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We live in paradise! Only one person to apply please....
Our holiday home is Port Douglas, far north Queensland, Australia, one hour drive north of Cairns. Our home is a two bedroom villa surrounded by tropical gardens and a private pool, 100 metres walk to 4 Mile Beach. We live close to the Daintree Rainforest (access by car) and the Great Barrier Reef. We are a friendly, well travelled, non smoking, retired couple escaping Sydney for a more relaxing lifestyle. We lead a busy life and enjoy the great outdoors playing golf, tennis, table tennis, swimming, cycling, walking to name a few. We also enjoy the occasional game of cards and board games. We love to host interesting, hard working travellers who wish to explore this beautiful part of Australia.
WE are NOT vegetarians so we ask that vegetarians do not apply for this position as we don't cater for this type of diet.
This is a non smoking household so we ask that only non smokers apply for this position.
Come join us in paradise :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
CultureTechnologyEvents & socialFashion or beautyPlant careGardeningBooksCooking & foodAnimalsOutdoor activitiesDancingYoga / WellnessTeam sportsNatureFitnessCampingWater sportsHikingCyclingSailing / BoatingBeachCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have hosted many wonderful people over the years. We are friendly and helpful hosts and will help you enjoy the time you share with us. We are very knowledgeable about Australia and the area we live in. We can make suggestions about amazing experiences to be had in tropical north Queensland. We love to enjoy and share beautiful, healthy meals.
Help
If you love to garden, love to prepare healthy food and don't mind some house work then you would be most welcome. We ask you help 5 hours per day, 5 days per week in exchange for full board. You MUST BE A NON SMOKER to apply for this opportunity. We do not cater for a vegetarian diet so please don't apply if you are a vegetarian.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private, comfortable room in a two bedroom villa with a private pool to cool down.
This is a SMOKE FREE home so we ask non smokers only apply for this position.What else ...
Port Douglas is known for Four Mile Beach, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, the planet's largest reef system. The Great Barrier Reef teems with colourful marine species and is a renowned snorkelling and scuba-diving destination. We are 2 minute walk to the famous Four Mile Beach plus many other local attractions are within walking distance of our home, Sea Temple, Palmer Sea Reef Golf course and the award winning Wild Life Habitat.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Many thanks to Joanne and Ross for my very first Workaway, which was really short but amazing!
I hope to see them back in Sydney in a few months!
François
Fantastic place to stay,
Thanks Joanne and Ross for this beautiful experience
My first workaway can’t be better
I did jobs like housekeeping & gardening. The tasks were really easy in general and I enjoyed doing them. Joanne gave me a list of what to do every morning which made it really easy organising my day.
Joanne took me cane toad hunting the first night which was a really fun Aussie… read more
The location was great and we enjoyed spending… read more
They were happy to do cleaning, painting, gardening, ironing, walk the dog, prepare meals etc
They were great fun and our little dog loved having them in… read more
I would recommend them to anyone!
Port Douglas is a relaxed and tropical location...the beaches are beautiful, the locals are friendly, and living is easy! I met many wonderful people during my stay. … read more