Profile information
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
11 Mar 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
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
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Loads of wildlife to see. Fighting back against invasive weeds
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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.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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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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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for camper .
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Can possibly accept pets
No cats
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Finn
Feedback (2)
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