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Tour Itinerary Please note that "Garawilla" is a "Working Farm" and that no week is ever the same as the other. While the core of the program is always covered, the activities on each course day change subject to jobs needing to be done on the farm. Please refer to the program below as an example program. Sunday 10.05am The Country Link train leaves Central Station in Sydney. Meet your fellow Jackaroos and Jillaroos on the train and enjoy the ride through the beautiful Hunter Valley in good company. In Tamworth the train is met by a Counrty Link Coach that will bring you to Bingara droping you off directly 50m away from your overnight stay in The Sportsman's Hotel. John your host for the week will meet you off the bus. Enjoy a meal and a few drinks with you new made friends and meet other fellow Jackaroo & Jillaroos that made their journey by their own transport or arrived from Brisbane. Monday 8.30am Pick up from accommodation by Jackaroo Jillaroo Host John. Brief announcement by the Farm staff, welcoming new Jackeroos & Jillaroos, providing overview of property, preview Jackaroo Jillaroo program. Introduction to Aussie Horsemanship, Australian Stock saddle, Whip,Saddle bag and Quad pot and other Stockman (Aussie word for cowboy)gear. 11.00am Smoko (morning tea) Shoeing demonstration. Meet your horse, saddling Horse, 12.30pm lunch, 2.00pm ride along the River checking Foals and Mares in Paddocks. 5.00pm transfer to Homestead. Kickback after a shower and a good meal and enjoy the country sunset on the wide veranda of the Homestead. Tuesday 7.30am Aussie Breakfast 8.30am Sheep Skills. Demonstration & participation in sheep shearing with a shearer.(Seasonal!) Learn how to shed, Fly Blown Sheep, to sex sheep. Learn general sheep maintenance “Roustabout” in the Woolshed. Learn how to pickup fleece, throw the fleece, skirt the fleece, roll the wool, sweep up the locks and all other general duties. 10.00am Smoko Smoko: Billy tea & baked damper 10.30am Sheep Skills (cont): Demonstration of working dogs rounding up and penning sheep. Learn basic “Livestock Handling” duties including how to handle sheep in the yards & race. Learn how to draft & count sheep. Learn how to drench sheep. Learn how to identify sheep sexes, breeds, age and health. Learn all general sheep maintenance & care Sheep maintenance, Crutching sheep, Woolshed Roustabouting, Pressing Wool, Back lining, Treating Fly Blown Sheep, 12.30pm Lunch The Farm Station Woolshed & Yards Packed Lunch 2.00pm Sheep Skills (cont) "Work in Progress" The Farm Station Woolshed & Yards Yard Work. Pen & Drench Sheep in Race. Muster Sheep back into paddocks. 5.00pm Free Time, Dinner, Evening entertainment. Wednesday 7.30am Aussie Breakfast 8.30am Cattle muster. Learn how to work cattle on horseback. 11.00am Smoko 11.30h Cattle muster continued. Muster cattle into yards. 1.00am lunch 1.30am Cattle Yard work. Learn how to work with cattle in the yards. Explanation of work to be done including drafting cattle and how to force cattle up the race. Learn safety & precautions when working with cattle in yards including gates, movements around yards and cattle temperaments. 6.30pm Free time, Dinner, Evening entertainment. Thursday 7.30am Aussie Breakfast 8.30am Stockman's Skills. Learn about horse health care, maintenance, diet, behavior, history, farriering, dental etc. Feed and check horses. “Work in Progress” Farriering, drenching horses, caring for sick or injured horses, replace lost shoe, dentist, horse gentler. 10.00am Smoko Smoko: Billy tea & baked damper 10.30am Horse Skills The Farm Station Boundary Ride. Check fences, clear and repair “pop holes” and damage caused by kangaroos, pigs and vermin “Work in Progress” 12.30pm Lunch 2.00pm Stockman Skills The Farm Station Fencing. Learn how to build a stock proof fence. Learn how to dig holes and position posts, strainers, stays etc. Learn how to spin wire and strain a fence. Learn use of fencing equipment including spinner, fencing pliers, drill and strainers. Learn how to repair a fence including damaged “pop holed” fence. Learn how to hang a gate. 6.30pm Free time, Dinner, Evening entertainment Friday 7.30am Aussie Breakfast 8.30am Handling young Horses. Learn how to approach young horses, their behavior patterns, thinking patterns and safety aspects in handling a young horse. 10.00am Smoko "Work in Progress" 10.30am Horse Skills (cont.)breaking/starting a young horse. Ground work, getting the horse to trust you through games. Introducing horse to gear and tack. 12.30pm Lunch 2.00pm Horse Skills (cont.) Ride and swim with the horses in the River. 5.00pm Farewell Farewell beers with your fellow Jackaroos and Jillaroos and other local Stockmen at the Pub. Enjoy the company and the memories of a great week. Slipping into your comfy bed upstarts at the end of the night Saturday Enjoy a nice breakfast at the Sportsman's hotel, then jump onto The Country Link Bus leaving Bingara at 8.26am and will meet the Country Link Train in Tamworth. Everyone arrives back in Sydney at 5.10pm

7 Day Jackaroo Jillaroo Sydney, Australia

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Departs from:> Departing Sydney Central Station at 10.05am every Sunday of the year (except in the weeks of Christmas & New Years Eve), returning on the following Saturday by Country Link Train at 5.10pm. Visits: Travelling through the Hunter Valley and Tamworth, the Country Musik Capital of Australia. Visiting Bingara and other local villages and stations. Please note: If one is intersted to stop and spend more time in the Hunter Valley or Tamworth, we have can a Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 7 Days Leaves: Sydney Returns to: Sydney Full Itinerary What to bring Camera Towel Light Refreshments Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Change of Clothes Warm Clothing old cloth that can get dirty.Can be picked up for a couple of dollars at the local OPshop) Included in price Tips / Gratuities Breakfast Tour Guide Entry Fees Meals Hotel / Hostel Pickup Accommodation all tack and gear Accommodation Provided: - Station Style Homestead Cottage (Homestead sleeps up to 4 people per room. We give couples a room to them selfes at no extra cost if numbers permit.) Category: Adventure tours Fitness Required Moderate

7 Day Jackaroo Jillaroo Sydney, Australia

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour JACKAROO JILLAROO AUSTRALIA About Jackaroo Jillaroo Australia: We from Jackaroo Jillaroo Australia offer some great products that enable you to experience the real Australian life on farms in Outback New South Wales! The Jackaroo Jillaroo School is a very popular product. It is held on a farm in Bingara, a very pretty country town on the banks of the Gwydir River. The farm is a cattle and horse farm and in September each year there are about 70 foals being born on the place. John your host is a fantastic horseman and stock man and you will work along side him in his day to day jobs, working with young horses, handling foals, mustering cattle/horses, working cattle in the yards and learn how to crack that whip. You will do a lot of horse riding along and through the beautiful river and if you are keen you can take a dip in one of the beautiful waterholes and swim with your horse. Participants stay in a great homestead cottage and enjoy yummy home cooked meals. At night people kick back on the veranda or around the campfire and enjoy a yarn with their new made friends, looking at the stars. Beginners are well catered for. A one on one instruction enables to gain skills fast while taking part in the action. Riders will enjoy the best riding of their lifes! We offer 5 day and 12 day Courses! This is where you'll find all the best horses, schools, travel, adventures and jobs under the one hoof… FAQs For Jackaroo Jillaroo Australia Ask us a question