Free Accommodation in exhange for work in Australia
Free Accommodation in Exchange for Work at Berry Springs Farmstay, Northern Territory 🌿🌞
Looking for a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Australia? Berry Springs Farmstay offers free accommodation in exchange for your help on our hobby farm in the stunning Northern Territory.
Whether you’re interested in animal care, gardening, or general farm maintenance, we have a variety of projects that will give you hands-on experience while you enjoy the peace and serenity of farm life.
If you’re ready to experience life on a working farm in Australia and enjoy free accommodation in exchange for your help, we’d love to hear from you! Visit BerrySpringsFarmstay.com.au for more details and to apply.
Come enjoy the beauty of Berry Springs, meet like-minded individuals, and make memories while living a farm life! 🌾🐾
Free Stay: In exchange for your help. You’ll have your own space to relax after a productive day.
Beautiful Location: Our farm is located in Berry Springs, just 40 minutes from Darwin, surrounded by nature, wildlife, and the peaceful atmosphere of the Top End.
Experience: Learn new skills in animal care, gardening, farm maintenance, and rural living.
A Supportive Community: Work alongside a team of dedicated helpers, sharing stories and experiences while contributing to the farm’s success.
Help with Farm Tasks: This includes feeding animals, maintaining enclosures, weeding, gardening, and general upkeep of the property.
Commitment to Animal Care: While you’ll have time to explore the region, we ask that someone remains with the animals to ensure their well-being.
A Willing and Positive Attitude: No experience required—just bring a strong work ethic and a love for nature and animals!
We are a rural property and just call us Berry Springs Farm Stay because we are living in the bush, have some pets like ducks, chicken, geese, goats and even rescue donkeys. We are not a commercial farm, but a very unique rural property. We are trying to grow some native bush tucker, herbs and fruits trees to be self sufficient one day.
In exchange of 3 hours/day helping.
Please check our income opportunities!
Please click on the following page and select the accommodation of your choice + the dates.
We have introduced a refundable Bond of 5,-AUD/day with a minimum stay of 30 days so that our helpers can reserve the room of their choice. Please check our Terms and Conditions.
No, you are not in a paid work situation.
You can stay here for FREE and help us for 3 hours per day until you find a paid job. Make sure to secure your room for your planned time-frame first.
Yes, that’s possible if you are happy to help us for 3 hours/day. Make sure to book your FREE room upfront and transfer the refundable Bond!
All our rooms, facilities and services are for free. There are no Booking fees for our rooms. The Bond is fully refundable. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
By staying at Berry Springs Farmstay, you agree to these terms and conditions. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy your time on the farm!
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay for all our guests, we ask that you kindly review and adhere to the following terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before Arrival
During which hours can I reach you by phone or expect a response to my inquiries?
We are really busy tending to the animals and plants, especially early morning and sunset at feeding times. The best time to SMS (0487011958) is between the hours of 9am to 5pm. You can alternatively leave a Whatsapp (+61487011958) message at any time and we will respond typically within a day.
What time is check-in?
You can complete check-in anytime after 8am. Please confirm with us your time of arrival.
Please give us an idea of when you will arrive so that someone can be available to assist you.
What time is check-out?
You are asked to vacate by the latest 10am.
When are the scheduled times for animal feeding?
We are usually feeding the animals around 7 in the morning and again at 7 in the evening.
What are the designated hours for pool access?
We allow our helpers to use the pool between 10 in the morning and 7 in the night. Sunset is a spectacular time to take a dip and watch the sunset. Please arrange this with us before you come so we can ensure a great experience.
Do you accept children?
We accept families with children over 12 years.
What is the minimum stay period?
You need to stay for at least 2 weeks.
FAQ's for Backpacker and Travellers
Everyone who likes to help out, has no criminal history and can even provide references.
We are expecting your help on our hobby farm.
3 hours every day:Around 2 hours in the morning and 1 in the night if you are helping with the animals.
If you are helping for 5 hours/day we will be able to reimburse you for your weekly groceries. Please check with us upfront if we have the budget for it.
Sorry, we can maybe connect you with other travelers who are helping here.
No, however it is not suitable for children under 12.
Yes away from our animals and other guest at the front area of our property.
Don’t come then!
Don’t come!
There are options for social media positions. However show us your work examples before!
No, we are not in a position to pay you besides for free accommodation. However sometimes we require specific projects to be done and you are welcome to tell us about your qualifications and capabilities before your stay.
At least 2 weeks, however we prefer 4 weeks to start with.
Sorry, no. We have already too many pets here.
Yes, that’s possible. Make sure to apply with your references!
Sorry, our pets are not happy with strangers coming and going.
Yes as long you are not using too much of our data.
Yes, we require a refundable bond of 5,-/night which needs to be paid upfront.
At the end of your stay you will receive your bond back. Please check our Terms & Conditions!
Our basic kitchen is outside since we don’t want to get insects in the house.
There are bathrooms on each side of the house. Please ask us at your arrival!
There is a washing machine and sink behind the second building. Please ask us for direction! Bring your own soap!