Live off-grid surrounded by mountains with our family of 5 in New South Wales, Australia

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  Description

  [CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A FEMALE TO STAY WITH US FROM THE START OF APRIL]
  
  We’re a family of 5 (3 girls aged 6 ,4 and 1, and 3 dogs.) (Husband works away, so just the 4 girls living at home).
  
  We are hoping to find someone that could help us around the house for 2-4 hours a day. We can offer free, off the grid accommodation in your own self contained caravan equipped with a kitchen, fridge, lounge (or single bed) & double bed. Unlimited wifi is included. A small wage can be negotiated if you want to do extra work.
  
  We live off grid in a bus that’s been converted into a tiny house on a beautiful 100 acre property in New South Wales, Australia. We’re surrounded by lush bush and a crystal clear rock pool perfect for swimming on a hot day.
  
  We live 15 min away from two little county towns (Bowraville & Macksville) and 25 min from the coastal surf towns of Scotts Head and Nambucca Heads.
  
  Daily help might involve cooking meals, helping with the kids - playing, entertaining etc, doing a load of clothes washing, mowing the grass, veggie garden, walking the dogs.
  
  We have an automatic car available for day trips for you providing you have a international licence.
  
  There is plenty of space to start your own veggie patch with a beautiful view looking out over a mountain valley.
  
  If you're looking to escape a busy, crowded life - come and stay with us and enjoy a peaceful, healthy lifestyle and experience Australia!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  - Living simple and completely off the grid
  - Being surrounded in nature
  - Country living
  - Learning about basic farm duties, such as; driving tractors / fencing / gardening

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Help around the house in return for free accomodation
  
  Help around the house includes: cooking, cleaning and babysitting of our girls for 4 hours a day.
  We're super flexible, so happy to work around you and your plans/commitments.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We can offer free off the grid, accommodation in your own self-contained caravan equipped with a kitchen, stove, fridge, lounge and double bed, unlimited WIFI and a private compost toilet and outdoor hot shower.

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  What else ...

  There is a lot to explore in this area. We live in a place called Yarranbella, which is located in the Nambucca Valley. There is a very strong community feel, as we are part of small country towns, which makes your arrival very welcoming.
  
  A drive through the Nambucca Valley will take you to lots of unspoilt beaches, seaside towns, heritage and rural villages, through productive farmland and rainforests to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. This area rich in natural beauty, history and culture is well worth a visit.
  
  With a 40 min drive, you'll find a magical little town called Bellingen, packed with cafe's and surrounded by rivers and waterfalls, which is well worth visiting.
  
  1 hour north, you'll find Coffs Harbour and if you drive 1 hour south, you'll find Port Macquarie.
  
  With a 25 min drive you'll find little coastal surf towns, including Scotts Head, Nambucca or Valla beach.
  
  We have an outdoor shower under the stars and compost toilet which completes our tiny home.
  
  We're non smokers and hope you are too :)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Open to pets, but will need to be discussed prior.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Max. 4 hours day, 5 days a week