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Come and help around my yard with general gardening and yard work by the beach north of Cairns, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    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, paving 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 - paving, pruning fruit trees and I would love to set up bees in my backyard this year (please let me know if you are allergic to bees). I am very keen on growing my own food and try to grow as much as I can. Some wonderful workawayers helped me set up an aquaponics system last year.
    I also have purchased a little catamaran and would love some help tidying it up.
    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 - hiking,kayaking and if this catamaran is working, potentially some sailing!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    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
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Charity work
    Farming
    Plant care
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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: Fluent

    This 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

    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. I also have dogs who are part of the family so folk must be happy to live closely with our furry friends.

  • What else ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 256567636928

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