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7 May 2026
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Hi we are based on Uoleva Island, Ha'apai, Tonga. We are a Tongan/ British free spirited and fun loving family and looking for someone or possibly a couple to help us with cooking for our extended family visit at our beautiful island home.
We are also looking for house sitters for the months of December and January (must be practical, and able to drive a boat/ live on a remote island with knowledge of solar/ water pumps etc)...
We love people of all nationalities provided you are happy to embrace the local culture which is very simple and rustic.
(couple welcome)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Animals
Beach
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn what life is like on a pacific island and learn about the Tongan Polynesian culture. You will live close to or on one of the worlds most beautiful sandy beach's. You can learn to snorkel, fish, cook Tongan food, speak the language and share this beautiful place that we live with all it has to offer. If you're here during the peak season you will have the opportunity to swim with humpback whales which can be seen from the beaches all around the island!
Help
We are looking for people with a variety or at least 1 of the following skills...
A chef/ good cook (we love delicious food and and have a lot of family visiting over the coming months. We are hoping to educate my 14 year old daughter to become a better cook- and make her more aware of different dietary requirements when dealing with limited ingredients on our remote island). We are happy also to share our local Tongan recipes and unique ways of cooking.
A team player who enjoys a simple life and will help where needed with daily tasks such as cleaning, raking, and washing.
Accommodation will be your own 6 man tent that you can stand up in, with a mattress and bedding. You will literally be living on the beach of one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Food will be provided; cooking and washing up will be shared or you will do your own.
As it is a remote island we feel that this position may be suited to a couple. It is a fantastic opportunity for the right person/ people.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
A tent on a remote island paradise with no roads, power or village.
What else ...
Time off can be spent walking around the island, swimming in tropical blue waters, snorkelling, fishing, reading a book, meeting the locals, going to church, drinking Kava, diving, paddle boarding, kayaking, exploring neighbouring islands, sitting round fire, singing etc.
From July- October you get humpback whales which come to the warmer waters of Tonga to breed and give birth. It is one of the few places in the world where you can actually swim with these majestic animals and it is an absolute privilege to do this. My husband and I are a skipper and a guide for this activity so we would hope to be able to take you out!
It is difficult to get a variety of food here so we prefer people who don't have special dietary requirements.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Lulu
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Josh helped massively with our waterworks- being a qualified plumber he connected taps and showers and washing machines he also gave us quality advice on other aspects that can be useful when running water on a… read more
She was kind, considerate, fun and polite. The girls enjoyed spending time with her and her partner Stephan.
She adapted well to island life and I honestly enjoyed being in her company. She was fun,… read more
The island Becky, Mahe and their… read more
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Josh helped massively with our waterworks- being a qualified plumber he connected taps and showers and washing machines he also gave us quality advice on other aspects that can be useful when running water on a… read more
She was kind, considerate, fun and polite. The girls enjoyed spending time with her and her partner Stephan.
She adapted well to island life and I honestly enjoyed being in her company. She was fun,… read more
The island Becky, Mahe and their… read more
The food was world-class, the freshly caught fish and Sunday feast was… read more
