Living a high tech off grid, self sustaining dream in Calderwood, Australia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    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

    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 ...

    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

    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 a 400Mb fixed wireless Internet connection and a large and growing outdoor Unify network.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    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

    Can possibly accept pets

    Most dogs are fine as long as they are not aggressive or incessant barkers.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Lana (3 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.

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