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26 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a small family run Eco Lodge with a cat, cockatiel and many friendly travellers. We're set on 1 acre of tropical gardens in the middle of Hervey Bay and only a five minute walk to the beach, cafes and bars. Our on going project is to monitor our Solar energy production and usage, extensive recycling and compost. We'd love to have you here sharing with us and help us to make this dream possible.
Work is cleaning and gardening 2-3 hours (usually only 2) 5 mornings per week. In exchange for free board, wifi, laundry and discounted tours. Minimum stay is 3 weeks. If you can do a great job and want to stay at least 6 months then we can add paid reception work on top of the housekeeping and gardening.
Experience preferred, please apply by sending your resume to my email.
Our reception position is now full and will be available again in May 2024Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about sustainability and what is required to operate a small accommodation business.
We have a variety of people staying with us so there are opportunities everyday to meet new people and also make new friends in our safe friendly environment.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Work is cleaning and gardening 2-3 hours (usually only 2) 5 mornings per week. In exchange for free board, wifi, laundry and discounted tours. Minimum stay is 3 weeks.
If you can do a great job and want to stay 6 months then we can add paid reception work on top of the housekeeping and gardening.
We can also help you find other paid work in local cafes and restaurants if your interested.
The receptionist is required to coordinate and supervise cleaning to a high standard and can be considered for this role after 3 weeks housekeeping. Singles and couples welcome to apply.
Reception position is available again in May 2024Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
shared room with shared bathroom for housekeeping and private room for reception.
What else ...
We provide our helpers with free wifi, bikes laundry and discounted tours during their stay. We have a beautiful safe beach for swimming and watersports. Hervey Bay is a laid back nature and wildlife lovers haven. Take time to visit K'Gari (Fraser Island), Lady Elliot Island and See Humpback whales between July and October.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have free wifi in rooms, common room and outdoor areas
Space for parking camper vans
From September 2023 we can accept vans
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2-3 hours (usually only 2) 5 mornings per week
Feedback (15)
I realy enjoyed my time here.
The work is realy easy and very well organised. And we only worked for two or three hours in the morning so I was able to do a paid job in the afternoon and evening.
There are a lot of options in… read more
The work was easy and there wasn't that much to do. I worked in a few hostels and hotels on my trip and I really enjoyed working at the Eco Lodge. In… read more
We'll miss your happy face Katja and we wish you all the best with your job search in Brisbane.
All the best
Megan and Brent
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I realy enjoyed my time here.
The work is realy easy and very well organised. And we only worked for two or three hours in the morning so I was able to do a paid job in the afternoon and evening.
There are a lot of options in… read more
The work was easy and there wasn't that much to do. I worked in a few hostels and hotels on my trip and I really enjoyed working at the Eco Lodge. In… read more
We'll miss your happy face Katja and we wish you all the best with your job search in Brisbane.
All the best
Megan and Brent
Megan and Brent
Megan and Brent
The work was not to hard and fair. Most of the time it's around 2 hours with fairly simple tasks like housekeeping oder… read more
Megan and Brent are fantastic hosts who hold a high standard to their hostel, which I respect greatly. On top of that, you stay literally 7 minutes from the beach and can watch both the sun rise and sun set… read more
Hervey Bay is a very quiet town, with not too much to see (don't miss the pier, Saturday markets… read more
If you are coming from the big and busy cities, Hervey Bay is a place where to have a break. Quiet place, nice beaches and able to meet people all over world every… read more
Happy travels Becky and we hope to see you again one day.
Kindest regards
Megan and Brent
The hostel has a wonderful atmosphere with a stunning garden. A great way to meet other travellers. Work can range from reception, housekeeping, gardening and maintenance. The volunteer… read more