Blogs from Home Hill, Queensland, Australia, Oceania
May 30th 2008
Well since I'm on a tight budget i managed to arrange a free lift down to Brisbane on one on the trucks taking fruit from the packing shed down to the markets. It was about 20 hours ride on some of the bumpiest roads I've been on, but was a great way to see some of the county side since your so high up. Thought I'd stick a few picture on my blog for you to take a look at.... read more
May 27th 2008
These are a few pictures from the job I’ve been doing in Gumlu. I've been working for North Queensland fresh packing capsicums, rock melons and honeydews. The job is steady and by the time I get back up there the hours should be 12-15 hour days 7 day weeks so should be able to get some money built up.... read more
May 25th 2008
My Home Hill Family. I was the first to get to the Malpass and found I was on my own for a few weeks but by the time I had come back from catching up with Curly in Mackay the place was really busy. Ended up making some really close friends who I hope will always remain in touch. We had a great time together and these are just a few pictures of us all together. There was a fair amount of drinking involved but the work was hard so you kind of needed it when you got in after a long day. You know I don't approve of drinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... read more
May 4th 2008
Well I started a job last Thursday and i can already say I’ve had enough. I've been picking Capsicums or Green peppers to you and me. It's all very low to the ground so my knees, back and neck have took a pounding, not to mention working in the sun all day. The only way i got through Saturday was by banging painkillers down like smarties. It's not very nice, especially if your tall and people usually only last a week so this week I’ll be working in a packing shed. The pays the same but it’s better conditions and mainly lifting. I've been working with another English lad, 2 Dutch and a French lad. There all a good laugh and it did make the days a bit more fun. It's picked up at the backpackers ... read more
April 16th 2008
Hey everyone. Sorry it's been a while since I’ve updated this. Got a few more entries to put in when I get chance as well. I've been all over the place trying to get work so I’ve finally ended up in a place called Home Hill in Northern Queensland. The farming season starts off next week and the hotel manager has got me a job in a packing shed. The place I’m staying is pretty cool; it’s an old pub with backpacker’s accommodation up stairs. The owners are really friendly and can't do enough for you so think I’ll enjoy staying here. They have some work for me to do to the hotel this week that will mean I get my accommodation free for the week. Plus the other bonus is there’s a pub down stairs ... read more
May 12th 2007
"Las Vegas of North Queensland", "Queenslands hidden gem !!", "Paradise Found !!". Just some of the comments that will never, ever be written about Home Hill !! The signs were there of course. When we got on the bus in Airlie Beach and told the driver we were going to Home Hill, he looked at me like I'd walked into his house on Christmas Day and peed on his kids. "Home Hill ?? Are you sure ??". "Er, yeah I'm sure". "Well I don't have any baggage tags for Home Hill, no-one normally gets off there". It should really have set alarm bells ringing at that point but for one reason or another, it didn't. We had phoned ahead to The Malpass Hotel in Home Hill from Airlie beach and was greeted by Phil the owner. ... read more
