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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
13 Jan 2025
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Description
G'day I'm Joel from Habana near Mackay. My home has great views of the ocean and whitsunday islands. I have a number of projects taking place to make the house and grounds more user friendly. It is in a quiet rural area 15 minutes drive from the city of Mackay. I want visitors to be happy while they work so there will always be a few choices of what to do
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visitors will learn about native birds and animals both of which are abundant on the property. I use a lot of slang sayings and aussie vernacular which some foreign people find entertaining.
Help
Gardening - tending to vegetable gardens
Landscaping - Collecting rocks from the property to use in pathways and retaining walls
Building/Carpentry - minor home renovations
Home duties - Food prep and Cleaning
Painting - some small areas on the exterior of the house
Tree and Shrub removal - removing a few dangerous and unwanted trees
Welding/roofing - Garage repairs and modification
Room preparation - Preparing bedroom for paying visitors (online rental)
Artist - anyone who can draw or paint and make good suggestions on decorating
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Visitors have a large room in detached part of the house with external access and seperate toilet and shower. There is a double bed fold out couch plus double and single swags. There is always plenty of good quality food available, and I can cater for specific dietary needs if required.
What else ...
Its a great place to relax in the hammock with a book or take in the view. There is a lot of things to see and do in mackay and just about any leisure activity can be catered for.
Having your own transport is almost a must unless you intend to stay for a short period, it will give you greater freedom to visit some of Mackay's attractions in the event that I have other commitments as I may not be able to drive you around all the time.
All I ask is for visitors to be respectful and positive.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
ask me about pets
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (2)
Lucy cooks great eastern dishes, and has… read more
I helped to clean up and replant his veggie garden, house duties and cooked up some Asian Food.
He showed me some stunning places in Queensland, taught me how to catch a fish, overall, I learnt a lot from him.
If you have a chance to stay in Mackay, i… read more
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Lucy cooks great eastern dishes, and has… read more
I helped to clean up and replant his veggie garden, house duties and cooked up some Asian Food.
He showed me some stunning places in Queensland, taught me how to catch a fish, overall, I learnt a lot from him.
If you have a chance to stay in Mackay, i… read more
