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NOOSA COUNTRY -
Hi there! Thanks for viewing our listing. We are Steve and Kath, a couple who enjoy the company of young travellers and hearing of their adventures, experiences and homelands. Our own children have left home so we have plenty of room to spare
We are happy to offer comfortable accommodation, healthy meals and a friendly, family atmosphere, in return for gardening, small maintenance and household duties. You would have the use of a TV, sound system, free wireless internet, kitchen, laundry and your own bathroom and toilet.
We live in a comfortable, 4 bedroom house on a picturesque, small acreage at the base of Mt Tinbeerwah, which is in the Noosa hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. (15 minutes from Noosa Heads, a popular beach and surfing location)
A bus goes past the door and there is a train station at Cooroy. (5 kms away) However your own transport would be more convenient for you.
There are many fruit trees, a vegetable garden, rainforest, creek and numerous native gardens on the property.
We have a playful 3.5 year old labrador pup, who loves everyone, especially young helpx guests. 😁
The abundant wildlife, such as wallabies, kangaroos, native ducks, water hens, turtles and a large number of birds keep us constantly entertained as we look over our large pond from the house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy sharing our knowledge of our local area, places to visit and taking them to special, favourite places (when we have time) We're close to many beaches, rivers and lakes where they can take part in water activities. We are able to help them to improve their English (if requested) and teach them about our unique Aussie culture. They will also learn about native plants and animals and garden care and maintenance.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We require help on our 5 acre property with gardening projects and maintenance and house projects, maintenance and cleaning.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide very comfortable, clean, modern and homely accommodation in our own home. You would have your own bathroom and toilet.Around our property are many places to sit and enjoy watching our native animal and birdlife. We look out over a large pond and have a fire pit which is fun to sit and cook by.
All food provided and we are renowned for our delicious, home cooked meals.
What else ...
We are nearby to popular walking and mountain bike riding tracks of the Tewantin State Forest and the Tinbeerwah Lookout.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
5 acres to park your van
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 6 days a week
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Some of the tasks they completed were the preparation of 7 vegetable gardens which involved weeding, fertilising and mulching, there was also pruning,… read more
They were a great help cleaning and getting our house ready for an upcoming exchange. We really enjoyed our dinner chats and hearing of their homeland and families.
We’re sure they would always do a good job with whatever was asked of… read more
In our home he was respectful, clean and pleasant company. Thanks Luca. Happy travels.
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Some of the tasks they completed were the preparation of 7 vegetable gardens which involved weeding, fertilising and mulching, there was also pruning,… read more
They were a great help cleaning and getting our house ready for an upcoming exchange. We really enjoyed our dinner chats and hearing of their homeland and families.
We’re sure they would always do a good job with whatever was asked of… read more
In our home he was respectful, clean and pleasant company. Thanks Luca. Happy travels.
Most of the work was garden maintenance which they completed well.
We enjoyed our evening meal together sharing and learning about our different cultures.
We would recommend Ines… read more
They were enthusiastic workers, pleasant company and clean and respectful guests in our home.
The work they achieved, from weeding, fertilising and mulching fruit trees to replacing screens and cleaning windows and our home was always completed to a very high standard. They… read more
