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Description
We are always in need of help gardening and various other outdoor chores on our 5 acre property in the bush. We work pretty long hours, so visitors have time to themselves to explore our beautiful environment with waterfalls on the local creek just 30 minutes walk away. Over 50 species of bird life have been spotted on our property. Resident wallabies, bandicoots and possums (if you're up at night). A bike can be provided however there is a bus at the door (1 morning and 1 afternoon service). Walking distance from the local village and railway station to Sydney or Blue Mountains stops. You are welcome to spend some time with Peter at his environmental education centre and help out with the worm farms, bush tucker, native plants and vegetable gardens. Huge selection of books of all genres available to read on the deck or in our private garden setting. All water is rainwater, solar powered home, wifi/cable ethernet, TV and a couple of streaming options available.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Sustainable living; we are teachers and run a non-profit environmental organisation. Care of native animals/environment; sustainable building; organic living; TESOL teacher.
Help
We live on 5 acres of natural bushland and are always in need of gardening and maintenance. We both work long hours and need help with gardening mostly but also other tasks. Some occasional house tasks and cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own bedroom and bathroom. Camping if wanted (tent provided). All linen, pillows, etc provided.
What else ...
We are close to shops, bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, natural swimming holes (our property is bordered by national park and swimming areas). Close to tourist towns of Katoomba, Blackheath, etc (many local and tourist attractions such as Three Sisters, Scenic Skyway, Hydro majestic, the Edge cinema, eateries, cafes, tours, etc). Have had many volunteers and travellers stay at our home for many years. We live a fairly quiet lifestyle however love to meet up with friends, have dinner parties and BBQ's. Love music, animals and nature. Like minded people who live a sustainable lifestyle are always welcome. Only plant based, biodegradable, chemical free products used in our home. These are all provided for visitors.
Volunteers must be genuine and willing to help and have good references/referees (if possible).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Free and usually reliable internet via wifi and (in some parts of the house by ethernet). Service is classified as fibre to the home and usually runs at Download of Mbps 211.43 and Upload Mbps 22.32 ag to Speedtest.net
Space for parking camper vans
Campervan space available off road within 10m of house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
Peter and Tracey are both very knowledgeable and passionate people who have traveled and experienced a lot with some great stories.
Thanks for having us, hope your build goes well :)
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Peter and Tracey are both very knowledgeable and passionate people who have traveled and experienced a lot with some great stories.
Thanks for having us, hope your build goes well :)
You'll have your bedroom in their place but most of the time you'll have the whole flat for yourself since their working during the day. When we arrived they picked us up at the nearby train station and received us with a warm and welcoming… read more
Peter and Tracey are great people. Beautiful to talk to, with heaps of amazing stories and they both are a vast source of knowledge.
Peter can share heaps of info about worm farms, composting, building, healthy eating, geopolitics, etc.
Tracey has her… read more
* Our escape-artist furry babies miss you already! Our fur babies were left in the best of hands with Portia and Billy who walked them daily, played with them, fed them and gave them lots of TLC;
* We came home every night to a clean home, amazing… read more
I enjoyed the long talks with Peter about politics, ecology, and other fun subjects, and the moments shared… read more
There are many walks nearby and the train to the city is 15mins away.
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