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We are looking for a non smoking single or couple 24+ to come and help us in our house and garden. The room is either a self contained unit, or a double room upstairs. We provide healthy food and share a meal in the evening. BYO alcohol or snacks.
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We are set into the bush against the National Park on Magnetic Island, close to beaches for swimming, diving, fishing and snorkelling. There are lots of great walks nearby. Our garden is host to native animals such as koalas, echidnas and wallabies. Our home is an open design timber pole frame. We have an established bush garden , pool, small dog and chickens. We are currently needing some help with cleaning and gardening. We have extensive local knowledge and love to share our special home with visitors. The work is offset by good food, peaceful and interesting surrounds and plenty of time to explore the Island. Non smokers and 24+ years old only please. Couple or single.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This place is in a World Heritage listed area with marine and National Parks right beside us. We are long term Island residents and have lots of local knowledge to share. We enjoy cooking and provide good, healthy meals.
Help
Currently need help with household cleaning, gardening and cooking. You will need to be fit and strong and able to handle working in hot, humid conditions (standard weather here October to March). The house is set up to catch the breezes and there is a swimming pool and fans. No aircon.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room, en-suite with queen size bed, kitchenette in shared laundry plus shared living space with owners. Large pool with outdoor living space.
What else ...
Great transport options with reliable bus, escooters to hire close by and an occasional ride to a special destination with hosts. Snorkelling, swimming, diving, bush walking, sight seeing, restaurants, cafes, beach sunsets.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have Starlink internet and a table in the accommodation space. Access to printer via AirPrint can be negotiated- small fee to cover consumables.
Space for parking camper vans
Room for a camper van or car.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The accommodation is clean and cosy, good to have privacy and relax after works.
Thalie and Mark are good host, I love their cooking. Miss the time we watching movies with icecream,… read more
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The accommodation is clean and cosy, good to have privacy and relax after works.
Thalie and Mark are good host, I love their cooking. Miss the time we watching movies with icecream,… read more
I'll never forget Thalie's fancy meals, working with Mark, riding on the back of his motorbike to the beach and sharing dinner together. Thanks… read more
Thalie and Marc made me feel welcome when I arrived, instantly making me feel at home.
They kindly took the time to show me around the island, highlighting all the best spots. The work involved painting and maintenance around their lovely… read more
We especially appreciated the clear and open communication and precise explanations of the tasks we were supposed to do. The tasks we were asked to do were reasonable. The accommodation is spacious, clean and private and they provided us with delicious food. They also… read more
I did some gardening work and the weather was hot, but that is to be expected in this region and time of year. I enjoyed working in the garden and looking at all the butterflies and birds, and some koalas came… read more
We really enjoyed cooking together and we were amazed by the dishes that Thalie prepared for us.
Work that we were asked to do was manageable, not… read more
Mark was kind enough to give us a tour of the island on our first day and showed us the best spots to explore. Thalie and Mark are knowledgeable of the wildlife on the island, and it is true, there really are koalas in the garden! Thalie makes awesome cakes :) and… read more
