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Set 450m up a coastal escarpment, our 40 acre property is essentially a private slice of a national park. My partner and I were lucky enough to purchase it 4 years ago and have been working to open it up for many more people to enjoy. There’s a lot of work to keep out invasive species, maintain fire trails and support endangered species. We are fully off grid but highly advanced technologically. It’s 20min from town, 30min from some of the best surf in NSW and only 1.5 hours from Sydney.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Art & design
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I've lived and worked across Asia, Europe, Russia and the US as a technology consultant and now I'm applying those skills to making this property self sustaining. You can learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, creating services people are happy to pay for - all while minimising financial risk.
Help
We’re looking for people willing to do whatever needs doing. That ranges from caring for our chickens, clearing fallen trees, maintaining fire trails that are continually washed away, monitoring and removing invasive species that threaten endangered plants and animals. Special projects include creating a gourmet mushroom grow room, expanding our sustainable greenhouse, extending outdoor wifi coverage and extending our solar powered tree lights.
We operate 11 camp sites but you won't be required to to help with that in any way.
If you’re interested in learning about sustainable off grid technology, this is a terrific opportunity to live it.
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Essentially it's a really nice campsite near the house with views of the escarpment and rainforest. We provide power, toilet on site, wifi and drinking water. There's also an epic hot shower under the house.
What else ...
We have extensive experience with sustainable off grid living without sacrificing lifestyle luxuries.
You are 30 min away from white sand beaches, amazing hikes, town centres but when on the property completely removed from the hustle and bustle below.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a 400Mb fixed wireless Internet connection and a large and growing outdoor Unify network.
Space for parking camper vans
The upper terrace site is closest to the house and can accommodate trailers 22 feet long easily. We provide potable water, a chemical toilet and tent, a 240V extension and free WiFi. We have also installed a shower under the house.
Can possibly accept pets
Most dogs are fine as long as they are not aggressive or incessant barkers.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Lana (2 years)
Lana is a new breed mix - a pointer poodle, giving her a lovely friendly temperament. She has both boundless energy to play fetch all day as well as the ability to sit and chill.
