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Description
Come and enjoy a beautiful bush property in the Huon Valley. More than half of our 100-acre property is covered in native bush, with pristine views across the Huon River. We share the place with plenty of wildlife, including wombats, wallabies, pademelons, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, bandicoots and more. There’s also a small flock of sheep and a couple of chooks happily roaming around the property.
Our garden, with its fruit trees and many berries, is a lovely spot to sit back and enjoy the sunset.
We, Michael and Ina, are 38 and have built a little house tucked away in the bush. It's a short walk up the hill to get there, but once you arrive, you’ll have all the comforts of a cosy off-grid home: a hot shower, a warm living room with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and, of course, amazing views.
When we’re not building, gardening or working on one of our many projects, we enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking and snowboarding.
We’d love to welcome you to the Waldhäuschen (German for “little forest house”) and, in return, have you lend us a hand with a few odd jobs around the property. There’s always something happening here, and we’re happy to share our little corner of the Huon Valley with you.
Franklin is a charming little township in the Huon Valley, with cafés, a few restaurants and beautiful walks along the foreshore and through the Franklin Forest (magnificent old growth forest). It’s also a great base for exploring further into southern Tasmania. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Sustainability
Farming
Charity work
Events & social
Carpentry
Architecture
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Books
Camping
Nature
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Dancing
Cycling
Hiking
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We've travelled lots ourselves and enjoyed staying at Workaway places around the world. Now we're excited to open our home to others! We love a good chat and are happy to share local tips and help you plan your Tasmanian adventures. With beautiful mountains, fantastic hikes and stunning beaches just around the corner, there's plenty to explore!
We're excited to share our off-grid living, building and gardening experiences with you and are always keen to keep on learning. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We’re looking for self-motivated, independent and respectful workawayers to lend a hand with gardening , weed management and various projects around our house.
Please note: A 4WD or all-wheel-drive vehicle is required to get up our steep driveway. -
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You can stay in our beautiful Waldhäuschen (German for “little forest house”), you’ll have all the comforts of a cosy off-grid home: a hot shower, a warm living room with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and, of course, amazing views.
If you have your own campervan there is space for you to park it up.
We love to share a meal and will make food arrangements with you in exchange for up to 25 hours a week of help (with 2 full days off). We're flexible with food and working arrangements.
We'll provide food in exchange for up to 25 hours a week of help (with 2 full days off). -
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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Can host digital nomads
Desk with monitor available, internet connection possible, just talk to us about what you need.
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Space for parking camper vans
Big flat space perfect to park you camper van, toilet and shower accessible. Please note: A 4WD or all-wheel-drive vehicle is required to get up our steep driveway.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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