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The image depicts a serene rural landscape at night, featuring a pond, trees, and a house, with a starry sky above and clouds streaking across it.
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Permaculture, aquaponics and renovations near Bellingen, NSW Australia

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    I am Luke. 38yo. I’m the bald guy in the photos. 5 acre property in the beautiful Kalang valley where I am establishing food gardens utilising natural concepts... aka Permaculture. 15 minutes drive from Bellingen, 40mins from Coffs Harbour. Wet sclerophyll forest surrounds. LGBTQ+ friendly environment.

    Weekday school bus into Bellingen/Coffs harbour or easy hitchinking area if you don't have transport, and I may be of assistance as I do regular trips to Coffs Harbour in my car. Self contained accommodation 50m away from my house in a new guest cabin/workshop built from timber milled from the property. Wood fire. Loft sleeping area with epic views over the property.

    Work tends to be creating new garden beds, pathways, irrigation, harvesting things and replanting, raising seedlings, looking after animals and aquaponics. Bush regen. Renovations. Earthworks. Endless choice. Or tell me what you think I should be working on.

    World heritage listed Gondwana forest hiking trails nearby. River is across the road for swimming/kayaking/fishing/exploring. Rainbow creek magical glo-worm walk. Markets and cultural/music festivals hosted nearby every few weeks in Bellingen .

    Compost toilets. Rain water. Omnivorous diet. I will do dinner that will usually result in leftovers for lunch, but keen to experience cuisine from far away lands should you wish to teach. Sometimes im busy with my job and would welcome you building some meal prep into your contribution. Breakfast is usually whatever you please from provided items such as muesli, fruit, dairy, bread, eggs and other garden goods. Tell me what you like.

    No set expectations of daily work output, just what ever we both feel fits the current projects, your experience, skills and vigour, but in the realm of 20-25hrs spread over the week. I tend to be working on projects and in the garden on weekends and also for a few hours before sundown during the week after work.

    You must have travel insurance that covers workaway/volunteering to stay here.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Share garden ideas, BBQ/bonfire get together with neighbours and others up the valley at times. Come and spend time here in nature, swim in the river, variety of markets and cultural festivals in nearby Bellingen.

  • Help

    Help

    Creating garden beds and other garden structures, collecting mulch, mowing/brush cutting, tending to the aquaponics or building more systems. Also potential to help me finish building various renovations on the other houses.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Guesthouse build onto the workshop with toilet and shower and kitchenette. Satellite Wifi. Meals are provided at my house if you eat a broad diet, or you can self cater.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bushwalking in nearby world heritage rainforest, kayaking and fishing on the river, and various outdoor pursuits available nearby.

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    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

    Starlink satellite.

  • 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

    I have 2 dobermans but the guesthouse is doberman free zone if your critter didnt appreciate them.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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