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Description
We live in the beautiful Whitsundays.The heart of the Great Barrier Reef is in our area.
The ocean is beautiful with great fishing and snorkling oppertunitys.
We have a beautiful house overlooking the ocean.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Self development
Movies & TV
Plant care
Photography
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I've grown up in South Africa and moved to Australia 20 years ago.
Starting over in a new country has a lot of challenges and as a worker in the mines can give insight to a lot of learnings in the different cultures and work experience's.
We can have great discussions around moving to a new country and working with cultural diversity and trying to understand different perceptions.
I love talking about other cultures and always enjoy a yarn over a drink or two.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
As a retired couple we need help with general maintenance and some renovations.
The vegetable garden is a work in progress that needs a helping hand.
I'm still very active and will be assisting and giving guidance where required
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
English is good and if you are interested in Afrikaans i can definitely assist
Accommodation
Accommodation is a self-contained studio/grany flay which includes kitchen, en-suite and wi-fi.A pool is also available for the hot days to cool off in.
With the facility's available you'll be preparing your own meals.
We would expect that we will dine together at least once a week for a typical cultural meal
What else ...
Whitsundays is a tourist town so lots of oppertunitys to go out on tours or meet up with other travellers
No smokers
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Don't want the internet to be slowed down in the evening when i watch TV
Space for parking camper vans
Campers could do short stay parking close by
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (1)
They were both eager to help with any tasks.
I can highly recommend them
They also prepared a fantastic meal for us.
Leon and Dalene
The apartment and pool were such a treat, giving us comfort and privacy after weeks of camping and hostels — clean, cozy, and in a fantastic location. Leon kindly shared fresh fish from the reef, which was delicious, and we had plenty of time to explore Airlie Beach and the surrounding areas. The work was… read more
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Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
They were both eager to help with any tasks.
I can highly recommend them
They also prepared a fantastic meal for us.
Leon and Dalene
The apartment and pool were such a treat, giving us comfort and privacy after weeks of camping and hostels — clean, cozy, and in a fantastic location. Leon kindly shared fresh fish from the reef, which was delicious, and we had plenty of time to explore Airlie Beach and the surrounding areas. The work was… read more
