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Letzte Antwort
15 Juli 2026
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Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer: mindestens 1 Woche
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Beschreibung
I’m Darrall, a long-time design educator and university adjunct working part-time from home, supervising PhD students and doing education research. It’s a unique home near Port Stephens where all the rooms are five-sided pentagons. The house, cottage and permaculture gardens sit close to the inland sea, bushland, beaches, and a village community.
Two friends or couples are preferred, up to four guests at a time if the fit is right. The local village has a community garden, occasional cafe, tennis court, and activities in the Village Hall such as yoga, pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, and community events.
A car is not essential. The closest pick-up point is Karuah, which is on the Greyhound bus route from Sydney and can also be reached by local bus from Newcastle.
Option 1 — Self-contained cottage: A private cottage about 20 metres from the main house, with its own kitchen/dining area, bathroom/shower, lounges, two king-single sofa beds (or double), aircon and log fire (winter).
Option 2 — Large room in the main house : A spacious private room with queen bed, aircon, study desk, couch, massage bed, and library/guitars/congas.
The exchange is 3 hours help per day, 5 days per week. In summer, early morning help is usually best so the rest of the day is free. Accommodation is allocated by discussion before arrival so everyone is comfortable with the arrangement.
Food is BYO, but you can cook in the cottage or use agreed kitchen arrangements. Lifts to local shops, beaches, and nearby transport can be provided. There is an outdoor pergola area with open-fire cooking, and the outdoor spa may be available by arrangement.
It’s non-smoking, no drugs, no pets, no children. Quiet hours are 10 pm–7 am. Minimum stay one week, longer by agreement. -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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Interessengebiete
Bücher
Vegetarier / Veganer
Technik
Nachhaltigkeit
Selbstentwicklung
Gartenarbeiten
Kunst & Design
Architektur
Strand
Fitness
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
English language through conversation. Permaculture principles through application in the garden. Engagement with wildlife, wallabies, kangaroos, many birds and occasional koalas, dolphins visit the Cove 1 minute walk). Understandings of natural geometry built into the design of the house and studio.
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Arbeit
General gardening, weeding around bananas, avocados, citrus etc. Depending on weather indoor help could involve cleaning and general maintenance / DIY. .
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Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
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Unterkunft
Option 1 — Self-contained cottage: A private cottage about 20 metres from the main house, with its own kitchen/dining area, bathroom/shower, lounges, two king-single sofa beds (or double), aircon and log fire (winter).
Option 2 — Large room in the main house : A spacious private room with queen bed, aircon, study desk, couch, massage bed, and library/guitars/congas.
Non-smoking, no drugs, no pets, no children. Quiet hours 10 pm–7 am. -
Was noch ...
Great beaches, restaurants and shops at the nearby town of Tea Gardens where there is a ferry boat to the Holiday resort town of Nelson Bay with Whale Watch, Dolphin / Fishing Cruises, Skuba Diving courses and snorkelling trips. Newcastle (second biggest city in New South Wales) is about a one hour drive with access from there to the Hunter Valley wine region. Newcastle International Airport is half an hour drive.
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Etwas mehr Information
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Internet Zugang
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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Wir sind Raucher
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Familien möglich
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Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Some Workaways have set up part of the Cottage as their office space with lots of space and comfortable couches etc.
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Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Standard size campervan is ok. Single car space near to the cottage accommodation.
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Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
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Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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The work was clear, fair, and enjoyable (around 15 hours a week). Our main project was building a staircase … read more
They are warm people and they have a lot of knowledges to share. We were very happy to help them in their garden as much as we could.
They were here for four days and incredibly helpful in our own project(s).
They will be so well informed by the time they return to France we have asked to keep in touch with the project they do there. … read more
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Chatte mit Workawayern, die diesen Gastgeber besucht haben
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Kultureller Austausch:
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Kommunikation:
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The work was clear, fair, and enjoyable (around 15 hours a week). Our main project was building a staircase … read more
They are warm people and they have a lot of knowledges to share. We were very happy to help them in their garden as much as we could.
They were here for four days and incredibly helpful in our own project(s).
They will be so well informed by the time they return to France we have asked to keep in touch with the project they do there. … read more
Her work ethic is strong, which together with her skills makes for a valuable work experience.
Nicole has been here for 9 days and she transformed our large gardens from weedy to neat and tidy as well as completing some specific … read more
Ff
The work was mainly in the garden, whereby I helped them weed and water the garden, and also learned how to build a rock wall. It's always satisfying to see the changes you made … read more
All the best for your world travels,
Darrall & Philippa
He was constantly helpful and a quick learner...
Nathan' practical skills are broad and growing.
Kirsty's people and communication skills are excellent
All the very best
Philippa and Darrall
We wish them well on their travels
Philippa and Darrall
He is determined to live life to the full and he does this with grace and warmth...
He has an open mind and loves to communicate - his English improves daily.
Carl's work ethic is excellent and he is quick to learn
We wish all the best for his journey,
Philippa and Darrall
Thanks for all your treats. You are very very nice.Too much I got from there . I will cherish all the memories and experiences from there. I have written down my appreciation on "woofer book". Only a week, u become my unforgettable memory. Great place! Great view! Great host! Maybe hard work but it's worthy.
See ya next … read more
