were fabulous. We helped in the garden, did some pruning, got to drive around their ATV while doing our jobs. And in return we were fed fabulously healthy meals, some homemade beer and fabulous wine. For us it truly was a wonderful exchange. In addition, […]
67, Hanging Up the Volunteer Boots
Thank you Kerin for 19 years of service from our hosts across Australia. “I am finally hanging up my WWOOFer boots, and work clothes, at 67 I’ve decided to do other things and my body is not capable of 4-6 hours a day on the land, sadly. “WWOOFing has been a part of my […]
Celebrating WWOOFers Week
WWOOFers make it happen! John and Natalie live in Forest Grove W.A. their property has an interesting history, it started as a group settlement location after WWI then a dairy farm, then an organic winery, then the home of a rich doomsday prepper. In 2017 four related families got together and purchased the property with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
WWOOF attends OAA ‘Grow Your Knowledge Sessions’
Every month the Organic Australian Association (OAA) continues with its fantastic opportunities to learn and share knowledge about a variety of topics on organic food production, gardening, soil and other related subjects. These fun and informative sessions are organised for the first Thursday of each month, 12.30 – 2.00pm at the Organic Centre, 14 McKean […]
March 2021, still unsure?
Easter, School Break and Isolation’s lifted, what’s holding you back? What is WWOOF? WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchanges, helping to build a sustainable global community. World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, also known as Willing Workers […]
I feel free and young at 48!
WWOOFing around Australia at 48years old. Sharing my experience with the world about WWOOFing around Australia. By Annette B My name is Annette, 48 years old I am originally from SA but now reside in Melbourne Australia. I’ve been renting out my property for the last 8-9 months as I travel Australia WWOOFing, its the […]
Exploring your own Country, WWOOFing
Explore Australia and learn about Sustainable Living from our wonderful Hosts right across Australia Not only is it the most eco affordable way to travel with 2 Year volunteer Memberships, you have the choice to purchase a Single membership, or Dual membership and for anyone 17 years and younger, travelling with their family, is FREE on […]
Learn about Essential oils and Hydrosols
Meet Vicki and Alan Wright WWOOF Australia Hosts for 6 years! About us We purchased Samaria Farm in 2010 and since then it has been our labour of love. This stunning property in Victoria’s north east had been designed and planted to permaculture principles and included a plantation of 2000 Damask roses (rosa x […]
Travelling with WWOOFers
WWOOFing with Paulien & Mathijs WWOOFing since since March 2020 Meet Paulien and Mathijs a Belgian couple travelling Australia. Mathijs is an engineer and an athlete, so training and nutrition is particularly important. Having both grown up in families that had gardens and chickens they too have the same mindset. Paulien is a (pastry) […]
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 […]
Sustainable Living at its best!
Meet Jill Redwood South East Victoria Host. Jill lives on a small picturesque farm of 15 acres on rich river flats surrounded by forests & mountains. The Snowy National Park is to the west, the Errinundra NP to the east while the Brodribb wilderness feeds the river in between at Goongerah, a small settlement of […]
BioLogical, the united voice for organic
Welcome to the first issue of BioLogical, the united voice for organic, biodynamic and biological farmers at a commercial scale in Australia. A platform to reflect upon farming cooperatives broader aims and vision for land stewardship, transition and preservation in the market place where there is no other like it. The BioLogical team’s collective […]
Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm, WWOOFing!
By Lynette Vint Meet Wendie and Guido from Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm who are just going into their 2nd year with WWOOF Australia. Nulla Nulla Blacksmiths Farm, is nestled in the Macleay valley, on the pristine Nulla Nulla Creek grows heirloom, non-hybridised, non-genetically modified fruit & vegetables without the use of chemicals. The face of […]
Learn Syntropic Agriculture techniques while WWOOFing
We asked WWOOF Hosts Fionn and Laura to share their experience as WWOOF hosts and to tell us about Syntropic Agriculture. If you are interested in learning more about their techniques, this would be an excellent WWOOFing experience.
WHO’S MINDING THE FARM?
PATRICE NEWELL Viking | RRP $35.00 | Trade Paperback | Publication date: 18 June 2019 “Far from a feeling of professionalism and prosperity, Australian farming’s arse is hanging out of its trousers.” Agriculture is a $61 billion industry in Australia but one of the biggest culprits of environmental damage. As the effects of climate change […]
My Way of Life!
kathleen Cameron Host https://wwoof.com.au/members/vm161/ I spoke with Kathleen last week as she has been a WWOOF Host for the past 12 years I asked her a series of questions; Why do you host: Well practically any farm in the whole world would benefit from Woofers.There’s always some extra jobs that need help. I consider being […]
Try WWOOFing on a Tropical Fruit Orchard
Amos & Angie have been WWOOF Hosts for 12 years! Gap Creek Farm in Queensland is a small, tropical fruit orchard on 30 acres, cradled by the mountainous Cedar Bay National Park, with a river running through it. They grow rambutans, purple mangosteens, durians and more. The fruit trees and vegetable garden is organic, but […]
WWOOFing – The Great Australian Experience
WWOOF at Bellevue Grazing Co. If you’re looking to experience the Great Australian Outback experience and would like to learn about Dorper Sheep on a Certified Farm then this is for you. Come and visit Sophie and her family and find the REAL YOU! “Bellevue” is located on the Darling Downs, 2.5 hours West of […]
Organics – What does it all mean?
Organic – means what? This article was written by http://www.theorganicstore.com.au Does organic labelling leave you baffled? Well we’re not surprised, it can be a little confusing. It’s amazing how many products feature the word ‘organic’ on their packaging, or even as part of its brand, only to list chemical additives and preservatives in their list […]
WWOOF in 2019 Travel Australia
It doesn’t matter what age you are, enhance your life by WWOOFing around Australia Vineyard Operators / Coffee Producers / Tea Tree Farms / Eucalyptus Oil Distillery / Oyster Farms / Pearl Farmers / Ranchers Horse Agistment Properties / Vanilla plantation / Butterfly Farm / Herb Specialists / Platypus Camp / Dairy Farmers What will I […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Organic Farming
Organics are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people are learning about the benefits of organic farming methods for the environment and for individual health by consuming organic produce
Regulation of new genetic engineering techniques as GMOs
The global organic food and farming movement calls for the regulation of new genetic engineering techniques as GMOs BONN AND BRUSSELS, 15 JANUARY 2018 – During its General Assembly in New Delhi (India), on 12 November 2017, IFOAM – Organics International adopted a global position which reaffirms that GMOs created through new genetic engineering techniques have […]
