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Host rating
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Last replied
26 Dec 2023
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Description
We are a young family who live just outside a quaint little town in the North West of Tasmania. Mountain ranges hugging stunning coast lines and a lovely community to top it off. Our home has abundant wildlife of bandicoots, wallabies and birds
Our human residents are two adults (Lisa and Julian) and Finn, Lenny and Toby (7,4 and 2) We are outdoorsy, traveller types who love good food, cooking and community. Julian speaks Italian and French and has lived in both countries for extended periods. Lisa has travelled and lived in Asia, North and South America and wouldn’t tell you but speaks a very small amount of Spanish.
We have two properties. One that we live on 3 mins from the ocean which is a 3 acre permaculture property with mini goats, ducks, chooks orchards, veggies etc. And one 20 mins away that sits on 60 acres
We have 4 resident Australian Miniature Goats. If you haven’t spent much time with Aus Minis you are in for a treat. They are inquisitive, kind, very gentle and very small! They’re currently up to knee heigh and around 8-10 months old. These goats are our pets but also have a role in weed management, fertilising and reducing fire risk around the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about gardening, mini goats, the local region of Tasmania. Meet others in the area and learn about where to go and what to see in this beautiful state. Hang out and get creative with our full of energy little ones
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are available to host from 26 August onwards. We can host for longer periods )1 month etc). Our needs for support change depending on what’s happening and the skills and interests of the workaways. Some idea of supports needed are:
Daily we need to take care of our animals (and humans!) and manage the house and land. Things that keep us busy are fencing, building and updating chook houses, preparing soil for the next planting season, seed savings, sowing seeds, pruning, fencing and so on!
Inside the home we welcome any help with children, cooking, house hold work for the more indoorsy type.
We are flexible and accommodating and want to match your skills with the right help and support
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Our smaller property has our house and caravan. The caravan has heating and cooling, gas stove, kettle and plenty of space for up to three travellers, but cosy enough for one. It is a very comfortable abode with all the nice touches.
We can also accommodate your own van or tent
What else ...
Weekends are free to explore
The local region is close to the world famous Tarkine (Takanya) largest cool temperate rain forest in the southern hemisphere, Cradle Mountain (1 hour away), we have mountain biking and hiking trails on our door step and live only 3km from town where there is plenty of good coffee, food, and a library.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We have free rang chickens goats and a dog so pets are welcomed they are suited to this
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
I spent 3 very good weeks with you. Concerned that I could fully enjoy my free time, Lisa and Julian were very accommodating and I could see a lot of things at Penguin during this period.
I will keep very good memories of my stay with this really good family, and… read more
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I spent 3 very good weeks with you. Concerned that I could fully enjoy my free time, Lisa and Julian were very accommodating and I could see a lot of things at Penguin during this period.
I will keep very good memories of my stay with this really good family, and… read more
