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I live on the East Coast of Tasmania, about one hour from Hobart, near Orford and near a beautiful beach, on the doorstep of Maria Island. As the nearest shops and the main highway (and bus stop) are 5km away, having your own transport is handy but not essential.
The house is nestled in bushland, with local wildlife visiting daily. There is no entertainment in the area, apart from a golf course and a bowls club and a pub, all 5 km away. It is tranquility plus :-)
There is a fire pit next to the house, ready for BBQs, spit roasts and other culinary creations or just to enjoy a nice campfire in bushy surrounds.
What might you be doing? Jobs around the house, gardening and light maintenance, and if you feel creative, you could also try your hand at making bush furniture or paper or paint or...
I have a bicycle that you can use in your spare time to explore the nearby beaches and tracks.
I love having travellers visit from all corners of the globe, all ages and cultures. I enjoy sharing stories and experiences and am happy to cook for you, or let you cook if you want to share your culinary skills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Languages spoken in the house are English and German, but always happy to practice Spanish or French with visitors. And always happy to try and cook food from all over the world. Travelling is a passion
Help
Gardening and general outdoor maintenance. No special skills required. Some creative projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Double or twin room with separate bathroom. Plenty of room for Campervan or Caravan or tent.
I also have a Yurt available.
What else ...
Due to the location, own transport is handy but not essential. There is a nice bike or walking trail into town or along the coast. I have a bike that can be used. The ferry to Maria Island National Park is a 15 minute drive from the house. There are many beautiful beaches and some other biking and walking trails. Hobart is approx. 1 hour south, Freycinet National Park approx 1.5 hours north. This is a great place for relaxing and recharging. The nearest town facilities are 5 and 12km away.
I have no pets (only local wildlife), it is a non-smoking house, no wifi in the house, but Telstra and Optus phones work perfectly for calls and data.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
No limit to size of van/motorhome parking. Electricity available but amenities in house only (apart from a composting toilet outside)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The tasks given to us were varied and enjoyable. We enjoyed the stay at her place very much and we highly recommend the wonderful host to other workawayers.
Silvia knew immediately how to put us at ease and we felt very quickly as we were in our own house.
We helped in the garden and the tasks were various. It was interested to think about projects with Silvia.
We really appreciated that Silvia give us the chance… read more
No task was too big or to small and I certainly didn't need to be by their… read more
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The tasks given to us were varied and enjoyable. We enjoyed the stay at her place very much and we highly recommend the wonderful host to other workawayers.
Silvia knew immediately how to put us at ease and we felt very quickly as we were in our own house.
We helped in the garden and the tasks were various. It was interested to think about projects with Silvia.
We really appreciated that Silvia give us the chance… read more
No task was too big or to small and I certainly didn't need to be by their… read more
surroundings.… read more
That is what makes Workaway so special: possibility to meet people with whom you click right away and become friends instantly. Silvi is amazing human being with many superpowers. I definately want to be as fit as her when I grow up. And brave as her too. I stayed 10 days with her in fairylike bushlands of… read more
We are still thinking about the right words to use, but we are sure that they couldn’t describe what we really want to say, but we try.
At first Silvia is the best host you can get. Lovely, kind, friendly, funny, creative, attentive, generously, authentic and for us a big inspiration!!!
Tasmania is a beautiful… read more
Moreover, I have rarely seen… read more
Thank you for all
She has got an incredibly interesting lifestyle & is very inspiring in all the things she undertakes! I value the conversations we had, the food & tea- times shared ánd the slow motion Yachtrace! ;)
Silvia is very smart, creative, driven, kind, thoughtful, easy-going &… read more
