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I have recently relocated to a coastal location in Laurieton NSW. Laurieton is positioned between Taree and Port Macquarie and the residence is only 500 meters to the estuary and local marina. I am presently renovating a home that was built in 1930. So need help with carpet removals, building, painting, gardening. But there will also be plenty of time to explore the local area and I'm more then happy to take you.
I have a very spoilt cat that needs minding at times while I am away.
I provide accommodation and meals for single adventures, couples and small groups, while on the property, outings and meals out are to your own expense to cover. However I always take my new visitors out to the local pub for an Australian beer.
I am a charcoal artist, always trying to improve my skills and help on the property is great and so is company here in an amazing coastal location, the beach is around 4 kilometers. Town about 500 meters. Port Macquarie is a easy 20 minute drive and I am very happy to show you around this beautiful location.
Laurieton offers so much for visitors to explore, fishing, beach, hiking, local pool, town, North Brother mountain which is behind my property so great for an early morning hike.
There is an abundance of local native flora and fauna and koala's and kangaroos live in the area around my property, so night walks in the forest is a must to adventure.
If you enjoy learning things related to art, renovation, house keeping, cooking, learning English, water activities, this is a place to put on your list.
Sorry no smokers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Cooking & food
Gardening
Architecture
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Looking after one very spoilt dog, Inka an Italian Greyhound, she is the alarm here, so always barks when there is someone new on the property but she will get use to you. If you are keen to improve you English happy to help as that is all I know. Lots of house renovations happening here on a constant basis, there are chickens also to attend to every morning, eggs to collect, house keeping, cooking and experiencing an Australian country lifestyle in a small coastal country town. If your interested in art I am more then happy to work through a piece with you. There is always something to do here on the property as it is a large block with lots happening. When looking for things to do in your down time, there is plenty in the area, the property backs onto North Brother and it is a great endurance climb, I try to do it at least once a week always pending the weather here. Town is only 500 meters, so an easy walk, the estuary is also approximately 400 meters from the property where you can go fishing, there are fishing rods and tackle available, however the estuary is not suitable for swimming as there are bull sharks, however the beach is only 4 kilometers and I am happy to take you there. There are two bikes always available to use here on the property an easy ride into town or do the beach to beach ride is an excellent way to see the area.
Help
There are times that I require someone to just property manage while I am away for a couple of weeks at a time. I offer work for accommodation and meals, you have your own private room and share a bathroom. Looking forward to meeting you.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have always wanted to learn French, but happy to learn a little bit of anything. I'm also very happy to help with you English and Australian customs and history.
Accommodation
You will be staying in modified building attached to the main house for sleeping only, there is a toilet in the laundry area, shower area is in the main house.
Breakfast is continental style, 8am, usually toast, fruit, yogurt, cereal.
Lunch 12:30
Dinner 6:30
Fruit always available.
Please note meals may not always run in accordance to scheduled time due to tasks.
What else ...
There is lot to do and see in the Laurieton area. There are two bikes available for use around the local area. Fishing equipment can be supplied is you enjoy a catch of the day. There are clubs and cafe's only a short walk, ride into town, 500 meters away.
Port Macquarie is only a 25 drive and I am happy to take you if the schedule is worked in through out your stay, so much to see and do in Port Macquarie.
I live an amazing life in an amazing location, here on my property with my Italian Greyhounds, so if you have any allergies to animals be sure to bring something to cover that.
Looking forward to meeting you soon.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is parking available, but not allowed on the lawns.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
There are 14 chickden, 2 dogs and 1 guinea fowl that reside on the property, well caged and in there own area of the property. (3 months)
Lots of chickens here, which give us our supply of eggs and entertainment, especially the guinea fowl, that I call Hoppy.
Italian Greyhound named Inka (9 years)
Female Italian greyhound named Inka, very spoilt, ruler of the house and the property, will look for you if you ignore her, so the less attention you give her the more she will want to be your friend.
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She is such a generous and open-minded person, I could talk to her about everything, and she went out of her way to show me the Australia way of life(going on trips and hikes, making typical Australian food). The food she made was delicious (I am sorry I could not make any… read more
I had an amazing time with Kerrie, her lovely family, her dogs, cat, and friends. They made my stay at their farm an amazing experience and I loved everything about it. I couldn't point out one thing I liked the most as there were highlights on… read more
We share a lots of meals, drinks, movies and conversations together. She introduced me to a part of her family and friends.
She is a super active and generous woman, with a clear mind and a good heart.
In a couple of weeks she become like my mum in Aus.
All the best in Irland!
I was able to learn & hands on on certain task like chopping wood, start and learn the technique of keeping the… read more
