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Description
Must love dogs! We currently have 1, (however we often foster so that may change). We are a friendly, easy-going Canadian/English couple who live on the edge of Ku Ring Gai National Park with a stunning bush aspect and are looking for assistance to maintain our home/garden, which includes a bush garden to encourage the native wildlife. Carpentry/gardening skills are of the most interest to us at the moment. Caring for the dogs is still of the highest importance.
We have a swimming pool (unheated) available for you to use during your time off and access to hundreds of kilometres of bush trails on our doorstep. Easy access to Sydney City and all it has to offer! We love to cook, bushwalk, and take part in all that Sydney has to offer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Van life
Technology
Pets
Charity work
Gardening
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Fitness
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy having people from other countries stay and are happy to teach different skills. You will gain experience in caring for animals. We also can show you how to make cheeses, salami, and jams. We live in a beautiful region of Sydney, close to national parks and beaches. You can travel to Sydney city by train and take the ferries to different parts of Sydney or use us as a base and travel to different parts of Australia on your days off. We frequently meet up with family and friends, where you would be very welcome, allowing you to immerse yourself in Australian culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
*Prefer two people travelling together*
We are looking for help with the general upkeep of the property. We are keen to put in a vegetable garden and some fruit trees. Must be comfortable around dogs - we currently have 3, however we often foster so that may change !
* Please note that we have an absolutely no smoking policy. Visitors discovered smoking will be asked to leave.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Interested in developing French language and learning Spanish, Italian & German.
Accommodation
Depending on space available;
You will have your own room with 2 single beds, (designed to be put together to make a king size bed), and a sofa. The bathroom is also on the same floor, which is not on the same floor as the rest of the living areas , which provides some privacy.
The second room has a very comfortable sofa bed with its own TV, as well as easy access to the family bathroom.
The Internet is provided and is accessible throughout the house.
Evening meals will be provided with the family. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, but on a self-serve basis.
What else ...
When the weather is good and we are free we would be happy to take you out on the boat in Sydney habour and surrounds.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
A campervan/motorhome can be parked at the top of the driveway/in the cul-de-sac during your stay. We do have accommodation available in the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Obi (2 years)
Yoda (1 year)
Daisy (6 years)
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Nadine was incredibly hardworking and showed great initiative in tackling various tasks around the house. Whether it was gardening, cleaning, or helping with meal prep, she approached every assignment with enthusiasm… read more
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The work consists of 5… read more
Nadine was incredibly hardworking and showed great initiative in tackling various tasks around the house. Whether it was gardening, cleaning, or helping with meal prep, she approached every assignment with enthusiasm… read more
Very neat and self-sufficient there were absolutely no issues with noise, damage or inappropriate behaviour.
Both were lovely to chat with and were very engaging. We had many… read more
Very neat and self-sufficient there were absolutely no issues with noise, damage or inappropriate behaviour.
Both were lovely to chat with and were very engaging. We had… read more
