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Join our family and stay in a private studio by the Gippsland Lakes, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Join our small, family-run business in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes! We provide unique, high-quality holiday accommodations and are looking for friendly and motivated individuals to assist in maintaining our beautiful properties. Tasks include housekeeping, basic maintenance, gardening, and guest services, with the opportunity to learn more about hospitality in a hands-on, supportive environment.

    In exchange for your help, we offer comfortable accommodation and weekly payment allowance for hours worked along with the chance to experience the stunning natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes region. You’ll also have access to local outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, and exploring the nearby beaches and wildlife.

    If you're someone who enjoys the outdoors, has a strong work ethic, attention to detail and wants to be part of a close-knit team, we would love to welcome you to our family business!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    At our family-run business, you’ll experience a warm cultural exchange through hospitality and nature. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll interact with guests from diverse backgrounds and learn about the tourism industry. We also share local knowledge of the Gippsland Lakes, its history, wildlife, and lifestyle. It’s a great opportunity to experience lakeside community living while exchanging skills, ideas, and stories with us.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    House keeping, Cleaning, gardening, some maintenance & landscaping & babysitting.

  • 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

    We offer private studio accommodation for our team members, providing a comfortable and self-contained space to relax after work. The studio features a cozy bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living area & shared laundry giving you privacy and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. You’ll also have access to laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. Located in a tranquil setting near the stunning Gippsland Lakes, the accommodation offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, and nature walks during your free time.

    We also offer short term stays for independent campervans.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The work hours we require is in the morning. Then you have your own free time in the afternoon which you can use kayaks, bikes for free to explore the local areas if you wish.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a large backyard so can offer a safe, secure area for campervan.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 725493333175

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The image depicts a modern living room with a teal couch, wooden coffee table, and white walls, featuring a kitchen area in the background.
A young boy is fishing off a pier on a sunny day, wearing a tan shirt and blue shorts, with a serene body of water and a clear blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene canal scene with a dock, boats, and houses, set against a clear blue sky and lush greenery.
The image depicts an indoor swimming pool with children playing in it, surrounded by a white wall and a window, with a blue door visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a large tree in the foreground, a body of water, and a distant shoreline under a blue sky with white clouds.

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