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Need some help with maintenance of my house and garden in the Blue Mountains, Australia

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Hi, my name is Dave. I traveled around Europe and the Middle East for 5 years in my twenties. More recently I've visited a bit of Asia and a lot of Australia. For the last couple of years, I travel away for work in blocks and then return home for periods between jobs to work on my house and gardens. Due to the nature of my work I will not know whether I can accept a booking request for greater than four weeks in advance.

I'm offering accommodation and all meals while I am at home working on my house and garden projects.

I currently have one older male housemate. Besides the house activities, I'm into rock climbing, yoga, guitar, circus, festivals and camping.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Organic gardening, permaculture, irrigation systems, building, woodwork restoration, help polishing English, Australian sayings, overcoming fear of bugs snakes and spiders.
Help
I have gardening maintenance and projects and house renovations and maintenance work I could use help and company with at my house in Hazelbrook in the Blue Mountains.
Food and accommodation for 3.5 hours work per day or 5 hours work on 5 days of a one week stay)
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
A large private room with a quality very comfortable queen bed and furniture in a 100 year old house set on 1250 square meter block.
What else ...
Bushwalks, lookouts, rock climbing, canyoning. Anything in the Blue Mountains and 2 hours from Sydney by train.
I am registered to be able rescue and care for injured native wildlife during their rehabilitation so you may have the opportunity to take part in this process.
It is no problem for me to provide vegetarian food. Catering for vegans would not be much more of a stretch as I already avoid dairy. I don't however provide expensive vegan diet supplements or "superfoods".
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You would need your own internet provider as I currently only operate from my phone.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 478776141496

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18 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host

Staying with Dave was a great experience! He has a beautiful home in the blue mountains where you have plenty of opportunity to explore. I stayed with Dave for 8 days in exchange for helping him with his yard and a few tasks around the house as well. I was always comfortable with all the tasks Dave asked me to help with and if I ever had any… read more

(Excellent )

2 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

Our stay at Dave‘s was absolutely amazing! The first day we went to a pub and had the most australian experience ever: ate Kangaroo & Crocodile pizza! The work was just some gardening and was very fair in exchange for the good food & the best smoothies we’ve ever tried! Our room was also very clean and comfortable!

Also, thank you Dave for… read more

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Maren) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I had a great time during my stay with Dave! He's an awesome host, very friendly and easy to talk to. So is his lovely housemate. I did gardening work which was really enjoyable and not too difficult.
Dave cooked awesome and very healthy meals and even made them vegan for me:) I especially loved his… read more

(Excellent )

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Me with one of the many King Parrots that come to visit.

Old guest bedroom, same bed but room has changed. New photos coming...

Room has changed but same very comfortable queen bed and personal TV/DVD player.

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The first of 3 waterfalls on a bush walk that starts at the end of my road.

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18 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host

(Excellent )

2 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

(Excellent )

27 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Maren) for host

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Mathias B. R.) for host

Dave is a seriously cool guy who is funny, interesting, intelligent and a great host to Mathias and I!
His house and garden are lovely and the whole area around Dave's property has a very relaxed vibe to it. ( its also super close to the beautiful blue mountains! ) He cooked us awesome, healthy meals every day and went out of his way to show and… read more

(Excellent )

5 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Dave was an awesome host!

This was my first workaway experience, and I am glad to say it far exceeded my expectations!

Dave is easy to chat to, relaxed and happy to share his extensive knowledge of gardening, birds and the local area. His housemates are also very welcoming and easy to chat to.

My tasks were mainly garden maintenance. It's a… read more

(Excellent )

22 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (Grace) for host

Well what can I say that describes my stay with Dave, Other than it was 'literally' one of the best things I've done so far on my travels!
He is such a good host, from providing the tastiest smoothies for lunch to showing the very best views and places in the Blue Mountains.
The work and tasks Dave gave was very fair in comparison to the yummy… read more

(Excellent )

30 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer (Saana-Eerika ) for host

Awww! That was such a lovely place and house and that room where we stayed is really comfortable!) A bit of luxory after few months camping :)). Dave is so friendly, kind, helpful and definitely amazing host. He made so good meals and smoothies and we miss them already.

We spend good time together in garden, bushwalking, pub and cafes. We… read more

(Excellent )

28 Sep 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Saana-Eerika )

You will be spoiled if Saana and Felix ask to stay with you to work. These are beautiful people who actually enjoy the change from just sightseeing in their travels and want the chance to do something useful with their hands. They never watch the clock, give the work their best efforts and really appreciate anything you can do to return their… read more

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host

Dave was a fantastic host :)
-The help was varied, between cleaning, storing hood, sanding window frame. He showed me how to do it, and when I was too tired gave me something else to do or I could rest.
-I could improve my english thanks to many interesting discussions we had
-We did together some awesome cooking, foods are good there, and I love… read more

(Excellent )

15 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Lea Christin & Nele Juliane) for host

Dave was a kind and courteous host. We stayed there for one week and did some cleaning stuff in house and garden. We were free to organise our working time. We did some bush walks to nice waterfalls in the area and Dave took us twice to Katoomba to see the Three Sisters. Our room was clean and cosy and Dave provided us enough food to cook healthy… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Vineta & Krišjānis) for host

David was really good host! We spend with David one week. At that time we did different jobs around garden. Apart from that we had the chance to see Sydney firworks and hike around mountines. David gave us a lot of useful information about all Blue mountain region. We spend lot of time talking with David about different things and different… read more

(Excellent )

1 Jan 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonin)

Antonin was a great help to have around. We worked easily together and I was able to get many things done that have been put off for years. Antonin was keen to take on any task even when bad weather lead to several days of less exciting indoor tasks. Antonin never watched the clock or counted the hours but just got into the task with enthusiasum.… read more

(Very good )

25 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (Antonin) for host

Dave is really a great host ! He took we around on the first day to show me the blue mountain area, including the three sisters. During a week we work in the garden and in the house. Dave is a good cook and can brew a perfect chai, he knows a lot about healthy food (try his smoothie). He also knows a lot about different countries, history, etc.… read more

(Excellent )

15 Jun 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Agata & Agata)

Agata was only able to stay with me for one day in the end but in that time we found time for interesting conversations and between us we knocked off a lot of the tasks I needed to get done in the garden. Agata is friendly, interesting and hard working and I would recommend her to other hosts.

(Excellent )

15 Jun 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Enid)

Enid was the perfect guest. Before she arrived her communication was really good. She worked through all of the tasks I gave her quickly and helped me with the things I was doing. She is curious to learn about the area she is traveling in from the locals and was excited to be involved in caring for injured wildlife. She cooked tasty vegetarian… read more

(Excellent )

15 Jun 2015

Left by Workawayer (Enid) for host

David was a great host! He took me on a bush walk where we saw a Lyrebird and in his house he had a supercute feathertail possum. I also had the chance to pet a baby wombat which is the cutest animal I have ever seen.
He also took me to a concert in Sydney and to Katoomba to see the Three Sisiters and for a drink in the beautiful hotel.
I… read more

(Excellent )

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