updated  

Experience country life with all the benefits on the banks of beautiful Tinana creek, Australia

  • Favourited 856 times
  • Last activity: 21 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Details

  • Description

    Description

    Retired restaurant couple with 100 acre lifestyle property situated on the banks of beautiful Tinana creek. We are close to 4 beach side towns plus Hervey Bay (Australia's Whale watch capital) Queensland's Heritage City Maryborough, Tin Can Bay where you can feed the dolphins and Heritage listed Fraser Island. We breed cattle and have a large rare fruit orchard. We enjoy company, entertaining, cooking, music, fishing and our garden. We produce most of our own fruit, vegetables and meat. (No vegetarians or smokers thank you)
    We have chickens, quiet cows and an abundance of wildlife. There always seems to be something to do in our rare fruit orchard. We have a large area fenced off to protect critically endangered trees and black button quail which were found here. A native animal habitat, Land for Wildlife and environmental projects are ongoing so we are looking for help to share the workload.
    Our home is relaxed and friendly with all meals provided and visitors included in all social activities. We have a 5 bedroom, air-conditioned modern brick home with wide verandahs all around with entertainment area. The house is surrounded by established lawns and gardens with beautiful views over the surrounding bush.
    We have a great lifestyle in a beautiful area. Come share the experience with us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Enjoy the rural lifestyle of Australia.
    Help with English and understanding Australian culture whilst exploring local areas and Queenslands Heritage City Maryborough. A look into the past with wonderful old restored buildings and the rich cultural history of Queenslands first port and settler point of entry in 1859.
    Maryborough is the home of the author of Mary Poppins and her original home still exists and is on the towns tourist trail with Maryborough leading the way with giant history murals on the sides of buildings.
    Experience beautiful clear starry nights, amazing sunsets and wake up to the sounds of birds singing.
    We will assist with transport to places of interest and provide local maps and tourist information.

  • Help

    Help

    Pruning and mulching the Orchard.
    General maintenance in the garden and home. Help with feeding the animals.
    Working outside is a major part of what we do and on very hot days we like to split the work into morning and afternoon shifts to avoid the worst part of the day but we are flexible if you have something planned.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is in the family home with own room, Queen size bed and 2 bunks with own bathroom. Suitable for couple or two singles. Stays of one to two weeks preferred.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Experience country life with all the benefits. Taste rare fruits and vegetables not normally available and a variety of meals from a couple who love to cook. Go fishing in the creek, wander through our bush or feed the birds that drop in each morning.
    We can pick up from Maryborough (15mins from farm) and assist with travel to local tourist attractions.

  • 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

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 days ..25 hrs per week

Host ref number: 778692699232

Feedback (33)



Photos

Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile: (5.0)

Cultural exchange: (5.0)

Communication: (5.0)








































Family looking for travellers to help around the house in Cairns, Australia
Please help us improve our hobby farm in beautiful Buckajo, Australia