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Gardening, farming and connecting with nature on Queensland central coast, Australia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My property is located in Mackay which is in Central Queensland Coast area. Mackay is a stunning area with beautiful beaches and very nice places for walking and swimming. Mackay is less well known to tourists/backpackers so you can fully enjoy all its beauty without the crowds. I provide bike(s) so you can enjoy exploring the area.

    I provide:

    Private studio accommodation. You will enjoy this entire place to yourself, there are no shared areas.
    Happy and safe work environment
    Connection with community events/arts scene
    Bikes/helmets/access to extensive bike tracks
    Excellent support to workawayers seeking to enrich their English speaking skills ie increase vocabulary and improving their pronunciation
    Training for cooking skills in plant based foods if you are interested
    Hiking opportunities
    Body surfing: weather permitting
    Access to free resort style pool nearby (10 minute bike ride)
    Pick up/drop off from point of arrival and departure

    You will be staying in a studio which is your private area: queen sized bed, couch and toilet. Bathroom facilities are nearby and are shared with me.

    I am hugely safety conscious and for this reason you will not be exposed to any work outdoors in excessive heat conditions.

    I truly try very hard to make every workaway stay a positive and memorable experience. Before considering my place there are a few things to know:

    You will be asked to help with outdoor tasks therefore it is important you are comfortable with the presence of living creatures in my garden. If you have concerns about insects and/or other living creatures or don't enjoy the outdoors then my place isn't suited for you.

    I have a small indoor dog: Coco Chanel. If you don't like dogs this may not be a suitable place for you to stay.

    Mackay is a beautiful place to visit in terms of its natural beauty. We have many beautiful beaches, gardens and safe areas for swimming. The attraction is the slower pace and lack of crowds. Please consider if this type of experience will appeal to you.
    If you are looking for a buzzing place which is full of backpackers then my place is not a good fit for you. Airlie Beach is a good alternative if you are seeking the company of other backpackers.

    I welcome either 2 friends travelling together or couples.
    Before committing to staying at my property I require that we have a detailed phone discussion to make sure we are a good fit.

    Please note that I can provide training for vegan cooking if you are interested but in general do not provide meals during your stay. Your hours of work are adjusted accordingly.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I offer:
    Intensive language coaching if needed
    Connection with the local arts/cultural scene/live music and festivals
    Training in plant based cooking if you are interested
    Training in home styling and decorating using recycled materials if you are interested

  • Help

    Help

    Pick the help that suits your preferences: *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️Landcare *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️gardening *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ house renos *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️cleaning *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️farming * Reno projects

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    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

    You will be offered a very safe environment and your own accommodation. We live very close to the cbd so you can take a quick bike ride to the swimming lagoon. You may need to share other areas with me: bathroom, and laundry.
    The bathroom is located in an area next to my bnb. You will not be required to share this space with my bnb guests.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many attractions for you to visit on your day off. They are easily accessible by bike: beaches, parks, gardens, cafes,

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 835955337576

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