Views to Byron Bay Lighthouse

Australia

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04/07/2022
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Easy going gay male couple in there 40-50... easy going, with 2 cats and 2 dog, living in the hills of Mullumbimby and having great views to Byron Bay beaches and the lighthouse.

Looking for a male person who can help us around the 17 acres, doing mainly gardening and bush clearing jobs, maybe some construction help...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience living in the hills below a National Park in the Byron Bay area. Be part of our family and enjoy this special part of the world....
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Making garden beds, weeding and mulching, clearing scrub areas in the bush, sometimes building projects...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Have your own retro caravan as your retreat near the main house! You also can always chill out in our maisonette upstairs... Unlimited very fast internet (NBN)!!!
What else ...
We live in the hills, 8 minutes from the center of Mullumbimby and only 25 min. to Byron Bay! Mt. Warning and Minyon Falls are nearby. And there is Byron Bay just in front of us for your entertainment. We will drive you to town and get you from it... otherwise there are buses and just about everyone will give you a lift in this alternative community.
We live on the foot of the Mt. Jerusalem National Park which offers many walking tracks and has a great lookout. When it rains there is several waterfalls emerging from the steep cliffs.

Mullumbimby is an alternative lifestyle centre in glorious surroundings. It is an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful hinterland. Bananas and other tropical fruits thrive in the warm climate and rich soil along the riverbanks. The town is also within easy reach of all the magnificent beaches in this part of the world, including those at Byron Bay and Lennox Head.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Front of house, upstairs will be your quarter...

enclosed by Australian bush

Arial pic of the house

View to Byron Bay from the verandah!

Feedback left by and about host (28)

31/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)

Oliver spent a week at our home. He was cheerful and easy to have around. He was also willing and a quick learner. It was also great for us that he had his own vehicle. We wish him well for the rest of his journey through Australia...

(Excellent )

31/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host

Had a very nice week in the Hills. Ash is a very good cook and provides every day another delicious meal. The home of these 2 easy going guys is very clean and modern..lovely..
If you work hard they will treat you like family.The work varies from a wide array of tasks. Peter and Ash make sure you are comfortable with the work. Peter teached me,… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julen)

Julen stayed with us for a week. While he was here he gave us a lot of help cleaning up our garden and proved to be very helpful. He was a great fit for us and it was a pleasure to have him in our home.
We wish him all the best for his travels in Australia...

(Excellent )

09/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julen) for host

I stayed with Peter and Ash a week and they were so kind to me. As they say on their profile, I worked 5 hours from monday to friday, and I got the weekend off. I worked in the garden and it wasn't really hard.
Moreover, Ash is a really good cook, he makes awesome meals, I was so lucky. They are located right next to the mountain so if you like… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)

Jakob stayed with us for a couple of weeks. During that time he helped us out with various jobs here on our property ranging from painting our house and chopping firewood to light jobs around the house. As well as being a quiet well mannered guest he got along really well with our animals. It was easy to have him in our home and he proved himself… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host

I had a great time with Peter and Ash. I stayed there for two weeks and worked always on different projects. The work is sometimes harder and sometimes easier but you never have to work longer than 5 hours a day . Ash is a very good cook and the animal are lovely. My room was awesome i got a great view and the house is very clean. I really felt… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)

Jonathan was with us for one week. During this time we had a wide variety of jobs for him. He was eager to learn and willing to step up and engage in all we asked of him. He was considerate in our home and meshed well with us and our animals. We are happy to recommend him and wish him all the best for his travels.

(Excellent )

20/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host

I had such an amazing time staying with Peter and Ash! They are a lot of fun to work with and had me working on a number of different projects so I was never bored. They made me feel at home immediately, and while I had my own private space in the caravan, I mostly hung out with them in the living room talking or watching tv or a movie with them.… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane)

Ricardo is a great guy and easy to get along with. His has a broad horizon and has great knowledge about lots of things. He is very methodical in doing things. Ricardo is focused and determined. Ricardo worked happily unsupervised and did a great job with the tasks given. He is a great cook as we discovered when he made us some specialities from… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Romane) for host

My experience with those amazing hosts was really great! They have amazing conditions for travelers! We have different tasks all days and Peter give us the opportunity to experimente tools and works that we usually not do all the time! It was a really nice experience! With ash you can wait surprises for lunch and dinner every time! They have a… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)

We had the pleasure to have Sean with us for 5 days. He is an enthusiastic young man who is eager to give anything a go. Sean has a positive and open minded outlook on life. He is a hard worker and quick learner. Sean's is very fit and doesn't mind physical hands on work. He fitted in very well into our family, was helping and very accommodating.… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host

Ash and Peter are amazing! As long as you come in and work hard they will treat you like family. I was only here for 5 days but I feel like i've known Ash and Peter much longer.

The work varies from a wide array of tasks. Peter and Ash make sure you are comfortable with the work and will tailor any work for what you are comfortable with and… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

This stay had everything I could want in the short time I had. Peter and Ash are fantastic. The work will be tailored to your preferences, and every project gave a great sense of achievement and productivity. The work is suited to outdoorsy hands-on people. Plenty of opportunities to learn and brush up on practical skills. I met their friends, we… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (MOR)

It was a great pleasure to met Mor, a very polite, eager and hardworking young man. He fitted in well and was a delight to have here. We wish him all the best for his future travels and workaway stays. We would have him back at any time.
All the best for your future Mor.

(Excellent )

17/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (MOR) for host

Hi everyone !
I will start with saying that If you are in the area and lacking in feeling along the trip of a home and family this is the place for you.
I was in Peter&Ash home for just four days but I am sure that, I will come back again.
They are so amazing people with two amazing dogs Argo&Chipi.
The place located in a beautiful lookout like in… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jaxon & Chantelle) for host

Three weeks with Peter and Ash has been such a gift. They have opened their house to us as if family and are a joy to be around. Their property is beautiful, the two dogs are gorgeous and Ash’s cooking is amazing. Their work requests are more then fair and well rewarding. I 100% recommend a stay here if given the chance.

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaxon & Chantelle)

Chantelle and Jaxon stayed with us for several weeks. They are both eager, organised and hardworking. We loved having them at our place as it was very nice to have them around. We wish both all the best for there working holiday around Australia. We can highly recommend Chantelle and Jaxon to anyone out there who is looking for some help. With… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alvaro) for host

I just stayed a week with Peter and Ash, but it was an amazing time, They live in the paradise, in the top of a mountain with awesome views of the valley and the bay. Inside their property they have trails into the rainforests and even a waterfalls in the wet season. I help them gardening, maintaining the trails, and setting up the ground to… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alvaro)

Alvaro was with us for a good week or so.... he is very polite and friendly. Alvaro worked effortlessly all day almost without breaks. He always worked longer then required. The work carried out by him was done beautifully. We thought Alvaro was a quiet person who integrated very well into his surrounds.
We wish him all the best for his stay here… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo)

Lorenzo was with us for about 3 weeks or so... we could have not ask for anyone better. He's one of the hardest workers we have ever encountered. He is very polite and helpful. Any task assigned to him was carried out with great enthusiasm and we always were surprised by how much he exceeded our expectations. Lorenzo was delight to have around, a… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host

It's like living in a paradisiac place. Ash and Peter are kind, gentle, friendly and sensitive all the times. The house it's magnificent and immersed in the nature of the hills over Mullumbimby. I really enjoyed their two wonderful dogs and the two lovely cats. Working, depending on the days, was from simple tasks to more harder works: from… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maximilian)

We had Max stay with us for 2 weeks. We gave him a range of tasks to perform and found him to be hardworking thorough and competent. He was always happy to do whatever we asked with a smile. We were vary happy to have him in our home. He loved spending time with our animals and was always respectful clean and tidy. We will hope to see him again in… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maximilian) for host

Staying with Peter and Ash was my first workaway experience and to be honest these two weeks were the best days in Australia so far. Peter and Ash are very nice guys, they are funny, always helpful and they're really open. The work was diversified so I never was bored. They have a huge property with a nice little house, the view is stunning. I… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Agam) for host

Dear Peter and Ash, it's been a while since I was staying with you, I do apologies for the late feedback.

First of all, this is my very first time experience on workaway because a friend of mind told me to try then I tried. Second, Peter replied as soon as he got the message which I really appreciated, thank you Peter! Third, I don't know much… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host

When I arrived at ashs and petes, I was first taken from the incredible grounds and open views across the entire area from mullum to Byron bay. I felt very comfortable here as ash and Pete were very helpful and open minded. Work is different each day (can be hard natured or lighter) on the property. They always offered me rides into town on free… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host

My time with Ash and Peter was just awesome! They are just lovely, friendly and really helpful if you have a problem. You'll get the best food you can imagine if you are a good worker. Also you'll have one of the greatest view's around Byron Bay and an amazing accommodation.
The animals are just adorable and spreads love all around.
Thanks for… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)

Leon was with us on our property for about 3 weeks or so... He is a really nice easy going young man with a great attitude. His work ethic are impeccable. He worked every day hard and didn't mind the jobs assigned to him. He made the best pathways ever! We highly can recommend Leon to anybody and we are happy to have hime back at some stage during… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Robin was staying with us for 7 weeks. He is a very nice guy!! He works hard and has a go at almost anything. He is well organised, clean and a pleasure to have around. We can recommend Robin to anyone who is looking for a great worker and person as such.. Feel free to contact us to obtain a personal reference for Robin. Cheers Ash & Peter

(Excellent )

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