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Stay with a family in exchange for a couple of hours work doing basic gardening in Doonan, Australia

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  • Last activity: 19 May 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a quite a big property close to Noosa its national parks and lots of beaches. We are very busy working and struggle to do the basic upkeep of the property. My family all use the property for rest and recreation. We have a 4 bedroom house, the bungalow (tiny house) and the Bungalette ( one bedroom cabin)
    We ideally would like a couple to come stay with us who would like to work in the region in exchange for a couple of hours work doing very basic mowing, brush cutting and maintenance of the creek by sawing off the invasive vines at ground level in the rainforest that grows along the creek. We have chooks that may need you. Vegie gardens that really need some attention and lots of kangaroos that visit us. Our favourite part of living here is the birdlife! They are amazing and love it when we get rid of the vines.
    If you are not scared of the bush and showering in an open bush bathroom and using a composting toilet ... give us a call.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Accommodation here is very expensive but there are many jobs available in Hospitality and the building industry. We as a family are coming and going all the time. All of us have travelled to many places all over the world. We have been hosting as a family for over 20 years and have made many wonderful friends. We really enjoy meeting new people with new ideas and goals in life.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have a ride on mower, brush cutter and push mower for you to use. We also have various gardening tools.
    Its a bonus if you can do any additional maintenance... we have lots of projects on our to do list but the jobs I have listed are our priority at the moment.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    My granddaughters are bilingual with English and German... we should be learning German!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At the moment the Bungalette will be your room. It has a big queen size mattress, a set of drawers... it is bright and breezy! It is supposed to have an ensuite but it isnt finished yet so you will use the facilities of the Bungalow which is next to it. There is a nice breezy kitchen and living space that has wifi for you to connect to. We have lots of fire wood so you can have a nice fire in your fire pit any time you like.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    So much to do... so little time.... bush walking and beaching.... what more could you want!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have great wifi connection in all accommodation. At times family use the high speed in the house to work remote... we can always find a way to accommodate your needs if you are a digital nomad

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have quite a lot of space ... it is best to come and have a look... during wet season it is not so great for campervan or motor home

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    we do have a fence for a dog.... all other pets are on application because we do value our wildlife and their home alongside our own

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week...... just and hour or 2 a day will be sufficient.

Host ref number: 284587843669

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