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Hi my name is Mal I'm a gay retired male living the dream .and his Border Collie Kelpie x dog Finn taking back the land for the wildlife. 22 acres that was covered in bracken and blackberry is .almost clear . What remains needs to be cut down..Also garden and orchard needs attention.Private cabin fully self contained .
Share cooking facilities and cooking.
Loads of wildlife Pademelons. Wallaby.Quolls Wombats and birds everywhere. A Real paradise totally off grid to share.Lake Cethana is near by for a swim or fishing. Older travellers very welcome
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance

UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Loads of wildlife to see. Fighting back against invasive weeds

Help
.22 acres of paradise that was left to the weeds finally getting it back to clear .Vege garden needs a lot of help . Picking up rocks clearing fallen trees. Chopping down blackberry bracken and thistle and foxgloves.

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

Accommodation
Private self contained cabin
Will supply Cereal bread fillings fruit etc for breakfast lunch .There's a stove if guests wish to cook breakfast or lunch .Let's share cooking duties.. Only internet and phone is via Telstra
What else ...
Lorinna is a tiny town high in the mountains in Tasmanias spectacular Northwest.Totally off grid .Lake Cethana is a short stroll away through tall gum trees . A great trout fishing lake great for a swim. Sheffield the nearest town and shops is 35 ks away .

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Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

Can host families

Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for camper .

Can possibly accept pets
No cats

How many Workawayers can stay?
Two

My animals / pets
Finn
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Betti will be a real asset to whomever she spends her time with on her travels .Safe journey Betti. .
Come and give old Mal a hand with the weeding and… read more
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Betti will be a real asset to whomever she spends her time with on her travels .Safe journey Betti. .
Come and give old Mal a hand with the weeding and… read more


















