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Host rating
85 %
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Last replied
25 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
97.3 %
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Feedback
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Min stay requested: at least a week
Details
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Description
We are a well travelled couple, Phil originally from London and Genevieve from France and have lived here for nearly 30 years. We really enjoy gathering with friends, music, arts, reading, yoga, singing amongst other activities. We would love to help you get the most out of your time here.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Performing arts
Cooking & food
Art & design
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Beach
Cycling -
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located just 100 metres from the beach and a 10 minute drive into Cairns - the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, and the World Heritage listed tropical rainforest.
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Help
We would like some help with general duties such as detail cleaning, garden clearing & general assistance in whatever comes up at the time, so expect anything ! Please note that this is a tropical region and temperatures can be high as can the humidity level so some tolerance to the heat is needed. Our tropical environment also means that very often we have to share our dwelling with other residents such as geckos, insects, frogs and all types of "creepy crawlies"... Of course, we do try to keep them outside and we now have screened doors and windows which do help, but it's not always possible.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
We have a 3 bedroom suburban house with a large swimming pool. There's a Queensize bed in the bedroom, suited for either a couple or single guest, and you share all other facilities with us. We will provide meals each evening when we are at home and an ample supply of food for you to prepare yourselves when we are not around. You will be, of course, most welcome to help with food preparation.
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What else ...
It's great to have your own transport as there are so many beautiful attractions, walking tracks and drives to enjoy in this region. There's an hourly bus service to Cairns and the bus stop is 100 metres away.
Holloways Beach has a beachfront cafe, a pizza shop, a grocery store (about 15 mins walk) and lots of beachfront benches and BBQ's to enjoy. -
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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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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During their 10 day stay they comfortably completed all tasks including painting, a well needed "spring clean" of the house, high-pressure hosing, garden work and general tidy up. Our place feels like it has a new lease of life !
Both are multi-media wizards and were able to … read more
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Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
During their 10 day stay they comfortably completed all tasks including painting, a well needed "spring clean" of the house, high-pressure hosing, garden work and general tidy up. Our place feels like it has a new lease of life !
Both are multi-media wizards and were able to … read more
