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An old, weathered caravan sits under a metal roof beside a large water tank, surrounded by lush green plants and woodland, creating a rustic atmosphere.
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Help us become self sufficient in the off-grid community in Barron Gorge, QLD, Australia

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My name is Hans. I live on a off grid community.

    Our goal is to grow our own food and be self reliant. Sharing skills. Growing food. Building, fire management.

    There is 22 people on community. We have different houses for different families. Located near a hot spring we're we go regularly. We are on river front property we're we can swim regularly.

    I also have a jungle house in caravonica where I live half the time . Caravonica near cairns. I pot up fruit trees and work on projects for the community there. Its on edge of national Park.so great for walks up the barron gorge and 5 minutes from the beach.

    I love making mostly vegetarian food. I have a pizza oven to bake in also. Chores potting up trees, help maintaining land, shared cooking and moving building materials to property. Collecting rocks. I enjoy going dancing and seeing bands. Mountain biking, skateboarding and kyaking

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Sustainability
    Events & social
    Culture
    Plant care
    Performing arts
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Cycling
    Beach
    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

    Living in a earth ship style house in a artistic environment. Rock wall building. Pizza oven skills. Food production, pizza oven building, land development for growing food dragon fruit. Fishing and survival.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with gardening. Land management and daily duties. Orchard matenance. Grass cutting.compost making. Rock collection. Basic help with building.
    Creating artistic spaces for living.
    Help with cooking together. Pizza pasta and rice Asian dishes. Curry's.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own Room

    3 meals a day. Eggs bread or porridge in morning. Wraps sandwichs or salad lunch. Pizza pasta Indian or Asian food for diiner.. I'm mostly vegetarian. But eat fish and chicken too.
    I can make whilst you work or we make shared meals together. If you have your own special dishes i can buy pacificly what you need

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have a place near cairns cbd and the property in atherton Tablelands

  • 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

    Only phone WiFi in cairns. Hot springs i have to visit nabours for internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Lots of space for vans at inot hotsprings.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 444397963427

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This image shows rustic wooden double doors with colorful stained glass panels, surrounded by wood slices, corrugated metal walls, tools, and a weathered, creative workspace.
This image shows a rustic porch with a wooden floor and roof, cluttered with various items. A white van and painted surfboard are visible outside.
A man with long hair tied back stands in a lush, green forest or garden. He wears a khaki shirt and looks directly at the camera, serious expression.
An old, weathered caravan sits under a metal roof beside a large water tank, surrounded by lush green plants and woodland, creating a rustic atmosphere.
A small bunch of ripening bananas hangs from a banana plant surrounded by large green leaves. Nearby, a yucca plant and a water tank appear.

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