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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
Reply rate
97.4 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
42
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Description
am a retired man from Australia and have lived in Fiji for a number of years and have not long moved to our 17 acre small farm.
Help is needed on the farm which has been neglected for a few years and needs some TLC.
Long grass and weeds need cutting back, trees trimmed and new trees planted and veggie gardens set up, lawn mowing, brush cutting and painting.
We are located on Nawai back road 30 min walk to Queens Rd and 20 min by bus to Nadi.
We live with the local community and there is a Seventh Day Adventist church near by.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Intergrate with the local children, parents and educate them about where the travellers come from and learn about the local customs and language.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The jobs that need to be done include, long grass and weeds need cutting back, trees and bush's
trimed, new trees planted and veggie gardens set up. Lawn mowing, brush cutting and painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accom is a bus with a double bed, own shower and toilet and cooking area.
We supply basic food for 5 hours work a day, 5 days a week.
What else ...
Plenty to do in Fiji, swimming, snorkling on the reef, sightseeing. Getting around Fiji is very easy as local transport goes everywhere, from small carriers to bus's and is very cheap.
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: 292345966613
Feedback (18)
3 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie was a joy to have around the house settled straight into the routine and was accepted by the kids Billy the dog 🐕 and Kat the cat 🐈 which was very important. Very self motivated, independent and willing to try her hand anything. Would recommend her for any stay and would welcome her back again.
(Excellent
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11 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Yannik )
Had a wonderful experience with these two easy to get on with and willing to try their hand at anything. I would recommend them to anyone looking for good workers and happy 😊 people. Wish them all the best in the future.
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (smammi)
Picked up from the airport feed her,in the morning said she couldn't stay to quiet and saw a spider been communicating for 6 months with lots of pictures knew what she was coming to,very disappointed
(Negative
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.6)
Communication:
(5.0)
3 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)
Julie was a joy to have around the house settled straight into the routine and was accepted by the kids Billy the dog 🐕 and Kat the cat 🐈 which was very important. Very self motivated, independent and willing to try her hand anything. Would recommend her for any stay and would welcome her back again.
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Yannik )
Had a wonderful experience with these two easy to get on with and willing to try their hand at anything. I would recommend them to anyone looking for good workers and happy 😊 people. Wish them all the best in the future.
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (smammi)
Picked up from the airport feed her,in the morning said she couldn't stay to quiet and saw a spider been communicating for 6 months with lots of pictures knew what she was coming to,very disappointed
(Negative
)
6 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Ella was a joy to have around especially over Christmas. Always wanted to keep busy enjoyed gardening lighting fires and painting. Always a smile wish her well in her travels.
(Excellent
)
4 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
Ron came to pick me up and made me feel at ease straight away :) the bus was a great place to stay, it was cool in temp and spacious with a very comfy bed. Great to have own toilet/shower room too. The work was more than fair and I really enjoyed my time- will always remember Xmas day at Ron's house with Kat and Billy (the cat and dog)! Ron took… read more
18 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Freya was a joy to have around always had a smile. She was willing to get her hands dirty and learn new skills. She got on well with Billy dog and Kat the cat which is a big plus .would recommend her to anyone and wish her all the best.
(Excellent
)
29 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Joao Paulo & Melissa )
Lovely couple no job was to hard and willing to learn found out that they liked gardening. Settled in well with family life and Billy dog 🐶 and Kat the cat 🙀 loved them.
(Excellent
)
28 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
It was a pleasure having Grace joining the family she fitted in straight away with full approval from Billy 🐕 and Kat the 🐈. Very keen to do any job once started had to finish it. Would recommend her to anyone.
(Excellent
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20 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanjabu)
Tanja was a pleasure to have around the house, no job was to much.
(Very good
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19 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tanjabu) for host
Ron is very kind and friendly. He has a lovely dog Billie and a cute cat Kat. I enjoyed my stay with him. He was always helpful and the tasks he has given to me were always easy and fun. I can recommend staying with him 😊
4 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Greta & Sina) for host
We stayed with Ron for 10 days and had such a good time. The farm is very nice and peaceful. He is a really kind and chill person, fun to hang out with, he even showed us around Nadi and took us to the beach which we really appreciated. ☺️
20 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Greta & Sina)
Two lovely girls to have around the place willing to learn and work at any task given to them. I wish them luck in the future.
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (SHIH)
Joyu was a pleasure to have around the house willing to help, learn and always smiling. Got on well with Billy the dog 🐶 and Kat the cat 🙀 both missed her when she left. The house was very quiet when she left would recommend her any stay. Wishing her all the best for the future.
Regards Ron.
Regards Ron.
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
My workaway with Ron was great. I learned a lot about building and the food he cooks is delicious. Sleeping in the Van next to his house was also really nice. I also had a lot of fun with the dog, billy and Cat the cat. I am very thankful that I had the chance to see a part of the real life in fiji beside tourist places.
12 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
Had a lovely time with Stefanie always a smile ☺, she was willing to get stuck in and willing to learn she now knows how to knock nails in and use a level. Got on well with Billy the dog 🐶 and Kat the cat 🙀. Would recommend her to anyone who wants a good worker ,wish her well in everything she does.
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Michaela Jessica) for host
I had a great stay with Ron. Unfortunately, it rained a lot during the two weeks, so we couldn't work as much as planned. But at the good days we could do some work and I relly liked to help whereever I could.
I really appreciated the musical education;). Ron knows a lot about music and we watched different concerts on Dvd (some songs I do have on… read more
I really appreciated the musical education;). Ron knows a lot about music and we watched different concerts on Dvd (some songs I do have on… read more
11 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela Jessica)
It was lovely having Michaela around,she was willing to learn and no job was to hard. She cooked some lovely meals.I would recommend her to anyone and wish her all the best for her future travels.
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
Ron is the man! At the last minute I ended up staying at this amazing paradise which is also known as the "healing lands", when a connecting flight out of Fiji was cancelled. He was quick to answer messages and even picked me up from the airport! I can't begin to thank him enough for his generosity and kind spirit. While there I got to spend my… read more
1 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
I rescued Chloe from Nadi airport after her connecting flight to NZ was cancelled due to the flooding. She was a joy to have around, there was never a dull moment ,she was willing to put her hand to anything she was called upon to do. After 2 weeks when she left the house was very quiet. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a hard worker and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
The work Ron had us do was completely fair, he offered good company and nice food! His place was lovely and he was very welcoming and happy to share his life with us for a week. Many thanks Ron, take care.
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy and luke were great to have around no job was to hard for them. We got held up a bit due to the never ending monsoonal rain but what got done was great. I would recommend Lucy to anyone who wanted a hard worker and cheerful person, great with animals Billy dog 🐶 and kat the cat miss her.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Olivia)
The only way to describe Olivia and Lukas is that they are two lovely people and it was a joy having them staying. I went vegetarian for a week and they cooked some awesome meals. They had great work ethics and nothing was to hard and were willing to learn. It was very sad when they left they were fun to have around. Would highly recommend them.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lukas & Olivia) for host
Our Workaway with Ron was amazing and made our time in Fiji very special. The farm is an awesome place with sugar cane and cassava growing out at the front of the property. There are also young coconut palms, a mango tree, and even a guava orchard.
Over the course of the week, we helped out with a couple of jobs around the place including… read more
Over the course of the week, we helped out with a couple of jobs around the place including… read more
22 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rich)
It was good having Rich here even if was for a short time, got a few jobs done with his help. I would recommend him highly as a good worker and a person you can get on well with.
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rich) for host
It was great to stay with Ron at his beautiful and quirky home.
Loved helping out with some light construction work at this relaxed place in a beautiful location. Billy the dog will instantly become your new best friend. It was a shame I couldn't stay longer! I'd highly recommended.
Loved helping out with some light construction work at this relaxed place in a beautiful location. Billy the dog will instantly become your new best friend. It was a shame I couldn't stay longer! I'd highly recommended.
18 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lemorah)
It was a real pleasure having this lovely bubble person staying with me at short notice, she was a delight to have around the place you sometimes managed to get a word in, if you ever get the chance to have her stay with you take it, you won't regret it.
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lemorah) for host
Ron is a sweet hearted beautiful human being and I highly recommend staying with him!
I had an emergency and needed somewhere to stay and he responded immediately!
He is so open and welcoming into his home and his life. He lives 30minutes from Nadi and was kind enough to drive me to and from there there a few times when he was going in. He was… read more
I had an emergency and needed somewhere to stay and he responded immediately!
He is so open and welcoming into his home and his life. He lives 30minutes from Nadi and was kind enough to drive me to and from there there a few times when he was going in. He was… read more
2 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zofia)
It was a pleasure having Zofia staying with me. It was hard keeping up with her in jobs to do, she wouldn't stop and would put her hand at anything. Would recommend her for any workaway she goes for. With her being the first workaway for over 2 years she was great 👍 👌
(Excellent
)
10 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mona) for host
We stayed with Ron & Janet for almost three weeks and it was a real good experience! The view from their house is just beautiful! Ron and Janet are really nice and easy going people. They even picked us up from the airport and drove us to our next destination in Fiji. Thanks again for everything!
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elin) for host
I had such an amazing time I don’t even know where to start… First off, Ron & Janet are fantastic people! I felt welcome from the first minute and the whole stay was just brilliant. They provide basic stuff like bread, butter, eggs etc. so you have to buy the other food you want and cook on your own, which I found more than fair considering I… read more
6 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
Ron and Janet are amazing and geuinley the nicest people ever.
They are reasonable and fair in what they expect from you and their house is beautiful. I loved every minute of my first workaway, thank you for having me!
I hope to see you both again at some point!
They are reasonable and fair in what they expect from you and their house is beautiful. I loved every minute of my first workaway, thank you for having me!
I hope to see you both again at some point!
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma was a delightful person to have in our home. She was a very hard worker and would tackle anything. She was well organized even down to organizing others. We wish Gemma all the best for the future.
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adelle)
Adelle is a lovely, bubbly person and it was delightful having Adelle in our home. She was not afraid to get in and work hard and enjoy what she was doing. Hoping we can catch up sometime in the future.
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Adelle) for host
Ron and Janet go above and beyond to look after their workawayers and I will never forget me time there! The location is stunning and everything about the accommodation is homely and comforting. The work is definitely fair for what you get in return but don't be that person who complains about getting muddy and sweaty because you will be!
I was… read more
I was… read more
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
We were very grateful to have Marc in our home. He is a great worker, he would set his own tasks and aimed a finishing them. Marc could mix with anyone and made friends easily we wish Marc all the best in the future.
(Excellent
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17 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
I spent one month with Ron and Janet, the experience was great, they were very kind and the place is awesome, a self-cointained 3 bedroom house with all you need, you would pay a lot of money for the views the veranda's house has. There's a nice swiminpool down the beach (10-15min walking) which I could use. The jobs were easy, did some painting… read more
6 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cynthia)
These two New Yorker's were amazing workers and were a joy to have in our home we wish them well in all their travels and Kat missed you
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host
Ron & Janet were amazing hosts! Their home is truly a little slice of heaven, very cozy and secluded up on a hill. Our time with them was wonderful, the work was a good challenge and the hours/situation was more than fair. They took us into town one day with them, which was great fun too. Thanks Ron & Janet! Say hello to Cat for us
22 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
It was so a pleasure meeting Janet and Ron! We spent 1 week in their little paradise. The most of the time we pull up weeds:)
Furthermore you can easily go in your free time to sigatoka, nadi or suva :)
Thank you very much for the great time!
Furthermore you can easily go in your free time to sigatoka, nadi or suva :)
Thank you very much for the great time!
12 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda and Maike were a pleasure to have around the house. The jobs they did, they did well and worked hard at it, sometimes we had to tell them to stop. All and all lovely girls, we miss them already. e wish them well.
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rachael & Christopher) for host
Ron and Janet are exceptional workaway hosts. Hosting on this site is a unique undertaking, combining the roles of "boss," host, and friend. They do it perfectly. Their home is on top of a hill overlooking the Coral Coast, amazing sunsets. Ron & Janet give plenty of space while making you feel completely at home and welcome. Because you have your… read more
12 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael & Christopher)
Racheal and Chris were an amazing couple, we have had workaways before in Auss but this was the first time in Fiji. They are the bench mark that we will gauge everyone else on. Great company, great workers a pleasure to have around the place. We wish them both well for the future.
(Excellent
)
