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100 %
Last replied
14 Apr 2024
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100.0 %
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Feedback
35
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Description
Hi fellow Workawayers,
I live in one of the beautiful beaches north of Cairns. I need help around my yard with general gardening, yard work, maintenance and basic building. I have doggies that enjoy a regular daily walk too. I have a few projects that I'd like some help with - raised garden beds and aquaponic set up (I am very keen on growing my own food), cleaning up a shed space to make a beautiful, peaceful retreat area and some general paving. I have a suburban property 400m away from the beach which would make a good base from which to explore the rest of the Cairns region. I welcome the exchange that Workaway offers and look forward to meeting folk from around the world. I'm also quite the adventurous sort so am happy to have workawayers tag along on my adventures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have a very good knowledge of the local area and the east coast of Australia. I will be happy to take folk to special spots in the region and redirect their travels to amazing places that I have travelled to myself in Australia.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I am very interested in supporting the local food industry and growing my own food. Work would be quite manual as I have a fair bit of active maintenance and basic building to do including the gardening. Anyone with basic building and carpentry experience would be most welcome. I love creativity - it comes in many forms and am very happy for international folk to contribute their artistic talents to help beautify my property.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Surburban 3 bedroom house. One bedroom for one or two people if you don’t mind sharing with your travelling friend. House is small but cosy.
What else ...
There is a bus stop just around the corner from my house that can take you to a shopping center or into town. The house is 400m away from a beautiful tropical beach. I have bikes that can be used for cycling to local parks and shopping centers. I live in a quiet but beautiful suburb.
My house is not a party house. Come and stay with me if you are interested in good conversation and healthy food.
No drugs, smoking or alcohol thanks!
Just you and your travel stories.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 256567636928
Feedback (18)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta & Andrea) for host
Do you know what is the true meaning of Workaway? Finding a Home away from home. That's exactly what we found at Michelle's, and more: we found a second family! Michelle and her delightful "crew" are just the people (and animals) you want to meet when you travel abroad: they're welcoming, informed, funny and adventurous. Amber, also known as the… read more
19 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta & Andrea)
Dear Marta and Andrea,
A sincere and massive thank you for all that you did over your 2 week stay with the Yorkeys Knob crew. Thank you for brightening our house just with your presence. Thank you also for all the digging, paving, vegetable planting, laughing, cooking, practical help, dog walking, cleaning, teenager interacting, essay marking,… read more
A sincere and massive thank you for all that you did over your 2 week stay with the Yorkeys Knob crew. Thank you for brightening our house just with your presence. Thank you also for all the digging, paving, vegetable planting, laughing, cooking, practical help, dog walking, cleaning, teenager interacting, essay marking,… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Steven ) for host
I can't suggest this workaway enough!
I had a very nice stay with this family, they are amazing people, Michelle is probably the most easygoing and openminded person I've met in Australia so far, she told me a lot of interesting stories and she showed me a lot of places around the Daintree forest and Cairns, she even tought me some aborigenal… read more
I had a very nice stay with this family, they are amazing people, Michelle is probably the most easygoing and openminded person I've met in Australia so far, she told me a lot of interesting stories and she showed me a lot of places around the Daintree forest and Cairns, she even tought me some aborigenal… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven )
Hi fellow Workawayers,
Steven was just great. I can highly recommend him. He works hard and is very happy to engage in all tasks. He takes the initiative yet can also listen to instructions. I took great delight in listening to his stories and he listened to mine in return. All the dogs loved and accepted him. It is also wonderful to see him take… read more
Steven was just great. I can highly recommend him. He works hard and is very happy to engage in all tasks. He takes the initiative yet can also listen to instructions. I took great delight in listening to his stories and he listened to mine in return. All the dogs loved and accepted him. It is also wonderful to see him take… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Frances) for host
I absolutely loved staying with Michelle and her family :) they were all incredibly kind, friendly, welcoming and generous :)
My tasks were enjoyable and it was inspiring to see so much love put into a home.
Wishing you all the best and good luck with the Garden!! x
My tasks were enjoyable and it was inspiring to see so much love put into a home.
Wishing you all the best and good luck with the Garden!! x
3 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Frances)
Hebe was a wonderful and lively addition to my household.for thw week. She worked hard and didn't shy away from any of the tasks - including concreting and garden work. She was able to readily engage with all members of the family, grumpy teenager and dogs included.
Thanks Hebe and we wish you all the best on your travels. X
Thanks Hebe and we wish you all the best on your travels. X
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
21 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta & Andrea) for host
Do you know what is the true meaning of Workaway? Finding a Home away from home. That's exactly what we found at Michelle's, and more: we found a second family! Michelle and her delightful "crew" are just the people (and animals) you want to meet when you travel abroad: they're welcoming, informed, funny and adventurous. Amber, also known as the… read more
19 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta & Andrea)
Dear Marta and Andrea,
A sincere and massive thank you for all that you did over your 2 week stay with the Yorkeys Knob crew. Thank you for brightening our house just with your presence. Thank you also for all the digging, paving, vegetable planting, laughing, cooking, practical help, dog walking, cleaning, teenager interacting, essay marking,… read more
A sincere and massive thank you for all that you did over your 2 week stay with the Yorkeys Knob crew. Thank you for brightening our house just with your presence. Thank you also for all the digging, paving, vegetable planting, laughing, cooking, practical help, dog walking, cleaning, teenager interacting, essay marking,… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Steven ) for host
I can't suggest this workaway enough!
I had a very nice stay with this family, they are amazing people, Michelle is probably the most easygoing and openminded person I've met in Australia so far, she told me a lot of interesting stories and she showed me a lot of places around the Daintree forest and Cairns, she even tought me some aborigenal… read more
I had a very nice stay with this family, they are amazing people, Michelle is probably the most easygoing and openminded person I've met in Australia so far, she told me a lot of interesting stories and she showed me a lot of places around the Daintree forest and Cairns, she even tought me some aborigenal… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven )
Hi fellow Workawayers,
Steven was just great. I can highly recommend him. He works hard and is very happy to engage in all tasks. He takes the initiative yet can also listen to instructions. I took great delight in listening to his stories and he listened to mine in return. All the dogs loved and accepted him. It is also wonderful to see him take… read more
Steven was just great. I can highly recommend him. He works hard and is very happy to engage in all tasks. He takes the initiative yet can also listen to instructions. I took great delight in listening to his stories and he listened to mine in return. All the dogs loved and accepted him. It is also wonderful to see him take… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Frances) for host
I absolutely loved staying with Michelle and her family :) they were all incredibly kind, friendly, welcoming and generous :)
My tasks were enjoyable and it was inspiring to see so much love put into a home.
Wishing you all the best and good luck with the Garden!! x
My tasks were enjoyable and it was inspiring to see so much love put into a home.
Wishing you all the best and good luck with the Garden!! x
3 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Frances)
Hebe was a wonderful and lively addition to my household.for thw week. She worked hard and didn't shy away from any of the tasks - including concreting and garden work. She was able to readily engage with all members of the family, grumpy teenager and dogs included.
Thanks Hebe and we wish you all the best on your travels. X
Thanks Hebe and we wish you all the best on your travels. X
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
Thanks Mathilde for coming to stay with us here in Cairns. It was great to have your company and your hard work was appreciated.
Fellow hosts, Mathilde was hard working, friendly and innovative . As it was the beginning of my work away season I was not very organised but Mathilde showed initiative and did a great job.
All the best on your… read more
Fellow hosts, Mathilde was hard working, friendly and innovative . As it was the beginning of my work away season I was not very organised but Mathilde showed initiative and did a great job.
All the best on your… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I had the most incredible experience staying with Michelle. She's an amazing host, and she's doing what we expect from Workaway : it's not all about working for a host in exchange of accommodation, but it's mainly a cultural exchange. I enjoyed so much our conversations about our hobbies, our trips and our lives. The work was really easy and… read more
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérémy)
Thanks Jeremy and Charlene for your help around my home. The cooking was wonderful and the dogs loved your company.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.
pois chiche!! X
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.
pois chiche!! X
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jérémy) for host
Amazing experience in Michelle home's.
She's very lovely, and she helped us when we arrived in Australia.
We will not forget his two adorable dogs!
We did gardening, painting, cleaning and cooking a lot of very good meals.
She's very lovely, and she helped us when we arrived in Australia.
We will not forget his two adorable dogs!
We did gardening, painting, cleaning and cooking a lot of very good meals.
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Even though I only stayed a week and the weather being a little less than ideal Michelle was still able to take me to a few amazing places and I got to try like over 10 different new fruits ive never even heard of. Not to mention the best avacado and pineapple ive ever had in my life. I wont mention the Risotto :sweat_smile:. But foreal had a… read more
15 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Hi workaway folk,
Andrew was fantastic to have come and help around my home and I would definitely recommend him. Thanks for the wonderful couches that you made Andrew. Such a great a job! All the best. The Yorkeys Knob crew.
Andrew was fantastic to have come and help around my home and I would definitely recommend him. Thanks for the wonderful couches that you made Andrew. Such a great a job! All the best. The Yorkeys Knob crew.
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilly)
Fellow work away hosts, dear Lilly was an absolute delight. She completed all her tasks with enthusiasm and dedication. It was wonderful to have such an inspiring young lady as a role model for my daughter and a loving companion for my dogs. She really is someone that I would highly recommend.
We wish you all the best in all your future… read more
We wish you all the best in all your future… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lilly) for host
I literally couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Michelle and Amber and their lovely dogs Pog and Kena.
Even before I met them, because my stay was pretty much last minute, Michelle was very easy going and flexible so when I finally got to meet them it was no surprise that I instantly felt welcomed and in good company.
My tasks were… read more
Even before I met them, because my stay was pretty much last minute, Michelle was very easy going and flexible so when I finally got to meet them it was no surprise that I instantly felt welcomed and in good company.
My tasks were… read more
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Debbie & Tom)
Dearest Debbie and Tom were so wonderful to have around the house. So much fun and I couldn't stop them working! They were both so helpful and did a wonderful job of looking after my house and dogs and completing the frog pond. Thank you so much for your hard work. I'd highly recommend these two wonderful people - Tom's skills (including the… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Debbie & Tom) for host
Our hosts, Michelle and her daughter Amber, gave us a warm and friendly welcome along with their 2 lovely doggies Pog and Kena. We were made very much at home during our stay. We had lots of fun with Michelle and Amber and we loved spending time with them and their friends.
Michelle loves to grow her own fruit and vegetables and appreciates help… read more
Michelle loves to grow her own fruit and vegetables and appreciates help… read more
29 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
Dearest Carina,
Thank you for coming to my little home and leaving a permanent bit of Austria. Your mosaic was absolutely beautiful and you did a fantastic job.
Fellow workaway hosts - Carina is a delight - enthusiastic, hard working, kind and considerate. She took great care of my doggies. She also shares my love of beautiful places in the… read more
Thank you for coming to my little home and leaving a permanent bit of Austria. Your mosaic was absolutely beautiful and you did a fantastic job.
Fellow workaway hosts - Carina is a delight - enthusiastic, hard working, kind and considerate. She took great care of my doggies. She also shares my love of beautiful places in the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carina) for host
Thank you Michelle for the great workaway experience! I felt like home from the first minute. Michelle is so lovely! She took me to secret places and helped me to plan my trip down to Melbourne. The work was easy. I really enjoy the stay and I can highly recommend her as an host! :)
24 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lisandro) for host
Thanks Michelle! We live a beautiful experience with my cousin being her guests in a beautiful house full of positive energy. We learned a lot, worked, met and had fun, all with the company of Michelle and her adorable daughter. Super recomendable !!!
18 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisandro)
Dear Lisandro,
Thank you so much for the amazing vivacious energy you brought into my little home! It was an absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for all your help, including the hard work on the fish pond. A big Gracias for the Spanish lessons too. A wonderful teacher.
Fellow workaway hosts - you won't regret inviting Lisandro and Ailu into… read more
Thank you so much for the amazing vivacious energy you brought into my little home! It was an absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for all your help, including the hard work on the fish pond. A big Gracias for the Spanish lessons too. A wonderful teacher.
Fellow workaway hosts - you won't regret inviting Lisandro and Ailu into… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emmanuelle) for host
My stay at Michelle's was my first workaway experience, and what a great one ! I could not expect a better host, Michelle is caring, generous and funny ! She makes you feel comfortable in her home straight away and makes you discover a bit of gorgeous North Queensland in her free time. The work is easy and the area is so nice ! I would definitely… read more
18 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmanuelle)
Thank you Emmanuelle for your wonderful companionship, hard work, care for the doggies and the French lessons. Sorry about the terrible pronunciations!
Fellow workaway hosts - Emmanuelle was great to have in the home, trustworthy, helpful, caring, intelligent and light-hearted and funny. She has my full and sincere recommendation!
See you at the… read more
Fellow workaway hosts - Emmanuelle was great to have in the home, trustworthy, helpful, caring, intelligent and light-hearted and funny. She has my full and sincere recommendation!
See you at the… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ailen)
Dear Ailu,
Thank you so much for bringing your wonderful energy into my little home. It was a pleasure to host such a bright, enthusiastic young lady! Both you and Lisandro have left a little bit of Argentina here which will always remain.
Thank you for hard work, painting and concreting, and your help around the home including of course the… read more
Thank you so much for bringing your wonderful energy into my little home. It was a pleasure to host such a bright, enthusiastic young lady! Both you and Lisandro have left a little bit of Argentina here which will always remain.
Thank you for hard work, painting and concreting, and your help around the home including of course the… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ailen) for host
We stayed almost a week in Michelle's beautiful home and besides being an extraordinary experience, she was a great hostess. Very affectionate, eager to learn our culture, really funny and took us to know incredible places.
We hope to see you again, and thank you for everything you've done for us.
:two_hearts:ailen y lisandro (your argentinian… read more
We hope to see you again, and thank you for everything you've done for us.
:two_hearts:ailen y lisandro (your argentinian… read more
28 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chase) for host
Michelle is amazing and kind! My workaway experience with her was one of the best I've had primarily due to her kindness, generosity, relaxed house near the beach, and amazing food. The work is very fair and diverse. She is really easy to talk to and went our of her way to do things for me. She is also a source of knowledge for the area! You won't… read more
8 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Beth & Stephen)
I'm not just saying this because Beth and Ste gave me an awesome rap - one of the most lovely young couples ever. Hard working, enthusiastic, awesomely creative and very loving towards dogs and all animals for that matter!
Whoever hosts these two certainly won't be short of a laugh either!
We lots of fun and these guys are very easy to live… read more
Whoever hosts these two certainly won't be short of a laugh either!
We lots of fun and these guys are very easy to live… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Beth & Stephen) for host
Where should I begin.... This has to be the best experience we have had in Australia yet!! Michelle welcomed us in to her family and what a lovely family she had. We are thoroughly going to miss her and of course the beautiful doggies. Her home was great, we had lots of fun cooking and learning different dishes (sushi and Yorkshire puddings) and… read more
28 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvan & Veronica)
Veronica and Silvan were absolutely wonderful to live with! We miss them too! The dogs sulked for three days!
They were both amazingly kind, helpful and considerate. A blessing to live with. The work! They made some wonderful things - Wishing composts, mosaic benches. I won't forget the cooking either - Swiss bread and Traditional… read more
They were both amazingly kind, helpful and considerate. A blessing to live with. The work! They made some wonderful things - Wishing composts, mosaic benches. I won't forget the cooking either - Swiss bread and Traditional… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Silvan & Veronica) for host
Michelle ist the very very very best host you can imagine: Always friendly, kind, helpful, hospitable, positive and happy. We spent several weeks at Michelles place and had an amazing time with her, her daughter Amber and the three dogs. (The daily walks with the dogs on the nearby beach were always beautiful and relaxing.) The work was easy and… read more
8 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Yvonne & Julian)
Yvonne and Julian,
Ohhh I am very touched. Thank you for your message. You two were both amazing - worked so hard, helpful and so easy to get along with. Thank you so Much for all your hard work. I wIll send photos when the yard is finished! We will always remember your contribution to our home.
I wish you all the best with the rest of your… read more
Ohhh I am very touched. Thank you for your message. You two were both amazing - worked so hard, helpful and so easy to get along with. Thank you so Much for all your hard work. I wIll send photos when the yard is finished! We will always remember your contribution to our home.
I wish you all the best with the rest of your… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Yvonne & Julian) for host
We're just want to say :Thank you! We loved our stay in your wonderful house while playing and walking with the dogs. We painted outside with different colours, planted some vegetables and of course got some dirt in the pool that you'll have some day a beautiful green area instead of it. The exchange of the language, the awesome and delicious food… read more
4 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
Michelle is the best host I have had, I had a wonderful time in Cairns! Although it was only 10 days, she showed me around Kuranda and the Daintree, brought me to the most beautiful places and helped me finding a new place to stay. Gardening and planting trees was fun – there is amazing tropical fruit growing in her garden and the vegetarian food… read more
21 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Thanks to Nina for making my first work away experience fantastic. She is a very hard worker and very easy to get along with. We wish her the best on her journey and recommend her highly. Thanks Nina! Xxx
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Thank you Lucia. You were wonderful too. Hopeople you are having a great time on your journey. See you in Italy one day. Thanks for the Italian lessons - speaking and cooking. Kena birichina is still sfacciata. Xx g
(Excellent
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30 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
I had a great time with Michelle! I stayed there 2 weeks in April 2015, I did some houseworks and I painted a blue door and two yellow walls. I shown her how to cook lemon risotto and mushroom risotto. She took me to the rainforest, in Malanda, in Kuranda, in Cairns and gave me precious advices about things to see and to do in this area. She has… read more
