FREE Stay for Helpers at Berry Springs Farmstay 🏊♀️
Experience the calm of country living in the Northern Territory 🌿
At Berry Springs Property, caretakers and helpers can enjoy life surrounded by tropical gardens, friendly animals, and open space while assisting with daily property care and outdoor projects.
A refreshing 12-meter pool
Free Wi-Fi and peaceful surroundings
Space to grow your own vegetables
The company of our gentle farm animals
Lend a hand with animal care, gardening, weeding, or light property maintenance, and experience the calm rhythm of rural life.
If you’re seeking a peaceful, practical, and nature-filled stay, we’d love to welcome you. 🌾🌞
Enjoy caretaking in Berry Springs, Darwin—living close to Berry Springs Nature Park and only a 40-minute drive from Darwin Airport.
Right next to Berry Springs Nature Park, caretakers can support our animals and soak up the NT lifestyle: shady swimming holes, handy local shops, the Territory Wildlife Park, and Litchfield National Park only 40 minutes from the property.
Take a dip in our 12 m saltwater pool—crystal clear, well-maintained, and perfect for cooling off in peaceful surroundings with lovely views. Please note: there is no separate pool fence; children are welcome only with active adult supervision at all times.
Set your own schedule—you choose the dates and length. From a quick escape to a longer caretaking stay, we’ll tailor it to you. Wander the property, relax with our pets, and savour your time here.
Love tropical outback living? Apply with a small, refundable deposit paid upfront; refunded after a successful stay for the agreed period.
Not sure if it suits you? Read our expectations first.
Adventure awaits just a short drive from Litchfield National Park. Base yourself at Berry Springs Farmstay for tranquil nights and easy access to waterfalls, walking trails, and classic NT landscapes—perfect for day trips and weekend escapes.
Help with animal care (feeding, watering, gentle attention—and occasional fence/enclosure fixes), plant maintenance, and property upkeep. Offer general assistance wherever needed, and be flexible and reliable so everything runs smoothly.
Revegetation efforts: Help plant new native bushes and trees to restore natural habitat.
Attract native birds: Support our push to welcome and sustain local bird populations.
Eco-friendly initiative: Be part of a hands-on project that boosts biodiversity.
Sustainable living: Create a thriving environment for native wildlife.
Green contribution: Every plant helps transform the property into a vibrant, bird-friendly haven.
Donate native bushes:
Prefer local native tubestock (hardy, low-water). You can donate plants on arrival or message us to arrange a drop-off. No plants? You can also sponsor a shrub and we’ll purchase and plant it during our next revegetation day.
Wetland restoration: Help tidy and shape an area into a beautiful, functioning wetland habitat.
Support Burdekin ducks: Contribute to creating safe feeding and nesting zones for local Burdekin ducks.
Enhance biodiversity: Join hands-on efforts to increase the diversity of native plants and wildlife.
Eco-friendly initiative: Be part of a sustainable project that supports NT native species.
Nature conservation: Help transform the property into a thriving ecosystem for birds and wildlife.
Landscaping: Assist with building rock and water gardens to stabilise banks and improve habitat.
Note: We’ll provide guidance on plant choices, simple tools, and safe work areas.
