Global Connections

*International WWOOF Association Website The Network of WWOOF Organisations This is your gateway to WWOOFing in any country in the world you want to!  There are currently 23 countries with their own National Organisation, and all are listed here on this website under the menu item "Groups Worldwide". Countries without a National Organisation are listed in the Independents Lists, currently covering 48 countries. Each WWOOF group has it's own set of rules and means of functioning, and you should contact them for more details. 

*WWOOF Australia is proud to be a member of IFOAM, the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries. Organic trade is a rapidly growing reality all over the world. The growth rates of the organic sector demonstrate that organic products are moving from the "niche" and entering mainstream markets. The total land under certified organic production worldwide has reached over 26 million hectares.  IFOAM is at the centre of this development. IFOAM actively participates in international agricultural and environmental negotiations with the United Nations and multilateral institutions to further the interests of the organic agricultural movement worldwide. IFOAM is uniquely recognised for taking on this important role. The introduction of the Principals of Organic Agriculture and the recognition of IFOAM by international institutions is of enormous importance for the further development of organic agriculture. E-mail IFOAM

* Nabuur Foundation On this site you can become an online volunteer ("Neighbor") and actually help a community in a developing country. This web site is about giving communities in developing countries access to resources available elsewhere. Resources like information, expertise, existing solutions, creativity. You can help in many ways. By gathering information, consulting people and organizations you know, using your creativity, etc. Participating is easy: 1. Select the Village of your interest 2. Become a Neighbor of that Village 3. Join the discussions in the 'Discussions' area.

* Fernetzt is linking volunteers with environmental and social projects worldwide. Website in English, German, Spanish and French.

* WorldWide Volunteering is a non-profit making organisation whose aim is to make it easier for people of all ages to volunteer. We do this by providing instant access to information about the widest range of volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and worldwide. The WWV database enables volunteers to build an on-screen profile of their ideal volunteer placement which is then matched against the requirements of over 1550 organisations with more than 1,1 million placements each year throughout the world.

* One of the goals of The Interfaith Peacebuilding and Community Revitalization (IPCR) Initiative is to:' increase awareness of the countless number of 'things people can do in the everyday circumstances of their lives' which will contribute to peace building and community revitalization efforts, in their own communities and regions-- and in other parts of the world.

* Cultural Cube - expanding your horizons through cultural exchange, work-travel, volunteer, study, internship and conservation projects.

* Sharing Sustainable Solutions is a non-profit, non commercial site to help individuals and communities move towards self-sustainability, self-reliance, and autonomy. It is a nexus point for communities, ecological, appropriate technology, alternative technology, low-tech, mutual cooperation, to meet and share information, ideas, and projects to make living in harmony with nature and one another a reality. To build the vision we long for now. 

* The MillionVotes4Peace website is very much a 'by the people, for the people affair' for everyday Aussies to have their voices and desire for a more peaceful future heard - and what starts here in Oz is something we intend to spread around the world in a global vote for peace with the votes collected to be presented to the United Nations. We believe Australians have a major role to play as peace builders into the future and if the change doesn't come from a lucky country like Australia, where on earth is it going to come from? The vote is arranged by postcode and a competition called the Great Aussie Challenge is being created to inspire people in each state, region and town to get the most per capita votes in by the day of the next federal election! PLEASE VOTE NOW AND PASS ON THIS LINK TO ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AROUND AUSTRALIA. See our film about the future of world peace, democracy and the planet.

* International Volunteers for Peace (IVP) is the Australian group of Service Civil International (SCI), a worldwide non-government organisation promoting peace and justice through voluntary work. IVP organises volunteering projects in Australia around worthwhile community needs and causes. IVP also provides a gateway for Australians to participate in over 500 diverse workcamps all across the world.

* Usopo.com - Society Links to ethnic groups, religions, issues, family, and more

* The Ecuador Volunteer Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers volunteer work opportunities abroad in social, environmental educational & community areas around Ecuador

*  Strong, creative, healthy, compassionate, flexible volunteers are needed at Guaria de Osa to help with the Turtle Rescue Project.  Guaria de Osa / Orhid of the Osa, is a Rainforest Ocean Wilderness Discovery Centre & Ethnobotanical Gardens on the Osa Penninsula of Costa Rica. The Guaria de Osa Experience where the rainforest kisses the sea! A vacation with a purpose dedicated to sanity and sustainability. An experiential Nature education at your fingertips! Save the rainforest one vacation at a time because your presence at Guaria contributes to the success of our biodiversity projects & benefits ground level community projects.

Alternative Lifestyles

* Earth Garden Welcome to the Web page of Earth Garden magazine, Australia's original magazine of alternatives for bush and city.

* Rejoice-In-Life Rejoice-In-Life Seminars: Education that addresses core life issues. Traditional diet and cultured foods (Weston A Price, sourdough bread, kefir, sauerkraut, etc), NLP, Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy, Meditation and Tai Chi.

* Strawbale construction Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Strawbale Construction: We are licensed builders, specialised in strawbale construction. Our aim is to provide the highest quality workmanship as well as to build healthy, environmentally friendly and energy efficient houses, emphasizing sustainability and permaculture principles. 

* Black Rainbow Printing is an Australian owned supplier of quality Environmentally Friendly Printing Services. We specialise in 100% recycled and alternative fibre papers and environmentally responsible printing methods, offering a service to those wishing to avoid the use of paper derived from the unsustainable logging of old growth and high conservation value native forests.

* Jeanie Crago and Frank Crago and their four children are WWOOF hosts WN053 living in the midwest of Western Australia, where they have a farm running sheep, cattle and growing crops.  Jeanie first became involved in an amazing Bush Medicine story after publishing her book, "A Look Over The Edge"

* The Intentional Communities Website provides information on the intentional communities movement including a searchable Communities Directory and hundreds of articles on community. Published by the FIC. Intentional Community is an inclusive term for ecovillages, co-housing, residential land trusts, communes, student co-ops, urban housing cooperatives, and other projects where people strive together with a common vision.

* Domeshells Australia are modular homes manufacturers, they offer a building system which incorporates such a superior level of structural & thermal qualities with so little material and without the use of reinforcing steel or timber. A DomeShell is not only structurally and thermally superior to conventional buildings, it is also a natural and harmonious living environment.

* Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing Australians today. It's up to all of us - individuals, business and government - to act quickly and ensure we protect this wonderful country for our kids and their kids too. Who On Earth Cares brings together Australians from all walks of life who want to want to see Australia reduce its spiralling levels of greenhouse pollution and avoid dangerous climate change. Who On Earth Cares shows what we are all doing in our lives to save energy and helps each of us let our politicians know we want leadership and real solutions to this important issue. Each of us really can make a difference, but together we can do even more.  Put yourself on the map today to show you care about climate change. Who On Earth Cares is an initiative of the Australian Conservation Foundation. To learn more about us and the solutions to climate change visit www.acfonline.org.au

* Friends of the Earth  Fitzroy - Melbourne - Australia Home Page (WWOOF Australia agents)

Greenpeace is an international environmental action group that seeks solutions. Greenpeace campaigns for sustainable living and the protection of nature.

* Ecoshop is an Australian "environmental portal". The site features environmental news, forums, an online shop selling various green products, a directory of green businesses and services and links to environmental organisations.

* All Eco Natural & Organic Living : Ecologically sustainable, certified organic, natural, green products for your home and your family.

ECOproperty We assist people to buy, sell, design and build eco properties and products that assist us to live in a more sustainable way. In doing so we aim to achieve Sustainable Earth Care Systems.

* Ecologic - Eco holidays in Australia Green places to stay, eco tours, nature and eco travel destinations.

* The Wilderness Society is a national, community-based, environmental advocacy organization whose mission is to protect, promote and secure the future of wilderness and other high conservation areas.

* Australian Conservation Foundation: ACF  - Australia's leading environment group covers all major environmental issues in Australia: forests, national parks, uranium mining, greenhouse, world heritage, water, recycling, pollution, wilderness and endangered species.

* The Green Institute is a forum for education, exchange, research and debate. It is founded on the principles of environment, social justice, non-violence and democracy and aims to promote these ideals through training, networking, research and policy development.  It acknowledges that progress towards this comprehensive concept of sustainability depends on awareness and action at every level from local to global.  Accordingly, it will help to build the capacity of like-minded individuals, community groups, political movements and parties, focusing particularly in Australia and across Asia and the Pacific.

* Mareeba Wetland Reserve is a not for profit conservation organisation in Far North Queensland. We offer a residential volunteer programme for domestic and international volunteers wishing to stay and work in the Australian bush and learn about wildlife conservation and habitat management.

* SupaCycla we have one thing in common with you and that is you want to conserve our earth. Actually doing that is often hard to come to grips with help on how to...change and sustain...We want to hear your recycling and sustainable related stories so sign up and contribute - ITS FREE

* Solutions for Sustainable Living is an independent consultancy service providing innovative, creative, integrated and practical solutions for today's challenging rural lifestyle.  We specialise in: Design, advice and education on eco-systems for water, land and energy. WWOOF Hosts TN100

* The Sustainable Lifestyle Support Group offers support, help, friendship, and expertise, and is a forum where you can share your ideas and knowledge. It is a network where people can discuss problems and find solutions so that we can all more easily achieve a sustainable lifestyle.

* Ecoseek is the Internet's first green product search engine. Our mission is to make it easier to find research and buy eco-friendly products from all over the world.

* Buy Healthy is Australia's first Health and Organic Shops and Products Directory. We promote a healthy and organic way of life by listing and promoting only health and organic shops and products. We help health and time conscious people to find the health and organic shops and products at their own convenience and comfort, before they go out to shop.

* From sustainable homes to renewable energy or organic food, Australia is going green. EcoDirectory is your starting point to this new green world, with all sorts of eco-friendly products, services and information resources.

* The Crossing Land Education Trust In April 2008 ten young people from 16 years of age from the local region began one of the biggest challenges of their life so far, journeying from Bermagui on the east coast of Australia to the top of the Snowy Mountains using boats, bikes and boots. Along the way they will help the community with Landcare work and learn more about the natural environment at different altitudes and about living more sustainably. They will also attempt a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award which is presented by the NSW Governor.

* The Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) Yours2Take website lists free, unwanted goods. . It works in a similar way to E-bay, users register details about the items they want to give away and then an e-mail is sent to the person if a request for the item is placed. There is potential for all regions throughout Australia to participate & offer the service to their own regions.

*  Conservation Volunteers is Australia's leading practical Conservation organisation.  Since 1982 Conservation Volunteers has fulfilled its mission to attract & manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment

*  Eco-shout is the internet portal to Melbourne's green underbelly.  It was designed as a catalyst to action for those campaigning for environmental and Indigenous justice and a sustainable future.

* GeneEthics Network is working for the full labelling of ALL foods produced using gene technology; a stronger, more precautionary Gene Technology Act; tougher GE food safety laws and standards; ratification of the international Biosafety Protocol & a sustainable GE-free future for Australian farms & our food supply.

* CANWin (Climate Action Now! - Wingecarribee) is a non-partisan community group taking action to minimise climate change.  CANWin welcomes your participation, register your e-mail address and comment on their blog, become a full member and have full voting rights and add new topics to the blog.

* The Australian Community Network is a shared network shaped by a real community, a collection of groups that help to build social, economic & environmentally sustainable communities.  Transition Towns are about sustainable communities, check out Sustain Magazine, a not for profit mag.

* BOB, Bondi Organic Box offers a really easy and affordable way to eat fresh certified organic produce & beautiful local gourmet food. Run by nutritionists, BOB provides mixed fruit and vegetable boxes along with meal planner each week to make eating well easy, BOB also sells lovely local breakfast items. BOB is delivered to your door in Sydney's Eastern suburbs & Sydney CBD.

* ProGreen Biofuels has developed an Australia wide distribution network with a high emphasis on remote Australia.  With its range of mobile refuelling support solutions and transportable "Minor or Bulk Storage Terminals", converting to biofuels is easier than it has ever been.  Accompanied with ProGreen's unique /foolproof change over procedures, using a biofuel as a sustainable / renewable fuel source is safer than ever.

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* Australian Certified Organic (ACO) currently certifies about 55% of the Australian organic industry and we estimate the bud logo appears on about 70% of all  certified organic product in Australia. E-Mail ACO

* NASAA - National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia. E-mail NASAA Australia's Leading Organic Certifier ~ Formed in 1986, NASAA (The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia Limited), along with its subsidiary NCO (NASAA Certified Organic Pty Ltd), is Australia's leading Organic Certifier. ~ Inspection, Certification, Public relations, Politics / Lobbying IFOAM Accredited Certifier,

* Biological Farmers of Australia Biological farming is a phrase to describe biodynamic and organic farming. Both use innovative, non-chemical techniques for farming in harmony with the environment and providing nutrient rich, healthy soils from which healthy produce is grown. E-mail BFA

* OFA - Organic Federation of Australia. E-mail OFA As Australia's peak organic body, the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) represents and promotes the Australian certified organic Industry to all relevant bodies including governments, statutory authorities, public bodies, international organisations, lobby groups, the agricultural industry, the media and consumers. ~ Teaching, Research, Public Relations, Environment / Biodiversity.

* OFC Organic Food Chain. E-mail OFC ~ Certification, Inspection, Trade, Consulting/Extension

* OGA  - Organic  Growers of Australia. E-mail OGA OGA is a national organic body providing certification for farmers, processors and manufacturers. OGA members produce organic herbs, fruit, vegies, bushfoods, eggs, processed goods and more. OGA has an excellent reputation across both trade and industry for organic quality and reliability OGA is fully accredited for export through both AQIS and JAS ~ Certification, Inspection, Agr. Production, Trade

* IFOAM - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements has 730 member organisations in 100 countries. Uniting the Organic World ~ IFOAM's mission is leading, uniting and assisting the organic movement in its full diversity. Our goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture. E-mail IFOAM

* Directory of Organic retailers around Australia

* Brisbane Organic Growers

* Sapphire Coast Producers Association - a group of producers based on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Farms and small holdings yield a range of products organic fruit and vegetables, native flowers, meat rabbits and more. The SCPA believes that agriculture must be sustainable.

* Ecobaby - Natural Baby Products A great UK shopping site to provide caring parents with a great choice of natural pregnancy, baby and child toiletries.

* Hi, I'm Toni Salter "The Veggie Lady" As a qualified trainer and horticulturist I have been running popular courses in home and community gardening since 2000. My courses and other resources can show you how to easily grow great tasting, healthy, organic food in your own backyard - whether you live on a 5 acre property or in a crowded inner city terrace.

* Organic Produce is an online marketplace to encourage trade of organic and eco-friendly products. Our vision is to allow growers and producers in all countries to earn a fair price for their production by giving them better access to world markets, and allowing buyers worldwide to find them.

* The Green Directory provides a guide to eco-friendly products and services and runs a help desk to assist people find information, as well as offering a website design service.

* Gardening - Home Improvement The complete guide to Home Improvement, Gardening & Horticulture.

* Organic and Natural Enterprise Group We are better known as ONE Group. We've spent years in product research and development to formulate a unique, potent and beautiful range of certified organic products.  We offer The world's FIRST extensive range of certified organic skin, body, hair, oral & health care products - certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the highest international food standards.

* The Axle-tow feeder is a great new invention, designed by WWOOF Host NI038, Scott has designed this implement for bulk mulching, transporting and feeding-out from any vehicle equipped with a tow bar, even quad bikes. Scott has presented his 100% Australian made feeder on the ABC program "The New Inventors" and won the award for the night. Email

* Organic Facts is a source of actual information on different aspects of Organic Living including Organic Food, Organic Gardening, Organic Stores and Organic Cosmetics. The website also has a report on WWOOF

* Backyard Organic Gardening is the grassroots e-source for information about the basics of backyard organic gardening originating from Hobart, in Southern Tasmania

* Australian Aquaponics Murray's Aquaponics Journal, grow your own vegetables & fish, Aquaponic hardware and information

* Gardening Tips: A crucial gardening tip is that of the techniques which you use in the garden. This is perhaps the most important gardening tip of all, in that even with the right tools you can still misuse them; therefore possibly causing unnecessary strain on your body. One gardening tip in particular which can often come in handy to know is that of moving plants.

* Emerson College, in East Sussex, UK, trains new organic and biodynamic vegetable growers and farmers on our Biodynamic Organic Agriculture Training. This is an accredited 2-year training, where the theoretical part is being taught during the winter time (Sept-March) and students go on placements on organic farms during the summer half of the year (April-September).

* Landscaping Garden Plants ~ Comprehensive plants, gardening and landscaping website. 90,000+ plants in it's database. 

* Travel and work and study as well! Sounds ideal, and it is. Charles Sturt University based at Orange, N.S.W. Australia, offers a Bachelor of Ecological Agriculture which can be studied in the distance mode. All you need is access to a computer for online work and you are away. The course is virtually exam free so no problems with that component of your studies. In fact the course, which includes subjects such as organic agriculture & horticulture, permaculture, and organics, can be studied anywhere in the world. It is also most relevant if you are from overseas and traveling in Australia. If interested to know more do access the web site and/or contact the course coordinator on +61-(0)2-6365-7579 or e-mail

* The Home Grown Project Inc is a not for profit organisation whose purpose is to install fully operational and sustainable vegetable gardens , for educational purposes, into Australian Schools. Through interaction with the vegetable gardens, The Home Grown Project anticipates that students will gain knowledge and skills to promote healthy eating and lifestyle choices with an understanding of environmental, conservation and sustainability practices.  WWOOF Australia is proud to be a sponsor of this project.

* Organicgardener.com is the essential reference for all gardeners committed to a natural, safe and healthy approach to gardening. Sustainable-gardening.com is a place to learn how to choose plants that require little or no help from the gardener, check out the sustainable gardening blog & Learning to grow food organically and sustainably

*  At Garden Rant we are convinced that gardening MATTERS. Bored with perfect magazine gardens? Love with real rambling chaotic, dirty, bug-ridden gardens?  Suspicious of "horticultural industry" & delighted by people with a passion for plants. Appalled by chemical warfare in the garden.

*  Ausgarden: Australia's Gardening Community is an online community of gardeners who live & garden in Australia, sharing their knowledge of gardening in their own particular part of the country, from deserts to tropical rainforests to the seaside or the alps.

*  Organic Farming Tour Australia is a down-loadable video produced by Mark Shea of Overlander.tv, Mark hopes to demystify organic farming by bringing together some of Australia's top commercial organic & non-toxic farmers, and ask them how they manage their enterprises without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

* The Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program provides expert training & mentoring to inspire & cultivate responsible leaders for tomorrow.  We welcome people in any field to apply.  Successful applicants will join an esteemed network, dedicated to making a difference.  You just need to be passionate about sustainability & committed to make our future a better place to live & work.

* An updated edition of Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting by Lyn Bagnall, has been released. This is an essential reference for all Australian gardeners who care about their family's health and the environment, written by a certified organic farmer & gardener.  It is an indispensable reference to organic cultivation methods, combined with a moon planting guide, to help gardeners to work with the cycles of nature.

* Sustainability through Gardening is a good resource with links to some great organic gardening websites.

* Permaculture Melbourne Inc. is a member based non-profit association. Coming under the umbrella of Permaculture Melbourne, there are a number of local and special interest groups including the Seedy Group, Victorian Educators' Group and the Heritage Fruits Group. Local groups include Mountain Districts, South Eastern Suburbs, North East Ranges and Yarra Valley.

* Permaculture International Journal Home Page

* Permaforest trust, Education and Training for Sustainable Living - The Permaforest Trust is a not-for-profit education centre created to promote sustainability. The Trust is a living example of sustainable practices where guests, members, interns and residents may learn together through participation. The Trust is located on a 170 acre farm at Barkers Vale, New South Wales in the humid subtropics of Australia adjacent to the World Heritage listed Border Ranges National Park.

* Southern Cross Permaculture  - WWOOF hosts, Rick & Naomi Coleman, Project Managers, of Southern Cross Permaculture Institute (formerly PEDS) have been actively involved in permaculture application and education since 1990. They are internationally recognised permaculture teachers and consult for a range of organisations, both in Australia and overseas. They teach Permaculture Design Certificate courses on their Permaculture property in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

* Permaculture from Down Under is a website about Permaculture in the Tropics, including the Outback and in a cold climate.

* PermaculturePrinciples.com The purpose of this website is to communicate the essence of permaculture simply and clearly, and to get you thinking about how it can apply to your own life. The content has evolved directly from work of co-originator of the permaculture concept, David Holmgren.

* Permablitz is a fantastic concept, where groups of volunteers get together and perform a permaculture blitz on gardens in and around Melbourne. Contribute to 3 Permablitzes and your garden can go on the waiting list for a future blitz! Win Win!

* BarkingFrogsPC  offers online Permaculture Certificate courses, newsletters and publications.

* Cecilia Macaulay is WWOOF host VM137 and WWOOF traveller, gleaning inspiration for her work as a Permaculture teacher and illustrator. See a selection of illustrations below

Balcony permaculture

Outhouse

Tree

* Go WWOOFing on King Island There are a couple TN WWOOF hosts on King Island who are at either end of Bass Strait, and are quite isolated. You need to take a freight ferry or small plane to Flinders island, and King Island is only accessible by small aircraft.

* Go WWOOFing in the NB & ND Regions The Sapphire Coast, nestled on the South Coast of NSW, is host to an array of tourist and visitor attractions. Special interest in the coastal aspect and historical heritage of the many towns. The Bega Valley is just one of the many locations which supply the area with Dairy, Wine and Cheese products. A large number of working farms and a vast array or horticulture, animal and marine industries. Also check the locations page for information on the towns and attractions in this beautiful area.

* Go WWOOFing in the NF Region The Hawkesbury District is everything a country town has to offer and more, there are plenty of WWOOF Hosts in the area so come and have a look and meet some real Aussies! The Hawkesbury is a convict settlement n/w of Sydney 11/2 hours by train from Sydney Central Rail Station. There are an abundance of bush walking tracks also we have Tebutts Observatory, Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, Opal Museums and Art Galleries. There are plenty of views to Sydney from the mountain villages of Kurrajong, Bowen Mountain and Kurrajong Heights. The Hawkesbury is the place to buy fresh fruit/vegies and produce from the farm, this is called the Harvest Trail. We are also the home of the mountain apple BILPIN, apple juice, plenty of orchards from apples to stone fruit lavender There are also many vineyards to visit scattered all over the Hawkesbury. There is an annual agricultural show once a year, which is the 4th largest in Australia. Windsor mall has a craft market every Sunday in the middle of the street surrounded by historical buildings. Once a month the Lions Club of Richmond fill Richmond park with 150-200 market stalls. There are many festivals: Fiddle Festival in March, St Albans Folk Festival, Fine Wine and Food Festival in October. Cricket is played on the oval in the centre of the same park every weekend.

* Go WWOOFing in the NR Region in Northern NSW, between the Richmond Range and the Great Dividing Range, the rural Upper Clarence is readily accessible, and provides a unique combination of visitor experiences. From Mallanganee in the east to Drake in the west, Tabulam in the south and Woodenbong in the north, the 3500 square kilometre region encompasses the northern headwaters of NSW's largest coastal river - the mighty Clarence. CleanandGreen is a great website that will show you the wonders of this area.

* Go WWOOFing in the NV Region in Northern NSW, see Byronbaynow If you plan to visit Byron Bay, a favourite surfing haven for travellers on the north coast of NSW, this site is a good place to get information about Byron Bay.

* Go WWOOFing in Norfolk Island in the QG section of the WWOOF Book, See Norfolk Island ...Overwhelming scenery fringed by azure seas, this five by eight kilometre subtropical jewel offers everything in concentrate. From kaleidoscopic coral reefs filled with colourful fish to bushwalking among the planet's tallest tree ferns. Indulge in fresh island food and wine and experience a vibrant culture and history. Norfolk Island is serviced with regular international flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Services operate from Sydney every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Brisbane every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and a Monday service from Newcastle (N.S.W).  It is advisable to communicate with WWOOFer hosts on the Island to ascertain information about any special deals which may be available at the time of intended travel. Norfolk Island is an External Territory of Australia with it's own immigration regime.  It is located 1610kms ENE of Sydney, 1456kms ESE of Brisbane, 1063kms NNW of Auckland and 772kms SE of Noumea. Norfolk Island is a volcanic outcrop in the middle of the Pacific Ocean 8km long and 5km wide with a resident population of approximately 1,800.

* Go WWOOFing in the QU, QT and QZ Regions of the WWOOF Book in Tropical North Queensland.  Check out the Tropical North Queensland Tourist Information Centre website.  From the coral reef to the majestic ancient rainforest; from breathtaking waterfalls to pristine sandy beaches; and from inspiring Aboriginal culture to the excitement of Cairns nightlife.

* Go WWOOFing in the VZ Region in Victoria, visit W Tree, the home of the WWOOF Australia Office and a number of WWOOF Hosts.

* Go WWOOFing in the WP Region in Western Australia, Perthfect has some great information about travelling to and around Perth in Western Australia and many ideas about things to do when you arrive in Australia, what you will need, places to go and how to get there.

* Go WWOOFing in the WS Region in Western Australia, see Margaret River WA or Margaret River Online for information about this wonderful region.

* TH055  Mount Misery Habitat Reserve is envisaged as being a place where the owners can live in harmony with the organisms naturally occurring there.

* TH143 The Raoul Bay Retreat has just opened providing self contained cottage accommodation located deep in the heart of the peaceful Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania. For those who adventure past the main tourist track will always find something special. This is the case when you make your way to the area of Stormlea and find the Raoul Bay Retreat. You will find us at the end of the road where the rural landscape turns to the wilderness of the Tasman National Park sections of  Cape Raoul and Shipstern Bluff. A feeling of being at the end of the world can be had with the unique serenity and a short walk to the Raoul Bay Lookout.

* SA169 Nullarbor Traveller specialises in camping adventures between Adelaide and Perth over Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - the Nullarbor Plain.  Our fully inclusive tours capture the unique Australian outback and the spectacular coastline, on an 'Adventure to wild places'! The tours include: 9 Day Adelaide to Perth; 8 Day Perth to Adelaide; 5 Day secrets of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia; 5 Day secrets of Esperance in Western Australia. In partnership with Wwoof Australia, WWOOFers can now break the tour en-route at Coodlie Park (Wwoof host) on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and experience the unique opportunities that Coodlie Park offers. Departures are weekly until the end of March so this is a unique opportunity for WWOOFers to experience a unique part of Australia and travel! Australia's Ultimate Road Journey - where the journey is part of the experience!

* VG021 Fernleigh Farm Organic farming is much more than farming without chemicals. It begins with caring for the soil and working with nature's systems. At Fernleigh Farm green manure crops are grown to help build the nitrogen level of soil and encourage a range of biological life. Animals are used as part of the overall rotation to assist in building soil nutrition. A tractor and moldboard plough incorporate the green manure into the soil in preparation for new crops to be grown. A healthy soil leads to healthy crops.

* VM008 Continental House Vegan Life Sanctuary is a peaceful self-catered vegan sanctuary, with it's nurturing energy, charming buildings and attractive herb & fruit tree garden surrounds since 1988. We actively facilitate the principles of AHIMSA (non-violence) and natural respect for all life.

* VM062 Peninsula Hot Springs Real Hot Springs "Real Nature" Relaxation Natural Hot Mineral Springs have been found deep underground on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula. The 50ºC waters rich in healing minerals are now flowing to the surface and into the thermal pools at the new Peninsula Hot Springs. For the first time in Victoria it is possible to bathe in the naturally healing waters of mineral rich thermal pools. Like the historic and famous spa centres of Europe, the Americas and New Zealand, the natural hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula bring the blissful and healthy pleasure of "taking the waters" to the people.

* VM151 Deborah & Peter are WWOOF Hosts in Burwood, 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD for you to explore, plus local park & creek walking tracks. Check out their blog showing how they transformed their suburban home into an oasis like urban farm with the help of all their wonderful WWOOFers

* VW041 Mount Best - One of our main aims, apart from achieving pollution-free self-sufficiency is to restore the forest that was destroyed here nearly 100 years ago as a result of barbarian and ignorant policy of the Australian government. The policy was that unless people cleared their land from trees, the land was taken away from them. What followed was a systematic destruction of forests on a large scale. Trees were cut down, rolled to gullies and set on fire to burn for months. What an achievement !!! If you feel like doing something to restore the forest for future generations you can give us a hand. You are welcome to come here to Mt Best for a few days.

* NB047 Fernmark Inn is owned and managed by two women committed to creating a welcoming and special retreat for all of Fernmark's guests. It is almost impossible to describe the warm welcome and energy you will feel when arriving at Fernmark and meet Hallie & Corinne - their enthusiastic caring service will strengthen every notion you have of bed & breakfasts as wonderful places to stay. E-mail Fernmark Inn

* ND049 We are in a small village 10km from Jervis Bay and the sea. We have 0.75ha of garden, including food, chickens, ducks... plus rainforest, more! Organic and p/c. We welcome ONE, possibly two, WWOOFers at a time, one to three weeks. Warm welcome to our home life, private accommodation in garden visitor's room. Garden development and garden maintenance tasks. Please look first at this web page of information for you and email or telephone.

*  ND070 Meadow Mountain Lodge, 7 acres, half gardens and half paddocks with cows & chooks. We are learning Permaculture principles and are starting up a permaculture nursery. There 3 acres of gardens including an orchard & vegetable garden.

* NE033 We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer in Galeria Aniela Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park . Established in 1994, Galeria Aniela is renowned for the high-quality of modern Australian, Aboriginal and international art. As one of Australia's leading global contemporary international Art Galleries  we work on major international art projects that involve artists from many countries and we offer a unique experience and cultural exchange. Volunteers can be involved in maintenance and organic gardening of the 2.7 hectares of sculptural gardens, creating tour de force hanging and moving art also assisting in a wide variety of projects in the preservation and conservation of Galeria Aniela and cultural heritage. Volunteering is a great way to learn and it is fun! It is also a unique opportunity to be involved in Galeria Aniela living art project. Galeria Aniela has had the privilege of holding major exhibitions of Australian Masters  Arthur Boyd; John Perceval; Charles Blackman and David Boyd.

* NH035 Imago Forest is a biodynamic farm set in the hills of the Hunter overlooking beautiful Lake St Clair. It produces quality food that is good for you and respects the environment by using biodynamic practices, hand cultivation and rainfall only. 

* NH041 Jacobs Ladder joined WWOOF in 1998 & have enjoyed the assistance and company of hundreds of WWOOFers who have been an essential part of their farm.  Stay in a quaint renovated eco friendly farm house with stunning views while you do a variety of farm jobs, feeding chooks, collecting eggs, gardening, weeding, harvesting, planting, helping with cattle and rain forest development.

*  NH118 Glenworth Valley is Australia's largest & most spectacular horse riding centre with 200 horses on 3000 acres, only 1 hour north of Sydney.

* NH101 Purple Pear Organics operates on 14 acres just outside Maitland in the Hunter Valley. The aim of the farm is to produce sustainable outcomes on a small scale agricultural endeavour. We have a market garden designed along the principles of a mandala garden and are establishing table olives & grapes & nut trees to supplement food boxes we distribute in a community supported agriculture box system to the local community.

* NI086 Rosnay Organic Farms is a unique model of sustainable, community based agriculture.

* NM138 Cordyline Retreat Dr Keith Bishopis an aquatic biologist working from their property. They have 20 acres with 2 acres cleared and the remainder moist Eucalypt forest & rainforest. It is 1.5 kms from Smiths Lake, approx 10 kms to the nearest beach, all embedded in Myall Lakes NP.

* NR001 Clarence River Wilderness Lodge, just 3 hours from Brisbane is situated on the headwaters of the Clarence River in the rugged Great Dividing Range. A forgotten pocket of Australia, where nature reigns supreme. Four thousand hectares of river crafted country has been preserved in a wildlife refuge that is noted for the diverse abundance of its native animals and the wild splendour of its scenery.

* NR005 Warra Warra Organic Farm in Kyogle is a long established organic farm, high in the mountains of the Border Ranges, magnificent location with extraordinary diverse & stable ecology. Focus is on ethical & sustainable living. Host is expanding his 20 year+ market stall into an ethical business dedicated to Regional Sustainability in offering a locally-sourced, locally produced range of nutritious certified organic beverages marketed through regional outlets as a choice from the denatured drinks now on the market by the big multinational companies.

* NR033  Compost Stu, Pooh Solutions Composting Toilets Learn about organic gardening, permaculture, pecans & tractors. Make a digeridoo and learn how to play, or learn how to beat out a mystical arabic rhythm.  New organic farm with Innovative design in process.

* NV057 Possum Creek Bushfoods have 800 Australian Native Bushfood trees, including Wild Fingerlimes, damson plums, native mint riberrys and lemon aspens. Wild Fingerlimes are their main crop, selling these throughout Australia and exporting globally

* NV097 Swan Bay Organics have been WWOOF Hosts since 1997, producing Organic Tea Tree Oil.  WWOOFers share farming life, exchange cultures, see local sights and experience things most travellers miss

* NW095 Morning Clouds & Swain have a modern home on 6 acres of lush sub-tropical setting overlooking the Tweed River. They use B-d methods and are developing this property to be admired, combining it with environmental sustainable practices.  Work includes tree planting, removing Laurel trees, mulching, vegetable gardening, garden maintenance.

* NW097 Gunnebar Retreat Centre  is a thriving centre for personal growth, spiritual awareness, creative expression & human connection.

* NW100 Sylva Lining Organics is a family owned & run Business born from the desire to provide highly nutritional, clean organic food for the family. Specialising in Spanish garlic, snow peas, open range organic eggs they also produce silver beet, Russian Garlic, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, lebanese cucumbers, eggplant & tomatoes.  We welcome WWOOFers to help us achieve our goal of providing high quality produce to locals, tourists & markets.

* QG081 Fay & Eberhard Helwig grow Flanders Poppies and run a Bed & Breakfast in the wine tourism district of the  Granite Belt in the only cool mountain climate of Queensland.  Fay has written a book about a year in their life with their WWOOFers, called Wildflowers, wilderness and wine

* QG131 Wongawallan Lime Farm A small orchard/farm on 10 acres in the Gold Coast hinterland. 12 ms from Oxenford, Movie World, Wet & Wild and Dreamworld. Minutes away from the NP's of Mt Tamborine. The farm borders a small creek in a steep valley with over 1200 fruit trees, vegie garden, ducks, chooks & various breeds of geese as well as wildlife. Over 100 varieties of birds.

*  QG235 are 20 min walk from Stradbroke Island ferry, 45 mins drive to Brisbane in peaceful suburb & natural environment, lots of birds & handy to bushwalks, 30 min walk to shops & cafes. Approx ½ acre with fruit trees & vegetable garden and also a small ‘zoo’ with ducks, guinea pigs, water dragons, dogs, cats & parrots.  Leo & Sylvia have developed a website dedicated to WWOOFing in Australia

* QL058 share their WWOOFer stories on their blog, check out their fantastic WWOOFer built dragon pizza oven...

* QR038 "Meng Yuan" Mandarin for "Field of Dreams" Welcome to Mengyuan. Mengyuan businesses are in the "wellness" industry. Our objective is always to improve your state of wellness. It doesn't matter if your are buying Mengyuan Organic Olive Leaf Tea from us, ordering Ambrotose, relaxing and regenerating at the Bed & Breakfast, or receiving a Ka Huna massage at the Clinic. Everything we do revolves around improving the state of wellness of our clients.

* QT096 El Arish Tropical Exotics Based at El Arish, between Townsville and Cairns in tropical North Queensland, we are a family-owned farm in 15 acres of rainforest specializing in providing Heliconias, Costas & Gingers for wholesale & retail. We also provide landscaping services. Check our blog

* QT146 Corymbia is owned and run by Rachel Pears & Russell who are environment professionals with a 5 acre Land for Wildlife property in Alligator Creek, overlooking Mt Elliot (Bowling Green NP), 25 kms south of Townsville near Magnetic Island. Our dry tropic forest offers great wildlife viewing and is the jumping off point for bushwalking, swimming & rock climbing in the NP.

* QU068 Village Herb Farm is a small farm situated in the hills above Cairns in Far North Queensland

* QU249 share their Blog with their WWOOFers, see their scenery, tree kangaroos, platypus & echidna...

* WN073 The secluded Boshack property is a family-run enterprise with an 'Outback Oasis' environment covering 250 acres, and features pristine virgin bushland, a large freshwater lake, wildlife and natural springs (pioneers waterhole still in place), only 1 1/2 hours North/East of Perth. Here, you can experience the special flora and fauna of the Australian bush and wilderness in its natural state. Our on-site facilities are eco-friendly, to preserve the harmony of the local habitat. Wattening Springs Nature Reserve of over 500 acres of unspoilt bushland, surrounds the Boshack property. This would normally cost you $195 per day and overnight, but you can have this experience for free in exchange for 4-5 hours WWOOFing work per day. Most sleep under the stars but en-suite accommodation in chalets is available nearby. Free transport to and from location.

* WS010 Noggerup Homestay is about 3 hours south west of Perth. They have a small permaculture based, intensive edible landscape to enjoy.

* WW063 of Oranje Tractor Wines,Albany’s only Organic Winery, achieved a 5 star winery rating in the “2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion”. Oranje Tractor was awarded the best winery in the Albany Region, making it into the “10 Dark Horses” selection, with most of their wines scoring 92 and above out of 100. Their 2004 Riesling with 95/100 was in the top 20 in Australia, 2003 & 2004 vintages scored 94/100.

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