An older couple sits at a restaurant table with drinks, under a beautifully lit bamboo ceiling, enjoying a relaxed evening. Another person sits in the background.
A cozy bedroom features a wooden bed with floral bedding, a small black nightstand with a lamp, beige carpet, and decorative railing near a staircase.
This bathroom features a toilet, sink, window with curtain, accessible shower with grab bars, floral shower curtain, tiled floor, and white tiled walls with red accents.
A kangaroo stands upright in a dry, bushy landscape, holding a blue bowl with its paws and drinking from it, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A kangaroo grazes beside several pink and grey galahs in a dry, bushy outback setting, with scattered trees, a dirt path, and a blue birdbath.
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Enjoy nature and tranquil surroundings in Toodyay, Western Australia

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we are a pensioner couple, living on a small nature based ,rural property near Toodyay, about 1 1/2 hr from Perth.
    We enjoy the peaceful surroundings , with visits from kangaroos and a variety of birds.
    We seek help with multiple tasks like , upgrading the house and surroundings, various garden jobs and property maintenance.
    If you are needing to fit out your vehicle for your road trip, we have multiple tools and good advice .
    Work times are flexible to fit in with you.
    Payment and accommodation ( in house) to be discussed at a preliminary meeting.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Events & social
    DIY & crafts
    Nature
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have travelled Australia extensively and can provide heaps of travel tips and advice, while you improve your Aussie language skills .

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We will be doing tasks closely with you, teaching multiple skills you may not have.
    Tasks include, landscaping, moving firewood logs, operating an excavator, building small retaining walls, storm water management and reticulation.
    Painting, general tasks and providing assistance to us .
    You need to be reasonably fit, agile and able to move freely.

  • Languages spoken

    Dutch: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A private upstairs bedroom with double bed and separate toilet. Your own bathroom downstairs.
    Meal arrangements to be discussed, but you won't be hungry 😋😉

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Your Own transport is essential as we live in a rural area. The nearest Town is Toodyay, almost all you need is available there,
    Its about a 10 minute drive.
    More specific shopping is 1 hr away, with everything there.

  • 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

    We are flexible with work times, but the weather can dominate our schedules.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Ample parking and power available.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 548581258184

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A cozy bedroom features a wooden bed with floral bedding, a small black nightstand with a lamp, beige carpet, and decorative railing near a staircase.
This bathroom features a toilet, sink, window with curtain, accessible shower with grab bars, floral shower curtain, tiled floor, and white tiled walls with red accents.
A kangaroo stands upright in a dry, bushy landscape, holding a blue bowl with its paws and drinking from it, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A kangaroo grazes beside several pink and grey galahs in a dry, bushy outback setting, with scattered trees, a dirt path, and a blue birdbath.
An older couple sits at a restaurant table with drinks, under a beautifully lit bamboo ceiling, enjoying a relaxed evening. Another person sits in the background.

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