Australian Bush & Grass Fire Awareness

Bushfire awareness Australia is a very dry Continent. Bushfires have always been a concern, mainly for those ‘on the land’ or ‘in the bush’ but with changing climate and unpredictable weather conditions they have become a concern for more populated areas over the past 20 years. With the weather warming up and the high fuel […]

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 […]

The Urban Farmer Blue Mountains – Growing Food, Art and Community

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Mountains, The Urban Farmer Blue Mountains is a philanthropic and community-driven venture transforming an ordinary urban block into a living classroom, showcasing dense food production in an urban setting whilst building Community through workshops and performances. At its heart lies The Pond Performance Area — a natural gathering place surrounded by edible […]

Berrycroft Farm, Victoria

Berrycroft Farm is a 5-acre regenerative berry and garlic farm situated in a renowned potato-growing region near Ballarat in Victoria’s Central Highlands. My wife Rachel and I (Ben) live on the farm with our children Vivian (6) and Beau (11). I run the farm day-to-day, while Rachel works off-farm at a local Buddhist primary school […]

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 […]

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 […]

WWOOF Australia Newsletter, Summer 2024/25

Hello and Welcome to our new subscribers to the Summer Edition of the WWOOF Australia Newsletter. Emergency Planning While the warmth and the fun of Summer is welcome the current climate change challenges need to be addressed. We ask all Hosts to include evacuation and safety plans for their WWOOFers in their Summer Survival Guides. […]

Wine Country Lavender, Singleton NSW

Located at the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region in NSW, two hours north of Sydney, 10 minutes from Singleton town centre, is this beautiful 21-acre property owned by Karen and her family. Wine Country Lavender is their playground and escape from city life, with three acres currently planted out in lavender. Karen and her husband […]

2nd & 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas – UPDATE

WWOOFing in Bushfire and Natural Disaster affected areas to qualify for 2nd and 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas.   Overview  To be eligible to apply for a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa, you must have already completed a prescribed minimum period of “specified subclass 417 work” in certain circumstances. Specified work is work that is […]

Larrakia Country, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Darwin in the ‘Dry’ – Larrakia Country Northern Territory, Australia The ‘Dry’ in Darwin is June to September and it is the perfect time to visit. Make sure to pack your sunscreen and drink loads of water. While daytime temperatures of 33 degrees may seem high – it is actually a mild 33 degrees in […]

WWOOF Australia Winter 2024 Newsletter

Hello and Welcome to our new subscribers, we hope that you are getting the rain (or not) and that you had a bountiful Autumn harvest. Insurance With the complexities of Workcover and Farm Insurance, and from feedback from Hosts we are currently in discussions with an underwriter for an Insurance Policy that Hosts can take […]

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 […]

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 […]

Picturesque Overhill Farm

Overhill, Ellinbank Victoria – Picturesque Off Grid farm 1 hour from Melbourne   Recently Chris & Mikaela generously opened their doors to the WWOOF Team. We were in need of some location shots for our new branding and Overhill in Ellinbank, Victoria fit the bill. Such a beautiful location. Perched on the top of a […]

Tilligerry Permaculture Research & Education

Since 2005 Richard has had his property Tilligerry Permaculture Research & Education Farm listed with WWOOF Australia. If you are interested in Permaculture then this is the Host for you. Richard’s farm is located in the mid-North Coast of NSW and features 25 acres of estuarine ecosystem. It has been established as a not-for-profit space […]

Micro Farming in Tasmania

James, Longley Organic Farm, Tasmania Longley Organic Farm has so much to offer WWOOFers who are willing to learn and experience Micro Farming and all that is involved with this multi-faceted business. James and his family have been WWOOF Australia Hosts for more than 20 years Hosting well over 1,100 WWOOFers. South West of Hobart, […]

New WWOOF T-Shirts are now in Stock!

We are excited to announce that our new WWOOF Australia T-Shirts are now in stock! In the interest of a more sustainable future we have selected a fabric that has been sourced from salvaged waste cuttings (from organic cotton clothing production), shredded and then blended with fibres spun from locally sourced recycled plastic bottles. 60% […]

Spotlight on a WWOOF Host, VM386

WWOOF Host Paul, Day’s Walk Farm, Keilor, VIC VM386       The WWOOF office caught up with Paul from Day’s Walk Farm in Victoria recently. Paul began his WWOOFing experience in 2008 when he travelled to Italy and WWOOFed for a good 10 months. It was his keen interest in nature, permaculture and farming […]

WWOOFer and Host Reviews

The Power of the Review WWOOFer and Host reviews are great ways to attract attention to your Profile and increase your credibility. They are an ideal way to show a proven track record with meeting or exceeding the expectations of both parties and can help prospective readers feel more comfortable in reaching out to you. […]

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 […]

Still haven’t tried WWOOFing?

  I had an amazing time working here for about a month. Bob and his partner were very welcoming and hospitable. The meals they cooked were very yummy and delicious, thanks, Bob! I enjoyed helping around their beautiful property doing gardening, weeding, irrigation work, blackberry picking, and some help in their guest accommodation cabins. I […]

Life Changing Experiences

What a superb experience! Cyril and Claire epitomise the very best of WWOOFing. They were interesting and interested, adventurous, hard-working, honest, and flexible. Inspired us with their sustainability choices. Great cultural exchange for everyone. Many laughs as well – a friendship for life! Hosts Burrowye Bush Retreat  28-04-22   Genevieve WWOOFed with us for a […]

Learn to become a steward of the land, WWOOFing

Celebrate Earth Day! Join WWOOF today and make Earth Day every day!   WWOOFers/Volunteers have the opportunity gain the following from their WWOOFing experience:   A greater understanding of Organic, Biodynamic, Permaculture and above all Sustainable living at its best. An understanding of where their food and other farm produce comes from and how it is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Practicing a growth mindset during COVID

Written by Lynette Vint – WWOOF Office The past 2 years has impacted every one of us in one shape or form. Droughts, Bushfires, Floods and COVID just to name a few, add that to our already daily adversities, those already struggling with illness and hardship. Mindset is very important factor to be considered and […]

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 […]

Celebrating 40 Years!

WWOOF Australia Celebrates 40 years, by hitting the road to visit hosts across South Gippsland, Victoria. Hosts VW098 Bronwyn, Ray, and Karen Dahlstrom The weather was a typical day for the end of May, in South Gippsland, rain, wind with the odd break between showers, beautiful rainbows and the opportunity to get outside to explore […]

Our Golden WWOOFer Book -Thank you Volunteers

“Thanks to the WWOOF team and to all our past and present WWOOFers for allowing us to have amazing friendships and experiences with WWOOFers of all ages and countries. They have allowed my children to grow into open minded persons, who feel strong knowing how many amazing people exist in the big wide world, and […]

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, […]

WWOOFing, 2nd Year Visa ‘Bushfire Disaster areas ONLY’

On the 17th of February 2020 the Federal Government announced an initiative allowing volunteers in Bushfire Disaster areas to qualify for second and third Working Holiday visas. WWOOF Australia has developed a Volunteer Bushfire Relief Form in consultation with Border Force, for registered WWOOFers to use for their visa extension application, as confirmation of the volunteer […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 in North Queensland

WWOOF Australia Hosts, Chris and Sheriden Robertson from Goodness Farm, are looking for WWOOFers! Babinda Goodness Farm is nestled in the foothills of the two highest mountains in Queensland and the lush Wet Tropics Rainforest. Babinda is known as ‘Australia’s Wettest Town’ with an average annual rainfall of over 4000mm. A tropical fruit farm with […]

Isolation Projects with your WWOOFers revisited

By Lynette Vint You might be in Isolation, you might have decided you and your family are sitting it low for a month, you might also be Hosting WWOOFer’s, now is the time to pull out your creative juices. Living in today’s material world we certainly have many little treasures hidden away in our cupboards […]

WWOOF in Tasmania

By Lynette Vint Meet Kim Clark WWOOF Australia Tasmania Host When I was twenty, in 1974, I came to Tasmania during holidays from Latrobe Uni where I was studying literature and music. I didn’t want to go back. Tasmania was where I wanted to be. The following year I bought land in Jackeys Marsh, a […]

Bunnan: A History of a small town in the Scone Shire

Meet Gloria Muir Meet Gloria Muir, a WWOOF Australia Host for 20 years, has launched her new book Bunnan: A History of a Small Town in the Scone Shire. Gloria is still the current owner of the former Bunnan Village Hotel where she sheds some light on the town’s past. The book includes chapters on white […]

WWOOFers assist with the vision of Self Sufficiency!

Meet Gerry and Dot Hetherington from Perth Western Australia, who joined WWOOF Australia, just over 12 months ago and we wanted to touch base with them and see how their experience as a Host has been. The HUF is an urban farm located in the picturesque hills of Perth located approx. 30 kilometres from the […]

WWOOF in Far North Queensland today!

Meet Peter and Jane Danford from the Tropical Far North Queensland. We are a Rainforest Lodge located on the fringe of the great Barron Gorge National Park in Far North Queensland and have been WWOOF Australia Hosts for the past 5 years as we have so much to offer in our beautiful location. For the […]

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.

Takamichi & Rina say WWOOF is amazing!

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Meet WWOOFers Takamichi and Rina, after reading the review they left for their first host, we asked them a few questions about their experiences WWOOFing in Australia. Here is a wonderful review that Takamichi and Rina left for their first Host: This is our first time wwoofing. Our english is not good and […]

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 […]

WWOOF Hungary coordinator visits Australia

Today we were delighted to meet up with Tamas from WWOOF Hungary. It is wonderful to discuss the world of WWOOF with other co-ordinators and share ideas.

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 […]

25 years Hosting WWOOFers!

Meet Ron and Andrea Finch who have been WWOOF Australia Hosts for 25 years! Ron and Andrea have developed Selby over 34 years into what it is today (1/2 of that time they have been Organic). 3,174 hectares of environmental, holistically managed dry land farming & breedng Dorper ewes.  They have been developing their natural […]

Randall Organic Rice

Meet Peter and Jenny who have been WWOOF Australia Hosts for 20 years and our only Organic Rice Farmers! They believe organic farming is about achieving harmony with the environment. They have 500 acres of Certified Organic mixed irrigation farm and have been farming organically for more than 27 years. A further 250 acres of […]

WWOOF at Logan Brae Orchards today!

Meet Asia, Sam and Family our wonderful WWOOF Hosts from Blackheath NSW. Blackheath is an Australian town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Mount Victoria in New South Wales.       We thought we would reach out and ask them a few questions: Who long have you lived here? […]

WWOOFing in S.E. Victoria

Browyn and Ray have been opening their homes to WWOOFers from all around the world for the past 6 years. They are a value of information and willing to teach WWOOFers all about Organic practices and techniques, Gardening, Composting, Propagating, Pruning, Soil conservation, Mulching, Animal care, Fencing, Handyman, Bread making, Fermenting foods, Preserving & processing food. There is some work caring for horses, but the main part of the […]

Mindfully WWOOFing at Toolinga in Healesville.

WWOOFing Report written by Daisuke Goshima My first job here was cleaning up a drain to flow water well. It was very simple job but made me think deeply about effective utilization of the drain. Probably, if I worked same job in Japan, I would not consider it. I could think about it only because […]

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 […]

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.

‘Host of the Month’ Winners – Natalie and Stuart Wieland NE063

WWOOFers get to speak the language, learn about Australian culture and really explore the area. See how the locals live, not just the Tourist experience. And hopefully get to learn about sustainable living and agriculture.

‘Host of the Month’ Winners – Lisa & Brad Gibson

Congratulations to Lisa and Brad Gibson https://wwoof.com.au/members/184lisa/ Lisa and Brad joined WWOOF Australia in mid-November last year. They have proven themselves to be very proactive in the WWOOFing world, already changing the lives of many WWOOFers who have visited their property. Lisa and Brad are a great example of people who work the website to its fullest […]

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 […]