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9 Okt. 2025
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Beschreibung
Hi, I'm Lauren and I live with some friends on a beautiful tropical rural block in Mataranka, Northern Territory. We have some large organic food gardens and fruit trees and are situated a few minutes from town and tourist attractions like the famous thermal springs and fishing hotspot, the Roper River.
It can be a social place in the Dry season, but also lots of opportunity for finding peace and just exploring the abundant nature around us. We love to host artists, DIY enthusiasts, social activists and writers throughout the year to rest, re-energise or work on their own projects here. Day to day I run a not for profit community development program installing solar projects in remote Indigenous communities in the region.
In our little community we mainly speak English, pocito Espanol and some local Indigenous languages. Its a welcoming place for travelers who enjoy making meaningful contributions as they experience new places and cultures. We are active in many projects and movements for racial, environmental and social justice and our home is LGBTIQ-friendly.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
House sitting
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Mataranka is a stunning tropical paradise with alot to offer travellers wanting a genuine and rewarding experience in remote and outback Australia and the Northern Territory. There are lots of opportunities for cultural exchange with local Indigenous communities, and we are well connected across the Territory with other communities and workaway opportunities and could assist with linking you up with other networks and work during your travel.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn
Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.
Arbeit
Alongside assistance maintaining and managing the food and fruit gardens we usually have some fun renovation projects in which theres a chance to exchange DIY building skills in steel, woodworking and general repairs. We would love help on any of these activities if they align with your interests and skillset. I always find I learn alot from visitors working alongside on joint projects and love to share my knowledge too.
Knowledge and interest in tropical food gardening and animal care is also a big plus (I have two dogs and need to go away for work sometimes so would love to know I could potentially leave them with good company).
Workaway engagements are on a voluntary basis usually exchanging 3 hours per day labour for accommodation and some shared meals - however well-equipped kitchens are provided and visitors encouraged to be responsible for most of their meals just due to the fact that I work full time and occasionally need to travel for work.
We welcome travelers who are interested in staying in the Mataranka region for a minimum of a week. For the right person with a background in renewable energy or community development we could be interested in having you join our team on community energy projects too on a voluntary basis.
Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Gute KenntnisseDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
I'm interested in learning more Espanol and happy to share English skills
Unterkunft
Own room/cabin with ensuite or caravan site. Furnished, laundry, fridge and communal cooking area. Caravan and camping sites also available.
Was noch ...
Mataranka is a tourist mecca in the Dry season with stunning natural thermal springs, lots of great hiking and swimming spots, a variety of cultural activities including many local festivals, hunting and fishing, national parks and easy access to Arnhem Land and the Katherine region. You can check out some of the places and things to do here:
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
The property has an open starlink connection and good phone coverage on Telstra.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
We have a number of powered camp and caravan sites available and a communal kitchen and toilet available for campers use.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
I have two dogs on the property but willing to consider pets
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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Thank you :)
After 4 months, it is time to say goodbye to my new friends. It was like a new family from the beginning to the end. Thank you Lauren and thank you Scooty and thank you everyone else (the list would be a bit too long :)...) thank you for bringing me closer to the country, the people and the culture and for giving me a… read more
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Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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Thank you :)
After 4 months, it is time to say goodbye to my new friends. It was like a new family from the beginning to the end. Thank you Lauren and thank you Scooty and thank you everyone else (the list would be a bit too long :)...) thank you for bringing me closer to the country, the people and the culture and for giving me a… read more
Laurens place is amazing, a little oasis with lots of different projects to tackle. There is an amazing vegetable and fruit garden which will provide you with fresh and delicious goods all through your stay :)
Lauren and Liv are amazing people, they know just about everyone… read more
