Join me to create a self sufficient off grid lifestyle on 100 acres in Shark Creek, Australia

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  Update MERRY MICKMAS If looking for a place to celebrate the festive season,
  
  Hi there Mick here from Shark Creek.in the beautiful Clarence Valley, where over 50% of the shire is Nat. Park or nature reserves, from beaches, rivers( Clarence river -the biggest on east coast of Aust)
  I am a single retired 50ish Aussie on an 100 acre off grid paradise. Home amongst the gumtrees. I am creating a self sufficient lifestyle based on permaculture , organic and reduce, reuse, recycle principles. A simple life with nature. Peaceful with fresh air and no traffic lights. My kind of life.
  Totally off grid on solar power, rain water and composting toilets . Ideally you want to learn about this type of lifestyle and are an outdoor type who loves nature. Plenty of walks and have a few bikes you can use too. If it air conditioning and endless hot water and flushing toilets you expect, then this ain’t for you, lol. I am 15 minutes from the nearest town Maclean so your own transport is a bonus if you wish to explore on your own. There is no public transport. Saying that I can show you around too. You help me and I help you.
  
  Casual easy going with an emphasis on smiles, laughs and enjoyment . Helping out. It is a lifestyle not a job.
  I have been involved with Wwoofers for 34 years since starting the first Nimbin backpacker eco-tours from Byron bay in 1990 to 2003 Clarence valley has more natural wonders, friendlier people and less traffic and rivers and better beaches I reckon.
  I need help with , gardens ,building, maintenance and care of my pets-3 dogs, 2 sheep presently. Very casual work program , 4 hands are better than 2 as they say. Being a hobby farm there is no schedule really we work around the weather too. In summer it’s too hot in the middle of the day
  
  Life is to be lived, enjoyed and by supplying my own needs like water, solar power, food etc I become less reliant on external sources- self sufficient equal less control/reliance on others. Which means more freedom?, the more you want the less you are free.
  
  There is wildlife like the rare and threatened coastal Emu, kangaroos, Goannas, Kookaburras, Brolgas and more all around and great local trails to explore. Mountain biking or hiking
  30 minutes to the beaches of Yamba and Broomshead by car. I am situated in a great location to explore the Mighty Clarence Valley .
  Can teach you to surf, fish , light and cook on fires, building to environmental education. Drive a tractor to safely using a chainsaw
  
  I have a BSc Environmental Science so can teach you about Mother Earth our home that needs more respect and am doing my bit to improve my environment.
  So if you want a true blue Aussie adventure come say Gidday
  Comfortable private room with double bed or your own caravan. No wifi as I just use my mobile data

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Performing arts

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Dancing

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Work away is a two way street. You help me and I help you both culturally and socially.
  I can teach you surfing, fishing etc on days off at my secret spots to name a few activities we can do together and laugh.
  I love nature and the outdoors and have kayaks, boat, surfboards, bikes to enjoy the great outdoors with

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  Help

  So I need help on building my paradise like gardening, building, growing food ie veggies , bush tucker and maintenance on buildings and tools. Animal care as I have 3 brother puppies, 2 sheep and chickens to be cared for too
  I am also am involved on many conservation projects like the rare and threatened coastal Emu protection group, Cane Toad eradication, Ozfish and local landcare projects.
  I generally work with crew.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Language is not an issue but I only speak Aussie English lol
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  Accommodation

  I have well appointed dongas with single and double beds and several caravans. Also a few camp sites with facilities are available too
  Depending on amount of work being undertaken but I provide most food with all cooking together

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  What else ...

  Will take you surfing, fishing, boating, exploring and more out door activities
  Life is to be lived
  Work to live NOT Live to work
  If you have transport I can point you to the jewels that abound in the beautiful Clarence Valley

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Very flexible and casual for happy adventurous souls

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  Space for parking camper vans

  2wd access

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs on leash maybe

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Billy, Dennis and Peter ; blackie

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