Quite frequently, you may want to spend a longer time in hosted accommodation, whether in a farm stay or a homestay. This gives you a chance to really get to know your hosts and their family and to become familiar with the surroundings. Often, your hosts have spent their lives in the area and know all the local attractions and secrets. With long stays, you will have the chance to try them all.Long stays at a working farm will enable you to get a close look at farming life and you may well find yourself getting a taste for the rural lifestyle. Depending on how long your stays are, you will get to see how the changing seasons affect work and life in rural Australia.
These long stays are often part of a package deal for students coming to Australia to learn English and to experience our unique culture and lifestyle. During these long stays, you will not only be able to learn the language and culture, but you will also get a chance to try out your new-found skills with your hosts.
Long stays in a rural setting are perfect for professional writers who want peace and quiet so they can concentrate on their best-sellers without the noise and constant distractions of city life.
Long stays tend to be at a lower rate than short-term stays. Check with your chosen bed and breakfast to find out the number of nights’ accommodation that qualify you for a “long stay” discount rate.
