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29 Apr 2026
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Description
--- House minding 2 Burmese cats and garden ---
I’m an Aussie born and bred and love where I live by the beach, bush and bays.
We are one and half hours drive north of Sydney, 2+ hours on public transport.
The community is more like a village and the area is very quiet, surrounded by nature. There’s are a few shops and cafes nearby as well as a community club with live music.
It is good for bushwalking, artists, birdwatching, fishing, swimming and surfing.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
Interests
Cycling
Beach
Dancing
Sustainability
Events & social
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Outdoor activities
Nature
Culture
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a rural/urban area, surrounded by protected natural areas of bushland, waterfalls, rainforest and water ways.
We have a small but active community with events like trivia, music bingo, farmers markets, games nights, art shows etc.
Real world experience of life in an Australian suburban/rural community with access to Sydney’s city ammenities.
Help
I love to work on small projects around the property but I appreciate company and help because of painful arthritis. Lately I’ve been working on a small rock wall and recoating some timber trim. I grow a few things in my backyard so I’m often working on that too.
Some help with housekeeping such as meal prep and clean up, or folding laundry is also helpful.
Work is a maximum of 5 hrs, 5 days per week
Then you have 2 days off to explore the local area or visit Sydney or Blue Mountains.
Helping days and hours are flexible but generally Monday, Tues, Wed , Thursday and Friday.
I will work with you as I enjoy it. People who enjoy tackling a project and enjoy hanging out work best.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
Queen sized bed ima large room with private bathroom.
There are bikes and a canoe, nearby tennis court, and fishing spots. The surf beach and National Park is walking distance.
Wi-Fi, aircon and fully equiped kitchen. Cafes and convenience stores are in walking distance.
What else ...
We are 1.5 hours north of Sydney by car. Public transport options vary.
You can get here via train to Woy Woy and a bus to Pretty Beach. Another option is a bus to Palm Beach and a ferry to Wagstaffe, and then a bus to Killcare Heights.
The public transport to Sydney is not 24/7 in this quiet location but everything you need is in walking distance. Local convenience stores stock essentials and the larger supermarkets will deliver.
The Wagstaffe ferry goes to Palm Beach and Ettalong or Umina taking only 15 mins during daylight.
Cafes are open for breakfast and lunch.
The area is known for bushwalking, birdwatching, surfing, swimming, fishing, and inspires many local artists.
The local club will show you a good example of Australian culture and live music on weekends.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Off street parking available for a camper van or car.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Cat
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Feedback (9)
She was very intuitive, able to understand complex situations and even helped me problem solve.
Vanessa was genuinely interested and cared about the work and our family. I highly recommend her for any situation… read more
Heidi is an energetic, outgoing and smart person. She always has many projects that she enjoys sharing with people. While I was there, I mostly helped with outdoor projects. Heidi taught me a lot about french drain (everything really 😉).
Heidi is also involve in her community and… read more
We had a lovely time and they both were very flexible and tried lots of new things with a lot of courage and enthusiasm.
I would highly recommend them to any host.
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She was very intuitive, able to understand complex situations and even helped me problem solve.
Vanessa was genuinely interested and cared about the work and our family. I highly recommend her for any situation… read more
Heidi is an energetic, outgoing and smart person. She always has many projects that she enjoys sharing with people. While I was there, I mostly helped with outdoor projects. Heidi taught me a lot about french drain (everything really 😉).
Heidi is also involve in her community and… read more
We had a lovely time and they both were very flexible and tried lots of new things with a lot of courage and enthusiasm.
I would highly recommend them to any host.
Heidi is an incredibly… read more
Lovely company, easy going, clean and tidy. She was very flexible and always willing to help. We did some weeding and repaired some stone waterways.Her English is excellent and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hope… read more
Grady also taught… read more
They both worked in the garden, weeding and mulching, painting timber decking, and even helped me with the computer work for music bingo. They were great company and engaged with the local community… read more
Our main tasks were focused on gardening, and the workload was just right. In the evenings, we often shared meals and had… read more
Heidi was lots of fun to hang out and have laughs with, her property is also beautiful. She also took us to see some of the local sights, best tour guide we could ever wish for. Plus at the weekend she took… read more
Although she may appear shy at first, Emily is very friendly and even got up in front of a crowd and performed with me. It was great fun.
We… read more
i really enjoyed the stay at Heidi's and Roman's. I loved to work with here and felt welcome since day one. We always had things to laugh about. The view into the sea from my accommodation was incredible beautiful.
Can't wait to see you again
Mass was ready to work hard and was always on time. He works very happily independently but also does well working with others.
He is strong and has many useful skills, especially in the kitchen, but… read more
