Permaculture garden project in Cairns, QLD, Australia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Heya 🙃
    I live in Cairns, Australia. Originally from Portugal. I've done workaway in multiple places but it's my first time hosting!

    I recently bought a home in the city and I'm trying to turn it into a little urban food forest, permaculture garden and the dreamiest tropical cottage core house around.

    And I need help and experienced people with it 😊

    We are a vegan, non smoker, no big parties house and would love like minded people around. (I live with my partner and we met through couchsurfing)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    LGBTQ
    Plant care
    Music
    Hitchhiking
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I'm portuguese and my partner is from Denmark.

    All our friends are from different places, working different jobs. We are a very wholesome group of adults. We enjoy meals together , camping, festivals, dancing, arts n crafts afternoons, etc.

    Open minded people are ESSENTIAL. (ok with sex work)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    If no big projects are happening, it's more easy small jobs (1 to 2h per day)
    Weeding, planting seedlings, mulching, mowing the lawn, prunning trees, building or fixing paths....
    Also indoor help, like cleaning walls (in the tropics things get moldy quickly), fermenting food and drinks, cooking, general cleaning, help with decorating, organizing, painting, etc.

    I'd rather have people that are willing to help 1 to 2h per day with just accommodation (private room) and them having free time to explore around the city.
    Unless it's a big project and then will be 4 to 5 hours with accommodation and meals included. (Looking for very experienced people to:
    . Help me organise the garden (knowing where to plant what, prunning, companion planting, building soil, worm farming, composting, etc)
    . Someone experienced in building NATURAL PONDS/POOLS.
    . Building a deck/gazebo
    . Fixing gutters (helping decide how to collect rain water and distribute it)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private spacious sunny room with a queen size bed.
    Mostly looking for people who are only after accommodation (1 .5 to 2h a day of help)
    Or 3 meals a day (fruits and/or smoothie for breakfast, vegan lunch and dinner)
    Tea and electrolytes always available.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 728667187516

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A person is crouched in a garden, surrounded by banana trees and other plants, with a wooden fence and stepping stones in the background.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a lush lawn, vibrant flowers, and a white umbrella, with a wooden fence and trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a small, cozy room with white walls and ceiling, featuring a bed, window, and artwork, exuding a sense of simplicity and tranquility.
The image depicts a lush backyard garden, featuring a diverse array of plants and trees, with a wooden fence and trellises, set against a serene overcast sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a wooden floor, featuring a rug, plants, and furniture, with a doorway leading to another room in the background.
The image depicts a kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertops, and floors, featuring a sink, oven, and various plants, with a window above the sink.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together on a concrete surface, with a chain-link fence behind them and a body of water in the background.

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