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Hi Workawayer's, I’m Karen 65.
Help needed now in the forest, so you will need to be fit and strong.
Experience with basic gardening tools and electrical tools is an advantage but not necessary.
Also a lot of repotting plants.
My place is 11 Acres of real (native) Australian Bush with winding tracks and Rainforest along a rocky creek.
It contains a few rare native plants and there are lots of different ferns, palms, rainforest plants, vines and very tall gum trees.
The creek has natural beauty even when it is dry.
Hand raised Wallabies lay about in the bush on hot days, and emerge in the afternoon for a graze, and wild possum’s roam around at night.
I renovated a site office and turned it into a home to temporarily live in. Now 15 years later it needs a bit or repair but still liveable, and the new house is nearly finished.
A shipping container provides work shop and storage. And a second container has been turned into backpackers accommodation with bunk beds, but there is no heating or cooling, so you have be tough and live within the elements.
My workawayers are allowed one square foot of wall space to leave there international mark. The wall is nearly full, and is fun to read.
This property is totally self sufficient which means there are no phone cables, no power lines and no water pipes........a "stand alone" solar system and very noisy generator provides electricity, water from tanks and mobile phone and wireless Internet have great reception. BRILLIANT!
But this does mean restrictions on power and water. So peeing outside is necessary!
Charging equipment happens when the sun is on the solar panels.
The animals you might find here are:
Red Necked Wallaby's
Swamp Wallaby's
Paddymelons
Koalas
Thousands of wild birds
Frogs
Water Dragons
Land Mullets
Goannas
Bandicoots
Snakes
Ticks
Spiders
Big Ants
Leaches and heaps more but it depends on the season.
PLEASE DON'T APPLY IF YOUR NOT INTO HARD WORK OR AFRAID OF CREEPY CRAWLIES!!
I only take people for short stays 5-10 days.
I can pick you up from Taree train station, then we can go to the shops if you need snacks or alcohol.
If you have your own car it's only 20 minuets to the beautiful beaches of Forster and Tuncurry, or you can come with me into town on a day off.
I'm a licenced wildlife carer and a conservationist and my property is certified as "land for wildlife"
I also have a Certificate 3 in Conservation and land management, and Cert 2 in Horticulture
On Days off we usually go into town and do shopping and sight seeing but you feed yourselves for lunch and dinner.
Contact me for any questions,
And please include your Australian phone number for quicker communication.
Cheers,
Karen.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Van life
Sustainability
Pets
Movies & TV
Music
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Gardening
Animals
Nature
Camping
Water sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about our Ozzie wildlife and see our native plants.
How to live off grid.
Help
Strong, fit people preferred 25+ that enjoy manual labour.
Building skills are an advantage.
If you like to keep fit whilst taking on a challenge this is the place for you.
Good English is nessasary.
Work hard in the morning and enjoy the wildlife and property in the afternoon.
The usual tasks are:
Picking up sticks and branches taking them to a fire pile
Cutting down some small weedy trees and getting them to the fire pile
Weeding
Managing burn piles
Moving rocks about in the creek to form a rock pool
Emptying gutters of leaves
Track maintenance
And plenty more.
When you come here it's NOT all about the animals, it's working in the bush, to maintain wildlife, habitat.
Volunteer help is mainly working in the bush restoring habitat.
Also lots of little odd tasks.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own private room inside a shipping container, with two single bunk beds,
cupboard and lounge.
What else ...
Internet reception is available if you have a smart phone and your with Telstra.
Intermitent with Optus ok.
Limited WiFi
I provide 3 meals on the days you work, and any extras like snacks, sweets, smokes and alcohol are at your own expense.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have Starlink.
Space for parking camper vans
I can accommodate any size vehicle, but must be self sufficient for power, water and waist.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Wallabies and general wildlife
Host ref number: 614895171296
Feedback (41)
10 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis is a great help, we got lots done between showers. Very polite and keen to learn.
Thanks for putting together my new green house, that saved me a lot of frustration. 😄
Safe travels.
Thanks for putting together my new green house, that saved me a lot of frustration. 😄
Safe travels.
(Excellent
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21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Karen's, and the work she does for nature and wildlife is amazing. The work is rewarding and allowed me to spend a lot of time in the beautiful nature nearby. Karen is also a really lovely person with a great sense of humour. Thank you for an excellent experience!
21 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Jake is a polite delight to have around.
He handled anything i threw at him with a smile, from large tree branches, cleaning gutters, and even assembling my first robot vacuum cleaner, which I named Jake!
Your Welcome to come back anytime.
Safe travels 👋
He handled anything i threw at him with a smile, from large tree branches, cleaning gutters, and even assembling my first robot vacuum cleaner, which I named Jake!
Your Welcome to come back anytime.
Safe travels 👋
(Excellent
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18 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mehdi & Antoine)
I was a little hesitant about two 21yr olds, but these guys were great. Always happy and could take a joke. They got stuck into anything I threw at them and we got heaps done.
We had fun with French / English pronunciation and we agreed it had to be exact or no one will understand you
Cheers guys,
stay safe.
We had fun with French / English pronunciation and we agreed it had to be exact or no one will understand you
Cheers guys,
stay safe.
(Excellent
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10 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis is a great help, we got lots done between showers. Very polite and keen to learn.
Thanks for putting together my new green house, that saved me a lot of frustration. 😄
Safe travels.
Thanks for putting together my new green house, that saved me a lot of frustration. 😄
Safe travels.
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Karen's, and the work she does for nature and wildlife is amazing. The work is rewarding and allowed me to spend a lot of time in the beautiful nature nearby. Karen is also a really lovely person with a great sense of humour. Thank you for an excellent experience!
21 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Jake is a polite delight to have around.
He handled anything i threw at him with a smile, from large tree branches, cleaning gutters, and even assembling my first robot vacuum cleaner, which I named Jake!
Your Welcome to come back anytime.
Safe travels 👋
He handled anything i threw at him with a smile, from large tree branches, cleaning gutters, and even assembling my first robot vacuum cleaner, which I named Jake!
Your Welcome to come back anytime.
Safe travels 👋
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mehdi & Antoine)
I was a little hesitant about two 21yr olds, but these guys were great. Always happy and could take a joke. They got stuck into anything I threw at them and we got heaps done.
We had fun with French / English pronunciation and we agreed it had to be exact or no one will understand you
Cheers guys,
stay safe.
We had fun with French / English pronunciation and we agreed it had to be exact or no one will understand you
Cheers guys,
stay safe.
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (EvaFinlandia) for host
I stayed one week at Karen’s place. My work was mainly cutting some small trees and watching bonfires. It was a hot week and some of the work was also quite physical. There was always something to do, so one week went really fast. Karen gave good instructions and was a patient teacher. She is a very hard working woman herself, so sometimes it was… read more
18 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (EvaFinlandia)
Eva is a lovely person and a big help. She is quiet which helps with the wallabies about.
Her English is much better than my Finnish lol!
Just be clear because sometimes she doesn’t understand.
She’s easy to live with and does her own thing.
I wish you well Eva, you are welcome back any time.
Her English is much better than my Finnish lol!
Just be clear because sometimes she doesn’t understand.
She’s easy to live with and does her own thing.
I wish you well Eva, you are welcome back any time.
(Excellent)
18 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ingrid) for host
Karen is such a nice person. Her love for the animals is communicative and her place beautiful and quiet. And the wallabies are so cute !! I was happy to have my tent with me because some days have been very hot and the container/room is like a oven. And the garden offers very nice places to camp. Thank you for everything Karen !
20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ingrid)
Ingrid is amazing. She cycles everywhere, so is very fit as I would expect a physio to be.
She has a good work ethic and is easy to live with. I was so lucky she loves to cook, so I let her take over the kitchen, and experienced some great and different meals.
She worked hard digging out some stumps, planting new trees and shrubs, and clearing… read more
She has a good work ethic and is easy to live with. I was so lucky she loves to cook, so I let her take over the kitchen, and experienced some great and different meals.
She worked hard digging out some stumps, planting new trees and shrubs, and clearing… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kaitlyn) for host
Kaz, what a legend! Had a heap of fun on Karen's property hanging out with her. The land itself is super magical, the wallabys absolute darlings. The work was varied and interesting, I learnt a heap off Karen about plants and animals. Seeing what she's built up from scratch all by herself was very inspiring! Wishing I was sitting round the fire… read more
30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlyn)
Any host would be mad to let Kaitlyn pass them bye.
She is always happy, very helpful, outgoing, and fun to be with. She is well traveled therefore interesting to talk to.
She will get stuck into anything and wants to learn.
Always welcome back.
Happy adventures Kato!
She is always happy, very helpful, outgoing, and fun to be with. She is well traveled therefore interesting to talk to.
She will get stuck into anything and wants to learn.
Always welcome back.
Happy adventures Kato!
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Loan & Sylvain) for host
Super rewarding experience! The place is beautiful and well preserved. Karen works hard to conserve nature and taught us as much as possible . The work is sometimes physical (digging stumps, youhou!) but very cool. We slept very well despite the cold and Karen made great food. We were having fun with her! She also showed us around Foster, it was… read more
30 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Loan & Sylvain)
Loan & Sylvain are a really nice couple and after 5 years are still going strong.
They are happy to take on any challenge with a good attitude. They like to be outdoors doing anything with animals.
They have a very bright future and I wish them well. Cheers guys.
They are happy to take on any challenge with a good attitude. They like to be outdoors doing anything with animals.
They have a very bright future and I wish them well. Cheers guys.
(Excellent)
28 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)
Santiago is a really nice guy. He is always willing to get stuck into anything and gives it his all.
He loves a good workout so i had him digging out stumps.....he loved it!
I wish him well for the future.
He loves a good workout so i had him digging out stumps.....he loved it!
I wish him well for the future.
(Excellent)
12 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host
Well what can I say? It was an amazing week, full of wildlife. I was looking for hard work and I found it with Karen! I don't know how many tree roots I remove but it feels really good to see that you're leaving a good impact on this great place. Karen and the wallabies are beautiful souls, I wish them all the best. Don't hesitate to have a week… read more
2 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kevin & Margot) for host
What can we say ! It was our first workaway and we will remember it all our life. Not just for the wallabies but for Karen too . It was a real pleasure to help and live there . The work it's not too hard . Taking care about the animal ( poo, and milk ) , work around the house . The baby wallabies are really cute and it's a pleasure to wake up in… read more
1 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin & Margot)
I really liked these two, great workers and happy to take on anything. I now have Pink and Purple hair thanks to Margo, and they both made and painted a huge 3 piece planter stand on wheels, amongst a heap of other jobs.
You would be a mad host to let Kevin and Margo get past your door.
They are welcome back anytime and I’m sure they have a… read more
You would be a mad host to let Kevin and Margo get past your door.
They are welcome back anytime and I’m sure they have a… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizaveta)
Elizaveta is a quiet, friendly and helpful person.
She is head over heels in love with animals and would do anything for them.
We did weeding, picking up sticks and more. Also due to the rain, house work and washing my filthy car.
Thanks again, and keep safe from Corona!
She is head over heels in love with animals and would do anything for them.
We did weeding, picking up sticks and more. Also due to the rain, house work and washing my filthy car.
Thanks again, and keep safe from Corona!
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elizaveta) for host
Thanks again for amazing experience, Karen!
My week in the middle of the bush was really good, didn’t want to go back to Sydney (one more week would be good)
Karen is a very nice, kind, caring and funny person) it was pleasure to help her
Hope to be back again one day:)
My week in the middle of the bush was really good, didn’t want to go back to Sydney (one more week would be good)
Karen is a very nice, kind, caring and funny person) it was pleasure to help her
Hope to be back again one day:)
19 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joris & Alizee)
Joris and Alizée are such lovely people and any host would be glad to have them.
They got stuck into any job with enthusiasm and did great work. They are respectful and easy to live with.
Sorry about the badly trained Wallaby guys! Lol.
Good luck for the future and your welcome back anytime.
They got stuck into any job with enthusiasm and did great work. They are respectful and easy to live with.
Sorry about the badly trained Wallaby guys! Lol.
Good luck for the future and your welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Joris & Alizee) for host
We had such a great time with Karen. She is an amazing host, she made us feel more than welcome, she took us to her aquagym class, to visit around on day off.
The wallabies are so cute. There is bit of work in the morning then the afternoon is all yours. You can have a beer and swim in the creek. The container is very comfortable, don't forget to… read more
The wallabies are so cute. There is bit of work in the morning then the afternoon is all yours. You can have a beer and swim in the creek. The container is very comfortable, don't forget to… read more
3 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan)
Juan (Gwan) lol!
I loved this guy, he was so helpful and interested. He was easy to feed, very respectful and easy to get along with.
We got lots done then I enjoyed chilling out with him in the afternoon.
He has an invitation to come back, this time with his girlfriend, so I hope they do.
Highly recommended to hosts.
I loved this guy, he was so helpful and interested. He was easy to feed, very respectful and easy to get along with.
We got lots done then I enjoyed chilling out with him in the afternoon.
He has an invitation to come back, this time with his girlfriend, so I hope they do.
Highly recommended to hosts.
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host
I have to say that I admire Karen so much. She works really hard for the wildlife and its environment. she has a nice sense of humor, is very easy going person, patience and lovely. Her place is full of native spices, it is a very good example of the Australian ecosystem.
We work in the morning and in the Afternoon we chill out in a very good… read more
We work in the morning and in the Afternoon we chill out in a very good… read more
3 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Larissa & Anne-Marie)
Two great girls, always happy laughing and singing.
They tackled the bush work, but Larissa had an allergic reaction to something in the bush,
and had to leave early.
Big shame, they missed so much.
I wish them well, and hope they find more fun adventures.
They tackled the bush work, but Larissa had an allergic reaction to something in the bush,
and had to leave early.
Big shame, they missed so much.
I wish them well, and hope they find more fun adventures.
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Larissa & Anne-Marie) for host
Karen ist such an adorable person and a brilliant cook! Dedicating her life to the wildlife we enioyed sharing that passion with her and loved to cuddle the babies! Aquagym courses were also lots of fun together :D
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & John)
These two are fantastic, beautiful people. They will tackle any task and be happy all day long.
Any host would be glad to have them, they are easy to be with.
Always positive and very helpful.
I wish them well and they are always welcome back.
Hopefully I will catch up again in the UK. Good luck to you both. xx
Any host would be glad to have them, they are easy to be with.
Always positive and very helpful.
I wish them well and they are always welcome back.
Hopefully I will catch up again in the UK. Good luck to you both. xx
(Excellent)
14 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Helen & John) for host
We had a really lovely week with Karen at her beautiful forest home. She is such a caring, funny and inspiring lady, works incredibly hard, is completely dedicated to the 'roos and wallbies, and we left feeling great admiration for her and the work she is doing.
Our daily work involved morning poo picking in the animals yard, which - believe it… read more
Our daily work involved morning poo picking in the animals yard, which - believe it… read more
1 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Caroline is really kind and helpful. Willing to learn and compromise.
I was looking forward to getting to know the girls, but to unforeseen circumstances they had to leave early.
Your welcome back some day Caroline.
I was looking forward to getting to know the girls, but to unforeseen circumstances they had to leave early.
Your welcome back some day Caroline.
(Very good)
30 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Unfortunately, Karen and I couldn't really spend much time together. I can only tell you, she is a wonderful humorous lady. If you have the chance to work with her, go for it! It’s a great experience to get to know Karen and her kangaroos! It‘s fascinating to see with how much dedication she cares for her animals. You should not be afraid of hard… read more
11 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe is A lovely girl and we got a lot done together. She got up a ladder onto the roof and cleaned the gutters. She also helped me rolling up a shade cloth cover that is over the veranda for shade in summer which is a tricky job. Helped with weeding the forest, picking up Roo poo and cleaned my very dirty car inside and out.
Thankyou Zoe and good… read more
Thankyou Zoe and good… read more
(Very good)
21 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (majesticworld)
These two guys helped me out a lot. They did all the hard jobs I can't do any more, like digging trenches. Sorry about the blisters guys! They were also handy at fixing things like broken pipes, a fly screen door closer, and building wildlife nest boxes.
They were happy and friendly, so hosts, grab them if you can.
Hope you are both well again,… read more
They were happy and friendly, so hosts, grab them if you can.
Hope you are both well again,… read more
(Very good)
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (majesticworld) for host
We had a great stay at Karen’s house off grid, which was a great experience.
She has a lot of energy for her age and she is funny too.
We enjoyed a lot the work she gave to us because it was different every day. Seeing her babies jumping around all day long was magic and of course we loved to feed the joeys.
She also took us sightseeing around… read more
She has a lot of energy for her age and she is funny too.
We enjoyed a lot the work she gave to us because it was different every day. Seeing her babies jumping around all day long was magic and of course we loved to feed the joeys.
She also took us sightseeing around… read more
29 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Piotr) for host
If I could describe my stay with Karen with one word it would be: magical. Her place is absolutely charming and located in a natural Australian bush. The forest looks like a fantasy movie location! Roos and wallabies are absolutely adorable and cuddly and my heart is broken that I had to leave them. My duties included picking up kangaroos poos,… read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Piotr)
Piotr is a realy great guy, I enjoyed his company.
I only had to mention something and it was done. He's punctual and courteous and fits into any situation. He's interested in everything and interesting to talk to.
I wish he could have stayed longer. Your welcome back anytime Piotr, stay safe, and happy.
I only had to mention something and it was done. He's punctual and courteous and fits into any situation. He's interested in everything and interesting to talk to.
I wish he could have stayed longer. Your welcome back anytime Piotr, stay safe, and happy.
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy & Rachel)
I'm very greatful to these two realy lovely people. They could only stay for a few days but in that time they fixed everything I needed done, from gutters to fly screens and a shed roof.
They work realy well as a team and made great company.
So if they send you a message grab them fast, before you miss out!
Happy and safe travels guys, and your… read more
They work realy well as a team and made great company.
So if they send you a message grab them fast, before you miss out!
Happy and safe travels guys, and your… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy & Rachel) for host
We had a great stay at Karen’s beautiful property. Karen was very hospitable and cooked us some great meals. She also took us to see a few sights around Forster. We learnt a lot about the kangaroos and wallabies, and got the chance to have a cuddle and bottle feed the joeys. Highly recommend this workaway. It’s a great opportunity to experience… read more
8 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mollyanne22)
Molly's a great girl with a brilliant mind, and see's the funny side within a conversation. She asks intelligent questions and got me thinking of stuff I hadn't thought of. I also learned some tasty Vegan recipes. Molly works well and tackles any job with enthusiasm.
Good luck for the future, and I hope you come back one day. xx
Good luck for the future, and I hope you come back one day. xx
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mollyanne22) for host
Karen asked me to describe her property and here is what I came up with:
"An enchanting forest (bush) of Gum Trees. The smell of euctaplus with the shuffle of the leaves. The sky expansive of blue . The grass covered in green on the hill side where the kangaroos frolic
together.. the assortment of birds soaring across your gaze singing a sweet… read more
"An enchanting forest (bush) of Gum Trees. The smell of euctaplus with the shuffle of the leaves. The sky expansive of blue . The grass covered in green on the hill side where the kangaroos frolic
together.. the assortment of birds soaring across your gaze singing a sweet… read more
19 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stéphanie) for host
I had a wonderful time with Karen! She is a tough women! I was amaze by her! We had good laught, even if I was a pain in the ass sometimes because I am tough too! Ah ah ah
She loves her animals I could see it! She lives in a paradise! Be aware it s can be cold at night ! She did everything to make me feel less cold! I was complaining a lot about… read more
She loves her animals I could see it! She lives in a paradise! Be aware it s can be cold at night ! She did everything to make me feel less cold! I was complaining a lot about… read more
6 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stéphanie)
Stephanie is always smiling, her English is very good, and only occasionally the accent gets in the way, lol. We had some great conversations and she's a good worker.
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassandra & Clément)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sammy)
These two guys are great, they were fun to have around and very capable of doing the heavy Jobs. Sammy is always happy and likes to keep a neat and clean environment, he sweeps floors, folds washing, and wants to help. Connie is helpful in other ways, like, using tools etc.
They are easy to get along with and flexible.
They are welcome back any… read more
They are easy to get along with and flexible.
They are welcome back any… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sammy) for host
A wonderful place! I can't describe how lovely there.
Working from 8am untill 13pm is reasonable, hard but made a lot of fun. Food is also good.
Thanks dear Karen so much let us join your wild life for 8 days.
Working from 8am untill 13pm is reasonable, hard but made a lot of fun. Food is also good.
Thanks dear Karen so much let us join your wild life for 8 days.
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Fantastic girl, easy to get along with and I enjoyed her company. She got stuck into all the work I had for her and never complained even with a headache ( I found out after).
If Leonie comes knocking on your door, please take her in, you won't be sorry.
All the best for your future Leonie, your welcome back some day.
If Leonie comes knocking on your door, please take her in, you won't be sorry.
All the best for your future Leonie, your welcome back some day.
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
My week with Karen was wonderful. I felt like back in my childhood. Being in the forest, making fires and just work with my hands. Sometimes it was hard work in the forest but it's nice to see what we worked after a day.
I enjoyed the evenings after a working day at the fire with the kangoroos and wallabys around. They are so cute.
Karen lives… read more
I enjoyed the evenings after a working day at the fire with the kangoroos and wallabys around. They are so cute.
Karen lives… read more
6 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Véro) for host
I had an amazing time at Karen's place! Her little babies will make you coo :)! The work is in fact not only about kangaroos, you will have the chance To help in Her beautiful property so wild, so pretty, if you like the nature it is the place to be! Karen is a great woman who is passioned by what she does, you will learn a lot by Her and..have a… read more
11 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Véro)
What a girl, Véro is fantastic and I'm glad to have been her host. Her disability isn't a problem at all, we went swimming at the local pool, and Véro was determined to get in the creek to cool off, and she sure did.
We had a few laughs at me learning French, and when I got the accent wrong she was a big help.
She will have a go at anything… read more
We had a few laughs at me learning French, and when I got the accent wrong she was a big help.
She will have a go at anything… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
Karen’s place was a wonderful sanctuary hidden in the bush of NSW. She’s maintained a beautiful property and has worked so hard to keep it in its natural state making it a beautiful and motivating spot to work. Karen also takes great care of the rescue joeys, and was so willing to share her stories about these animals and their rehabilitation… read more
28 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren couldn't stay for long but in that time she was very helpful and enthusiastic to work.
She is welcome to come back and stay longer anytime.
All the best with your studies Lauren, I'm sure that field of work will provide you a very interesting future.
She is welcome to come back and stay longer anytime.
All the best with your studies Lauren, I'm sure that field of work will provide you a very interesting future.
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)
Maggie did a lot of work for me and even faced a fear of heights cleaning out the gutters.
I don't think bush work was her favourite thing, but she was certainly on the ball when it came to the animals.
You saved me a lot of back aches Maggie and I'm sorry I couldn't find you a church for Easter.
Good luck into the future.
Karen.
I don't think bush work was her favourite thing, but she was certainly on the ball when it came to the animals.
You saved me a lot of back aches Maggie and I'm sorry I couldn't find you a church for Easter.
Good luck into the future.
Karen.
(Very good)
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Sorry for the late Feedback Karen, but it´s not less good. Karen is an amazing women, she really loves the nature and her roos and put all her heart and energy in it and I am more than grateful that I had the opportunity to help her, at least a bit. The place is such a peaceful Environment and you will never forget the experience. You will sleep… read more
23 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is a great girl and happy to get stuck into anything.
We had some gum trees to cut up and clear, piles of Lantana to burn, and holes to dig for plants. Not to mention buckets of Roo poo to pick up daily.
Sarah admitted to finding some of this hard work but handled it realy well and never complained.
I can definitely recommend Sarah.
We had some gum trees to cut up and clear, piles of Lantana to burn, and holes to dig for plants. Not to mention buckets of Roo poo to pick up daily.
Sarah admitted to finding some of this hard work but handled it realy well and never complained.
I can definitely recommend Sarah.
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mallorie) for host
My stay at Karen's was simply amazing. She's lives in one of the most peaceful and beautiful place I've ever seen. The Joeys are the cutest thing ever. Karen gives us a unique chance to help them, to live with them and to really get to know them. No wildlife park could give that amazing experience. Kangaroos are everywhere at Karen'a place and… read more
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mallorie)
Mallorie was a God sent. I had a small virus that left me with no energy at all. Once Mall knew the routine she just got stuck in and let me have the break I really needed.
She will have a go at anything, has lots of enthusiasm and was great with the Kangaroo's .
Can highly recommend Mallorie.
She will have a go at anything, has lots of enthusiasm and was great with the Kangaroo's .
Can highly recommend Mallorie.
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Robin) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Karen, she was incredibly welcoming and down to earth which made it easy to settle in.
Karen has a great knowledge of the flora & fauna, and is more than happy to share this with you.
Obviously being around the Kangaroos is a HUGE plus, they are really lovely. Learning about them and getting to know each of their… read more
Karen has a great knowledge of the flora & fauna, and is more than happy to share this with you.
Obviously being around the Kangaroos is a HUGE plus, they are really lovely. Learning about them and getting to know each of their… read more
27 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Robin)
Glad I met these two, they are realy nice and very helpful. Always happy to take on any task and always enthusiastic.
They both cooked and the meals were great.
Unfortunately my solar system wasn't working very well, and we had to use the noisy generator a lot, and they didn't even complain about that!
Can recommend Sarah and Robin to anyone.
Hope… read more
They both cooked and the meals were great.
Unfortunately my solar system wasn't working very well, and we had to use the noisy generator a lot, and they didn't even complain about that!
Can recommend Sarah and Robin to anyone.
Hope… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Isaac) for host
Hey !!! Just got online since I left . So my time with Karen was absolutely amazing , one of the most unique experiences of my life that I'll never forget. Karen is an amazing human, I mean she really is a one of a kind . The work was fun and a little tough but nothing to bad. And last but not least are the beautiful animals that Karen was taking… read more
12 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
Isaac stayed with me for a week. He was a bit shy to start with but once he got into the flow of things worked very well. He's keen to learn and asks lots of questions. He's polite, and has great
philosophy's. No matter what he chooses to do in the future he'll be a winner. Good luck for the future Isaac.
philosophy's. No matter what he chooses to do in the future he'll be a winner. Good luck for the future Isaac.
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Heidi)
Heidi is a really great person. She was never a problem, never complained and always happy. Good luck with the future and hope you can come back one day.
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)
Natacha stayed with me for about a week. Nice girl and worked well, but, "they don't make them like they used to"! Once the Roo's were fed and the bush work started she needed a break for a smoke, then at 12.20 couldn't work any longer without food. Apparently 1pm is too late for lunch. But as she said, "your probably used to it" and she's right.… read more
(Very good)
14 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host
I really enjoyed most of my time there, amazing experience, living there is so much fun except the mosquitos and liches! If you really like animals and wildlife go for it you will live an unforgetable experience! the only bad point is that you will probably take your lunch very late, and when i was doing hard work under the sun eating very late… read more
31 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Wayne & Pawn)
Great people and really good cooks, especially Pawn. Amazing food which is healthy and so full of flavour. She can make a great meal of whatever is in the fridge and cupboard. They will try anything, and happy to help.
Coming from city life they weren't very good at understanding Stand Alone Solar Power Systems, but I think at least they learned a… read more
Coming from city life they weren't very good at understanding Stand Alone Solar Power Systems, but I think at least they learned a… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Janine ) for host
Amazing experience. Karen is a really nice person and you have the opportunity to get into close contact with the animals. The work is physically demanding but a lot of fun. Every day is different and the place is quiet and remote just in the middle of the bush. You also get a lot of free time.
Thanks for hosting me, Karen, I had a great… read more
Thanks for hosting me, Karen, I had a great… read more
17 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Janine )
I realy enjoyed hosting Janine. She's easy to live with and her English is very easy to understand..
She loved the animals and got stuck into the work.
Shame the stay was only 5 days.
Don't hesitate to grab her if she emails you.
Enjoy the rest of your trip Janine.
She loved the animals and got stuck into the work.
Shame the stay was only 5 days.
Don't hesitate to grab her if she emails you.
Enjoy the rest of your trip Janine.
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Andy is a good guy to have around.
Always willing to work and learn.
He realy loves animals and wanted to sneek "King" ( one of my Wallabys) through customs!!
Hope your foot doesn't bother you too much, and i will certainly give King a cuddle for you!
I wish you well. Enjoy life.
Always willing to work and learn.
He realy loves animals and wanted to sneek "King" ( one of my Wallabys) through customs!!
Hope your foot doesn't bother you too much, and i will certainly give King a cuddle for you!
I wish you well. Enjoy life.
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
Karen could make any men or women the most happiest on the planet just by loving him or her like she loves her kangaroos and wallabies. Unfortunately that will never happen because kangaroos and wallabies are flawless (if you overlook the poo and pee) and easy to love while there is no such thing as a flawless human.
It was such a great… read more
It was such a great… read more
12 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host
I had a few weeks where i wanted to experience the bush, work and live. I thought the experience would be fun, however it was far more than that. Karen's piece of rainforest is a botanists dream and a perfect slice of Australian bush - completely stocked with all the Aussie creepy crawlies. Her botany skills together her intimate knowledge and… read more
3 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I had an absolute blast at Karens place! She is a young soul with a lot of enthusiasm and a hard work mentality.
She is a very active lady and she will make you work hard during the day, but enjoys nice relaxing evenings after the day of hard work.
She's got so much love for her furry family, and she would do anything for them!
I fell in… read more
She is a very active lady and she will make you work hard during the day, but enjoys nice relaxing evenings after the day of hard work.
She's got so much love for her furry family, and she would do anything for them!
I fell in… read more
1 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea is a realy great person, and very adult for her years. Learns fast, and happy to do any task. She works hard and is a pleasure to have around.
Fruit and veg is all you need to feed her.....realy simple.
So if she contacts you, don't hesitate to grab her, or it will be your loss!!
Fruit and veg is all you need to feed her.....realy simple.
So if she contacts you, don't hesitate to grab her, or it will be your loss!!
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Miranda)
I was glad to meet Miranda, she has brains, common sense and has the world at her feet. She mixed well with the neighbours and can hold a conversation at any level.
She is great with plants or animals and not afraid of hard work.
Come back and be a wildlife vet Miranda!
She is great with plants or animals and not afraid of hard work.
Come back and be a wildlife vet Miranda!
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Calvin)
If you need someone that is dedicated, strong, disciplined and a gentleman, Calvin is your guy.
I enjoyed having Calvin around, and he also got along with the neighbours and their kids really well.
His Military service has set him up well to accepting hard work with no problem.
I hope he returns one day.
I enjoyed having Calvin around, and he also got along with the neighbours and their kids really well.
His Military service has set him up well to accepting hard work with no problem.
I hope he returns one day.
(Excellent)
8 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Eilidh)
I enjoyed hosting Eilidh, she has excellent manners, very respectful, and easy to get along with.
It was such a shame my fear of her getting flooded in saw her leave a few days early. Thanks for your help with the Wallaby shelter and Im sure the Forrest feels a little better without a bit more Lantana! I hope you enjoy the rest of… read more
It was such a shame my fear of her getting flooded in saw her leave a few days early. Thanks for your help with the Wallaby shelter and Im sure the Forrest feels a little better without a bit more Lantana! I hope you enjoy the rest of… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eilidh) for host
Had a lovely few days staying Karen. Her little spot in nature is beautiful and I really appreciated the opportunity to do some wildlife-based work and also help build a wallaby shelter - this was great because it allowed me to learn and get some experience doing something new. We also did some lantana clearing which seems daunting at first but… read more
29 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
I really enjoyed the time staying with Karen, all her pets and the animals around. We prepared the Wallabi garden, cleaned the rainforest from lantana, built Possum boxe and a lot more. If i will get the chance to come back i defenitely would do it :). It is a lovely place Karen is staying at with plenty of rainforest, a creek and rural… read more
30 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
If this guy wants to come to your property, grab him fast, you won't be sorry. Alex is a realy nice guy and very happy to work hard at any task you want to throw at him.
I enjoyed his company and he is very welcome to come back.
Good luck Alex, enjoy OZ.
I enjoyed his company and he is very welcome to come back.
Good luck Alex, enjoy OZ.
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Josh is a really lovely young gentleman. Very intelligent and respectful. He hadn't done much manual labour and tried extremely hard and was surprised at what could be achieved. I know he will be a great lawyer and wish him well for the future.
(Very good)
26 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
I had a good time at Karen s property, helping her build a kangaroo house. The work was exhausting but v rewarding, the afternoons are chilled and I have good memories from working there. Slept like a baby, thats for sure. Thanks Karen for being so kind and generous. Good luck with the baby kanga
25 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I really enjoyed the time spent at Karens place. The work is not bad once your in the swing of things and is rewarding. I enjoyed the wildlife and having a nice beer afterwards in a pure water creek. I hope the rest of my trio in the OZ is just as enjoyable!
16 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
I enjoyed Alex's company. We had a lot in common with Flora and Fauna. He is a great worker and learns fast. I would have liked him to stay longer. Welcome back any time Alex. Enjoy OZ.
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
I only stayed for 2 days because I was running out of time but I am happy that I could visit Karen anyhow and nevertheless she was so welcoming! Showed me some nice places around and got me to see the different wild animals living on her property. Also to live with Kooly and Gooey was a special experience for me. Thank you so much Karen also for… read more
7 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas Taylor)
Tom's a really nice guy, and happy to fit in with whatever is going on.
My place is hard physical work, and even though the weather was kind that week, it was still very hot for someone from Scotland and he coped very well.
Enjoy the rest of your gap year Tom.
My place is hard physical work, and even though the weather was kind that week, it was still very hot for someone from Scotland and he coped very well.
Enjoy the rest of your gap year Tom.
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Thomas Taylor) for host
Had a truly amazing experience here, so glad I volunteered. As an Outback experience it doesn't get more authentic than this.
Karen is a wonderful person who is very friendly and easy to get on with.
Her property is a small piece of paradise. I felt privileged to be able to share it with Karen for a short time. Could not have hoped for a better… read more
Karen is a wonderful person who is very friendly and easy to get on with.
Her property is a small piece of paradise. I felt privileged to be able to share it with Karen for a short time. Could not have hoped for a better… read more
27 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhiannon)
Rhiannon is a happy and intelligent girl. She shows interest in what's going on and likes to get stuck into the project at hand.
I enjoyed her company and you won't be disappointed if Rhiannon stays with you.
I enjoyed her company and you won't be disappointed if Rhiannon stays with you.
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
This was Aaron's first Workaway experience so he didn't know what to expect.
He settled in well and worked more hours than required because we were doing some dangerous hazard reduction burn offs that could not be left alone.
He is polite and his English is brilliant
Happy travels Aaron, enjoy.
He settled in well and worked more hours than required because we were doing some dangerous hazard reduction burn offs that could not be left alone.
He is polite and his English is brilliant
Happy travels Aaron, enjoy.
(Very good)
4 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host
I had a great time with Karen. If you like to work outside and you like the nature and the wildlife that´s a spot for you. Karen is always honest and kind to you :)
Thank you Karen for the opportunity to stay with you and for showing me all the animals,activities and beautiful places.
Thank you Karen for the opportunity to stay with you and for showing me all the animals,activities and beautiful places.
25 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
It was a real pleasure to stay with Karen and all her animals, she has a great sense of humor and very easy going. Her place is just different at everything you will find but amazing!!!! You will love it from the very first moment you put your feet in it :) She has a extremely sense of the environment and you will have to be ready to reduce the… read more
22 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
Alberto is a great help and a really nice guy. He crawled under the house and wired it all in securely and created an outside area so my cats can't eat the wildlife!
He is very keen to learn new tasks and improve his English. Nothing bothers him (except leeches) and he goes above and beyond the call of duty.
He is very keen to learn new tasks and improve his English. Nothing bothers him (except leeches) and he goes above and beyond the call of duty.
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna & Julie)
I had a great time with these two. They are fun and easy to get along with. Happy to take on any task and Julie's girl guide experience was a help.
I hope they come back one day.
Enjoy the rest of your adventure girls. XX
I hope they come back one day.
Enjoy the rest of your adventure girls. XX
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Kathi13) for host
It was a great experience to spend one week at Karinha with Karen and all her lovely animals. I didn't just enjoy exploring the wild life nature around the house and spending lots of time at the beautiful creek but also liked having interesting conversations with Karen.
I learned lots of new skills around planting and working in the forest as… read more
I learned lots of new skills around planting and working in the forest as… read more
12 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathi13)
Kathi is a really nice person, respectful and polite. She stayed with me for 7 days and was easy to be with. She had no trouble amusing herself in the afternoons exploring the creek, which was great for me too so I could spend time cooking and have my own space.
I think she found the work hot and exhausting, but we were in the bush lighting… read more
I think she found the work hot and exhausting, but we were in the bush lighting… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricardo)
Thanks for the feedback Ricardo I wish you well.
Just one correction, I have had many females here working with Lantana. All that is needed is enthusiasm and a good positive attitude.
Just one correction, I have had many females here working with Lantana. All that is needed is enthusiasm and a good positive attitude.
(Good)
21 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ricardo) for host
It was an amazing experience in the wildlife of New South Wales. It was a great surrounding with a lot of rainforest and their typically animals. This is perfect for naturelovers and people who are not afraid to get dirty hands. At the moment it's unfortunately hardwork and not good for females.
