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Help build a shed home using recycled materials and learn about carpentry in Goolwa, Australia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 5 (including our dog!).

    We live in Goolwa Beach of South Australia. A truly beautiful part of the world – Goolwa is just an hour’s drive south of Adelaide and is a historic river port where the Murray mouth and Southern Ocean meet. With front row seats to epic sunsets over the Coorong, an important Aboriginal culture of the Ngarrindjeri people, and abundant wildlife, Goolwa is a popular holiday destination.

    My background is Sri Lankan and my husbands is French. We have two happy and healthy boys and a dog!
    I manage the local Artisan Market and my husband works as a Carpenter. We purchased an acre block of land 1 year ago and would love some help in building our shed home.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Goolwa is just an hour’s drive south of Adelaide and is a historic river port where the Murray mouth and Southern Ocean meet. With front row seats to epic sunsets over the Coorong, an important Aboriginal culture of the Ngarrindjeri people, and abundant wildlife, Goolwa is a popular holiday destination.

    You will learn carpentry and building skills from my husband + a taste for local food and wine!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The foundation for our shed house has already been poured. We welcome assistance building our shed home using recycled materials, which we have already collected and help planting more trees on our block.

  • 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

    Accommodation

    In exchange for 1-2 hours of help per day, we will offer you accommodation on our block of land in a camp style setting. BYO camp gear, food and water.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Located forty minutes South of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula offers some of South Australia's finest coastal, scenic and culinary experiences. Spend quality time in nature’s playground discovering charming towns including Victor Harbor, Willunga, Normanville, Goolwa, Yankalilla and Rapid Bay. The region is home to the internationally renowned McLaren Vale - the home of sustainable wine production, world-renowned labels and unparalleled gastronomic experiences. Sip Mclaren Vale's renowned wine in a giant rubik's cube, transport yourself to Italy at Samuel's Gorge Cellar Door or head Down The Rabbit Hole for a tasting in a double-decker bus, or embark on the ultimate foodie adventure along the Epicurean Way road trip.

  • 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

    There is a library with internet connection 10 minute drive from our block.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 572587696736

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A man carrying a child on his back walks along a dirt path through a dry grassy hillside, with a body of water and blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a metal frame structure under construction, with a person standing inside, set against a backdrop of a field and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a bustling outdoor market scene, with numerous people strolling along a shaded path lined with trees, tents, and vendors, set against a sunny day backdrop.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a man and his dog strolling along the shoreline, surrounded by sand dunes and a clear blue sky.
The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man and woman embracing in a field, with trees in the background and a cloudy sky above.

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