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12 May 2025
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Hi Guys - we have an awesome converted church on the banks of the Bellingen River in Northern NSW - 1/2 way between Sydney and Brisbane. Being on the river, we love all water sports - especially canoeing (we run our canoeing business from the property)
Only 5 mins drive to Bellingen, renowned for its alternative life style, great cafés, music festivals, markets and cultural events.There is always something to do and we offer all opportunities to workawayers to get a taste of Bellingen.
Only 5 mins to the most pristine beaches and 30 minutes to Dorrigo National Park.
We always have small projects on the go,,,,,,,so we are hoping that you will assist us.
We will take you on excursions, outings or somewhere so you can discover the area - we can provide bikes for you and .....bonus if you drive manual as you can use our bus!!!!!
Mixed diet please.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Can learn to have fun, relax and enjoy the beauty and surroundings.
Share a few stories. Share lots of laughs
Enjoy the river on our property
Help
We always have a project - it may be in the garden, in the office or in the house...........so flexibility would be great.
We have a canoe business that we run from the property so join in, have a chat to tourists passing through or come on our paddles !
In the garden it might be a project to clear a hedge or cut down a tree or help with a garden mosaic or in the house, it may be a project where we are painting a wall or redoing photo frames.
Tasks are always varied !
We ask for 4 -5 hours work a day in exchange for accommodation (in a lovely double/twin room) and meals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own private space with bedroom and bathroom.
What else ...
Bellingen is an eclectic, alternative hippy town. There is heaps to do in and around Bellingen. The town is a wonderful balance of people from all walks of life with wonderful cafes and quaint shops.
There is a great community garden if you are into volunteering and learning about sustainable gardening techniques.
Go to a yoga class, salsa dance, sip cocktails at the brewery or paddle down the river. Have a sit chai or coffee in the main street and watch the world go by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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They're both very friendly and generous and I loved all their travel stories they shared with me at the dinnertable. Jody’s food is super delicious!
The work I did was always fair and I had a lot of… read more
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They're both very friendly and generous and I loved all their travel stories they shared with me at the dinnertable. Jody’s food is super delicious!
The work I did was always fair and I had a lot of… read more
mowing the grass, taking care of their Dog Archie, cutting bushes and finishing some beautiful… read more
Easy to communicate with, hassle free, neat and tidy – ideal workawayer – it doesn’t get better than this ! Highly recommended to any host.
Thanks a lot and hope to see you again !
Jody and Daniel were very nice, and gave us everything we needed.
The work was varied and they trusted us with some nice projects, such as putting netting over a chicken coop, laying wood for a new deck and also installing railing. We also had other jobs such as weeding and mulching.
Food was always… read more
They truly care about you and put so much effort into making your stay in Bellingen as… read more
It is a true pleasure to converse with her and she is a wonderful caring and genuine individual
Her job was to restore my mosaics and she did this in an excellent manner.
Whenever she is around the house, she is extremely helpful and thoughtful, always going above and beyond what is… read more
She is extremely helpful and thoughtful around the house, always going beyond what was asked of her.
All jobs were done extremely well and efficiently.
We wish her well on her journeys and hope that we will continue our friendship.
I spend a incredible time.
The food always was delicious and plenty and they never worked me too hard.
I really had a great time canoeing, partying and trying to beat Daniel at pool ;)
Daniel and Jody are just the nicest and most trusting people!!
I Miss you guys already.
The tasks were hard sometimes, but they told me before I arrived so it was fair.
The food was excellent and I ate more I should do ;-)
Also the room I got for the week was excellent. I also enjoyed the canoing on the river just behind the house and the… read more
Thank you for everything… read more
Thanks for the good time Jody, Daniel, Cooper, Gwen and Poppy. See u… read more
