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We are back online after 12 months away and welcome Workaways,. back to our beautiful new property. We are an upbeat retired couple who live on a beautiful property near Mooloolaba and Caloundra beach. We happily welcome visitors from all over the world to stay with us in our family home. We are looking to share stories about travel adventures with travellers who can in exchange, assist us with our house and garden general maintenance ,and a few home improvements to keep our large modern home beautiful.
Wake up to the peace and quiet on this small acreage property, set In a quiet estate.enjoy breakfast on the the back verandas, overlooking our beautiful pool.
Our property is just a 10 minute drive to the magnificent Mooloolaba and caloundra beach's where you can take in the stunning coastal views. Walk along the boardwalk and watch the whales breaching in front of you during their migration times, Their are also lots of rainforest and coastal walks close by. Close to Australia zoo, walking distance to Aussie world, with buses available.
Unlimited internet
✅ couples preferred, but all welcome
✅ 23 Years +
✅ 3 Meals a day
✅ private bathroom
✅ Swimming Pool
✅ Cooling and heating
✅ Transport*
✅ lots of tourist activities close by
Must be Covid negative
❌ Vegans
❌ Smokers
❌ Drugs
❌ 22 years old and under
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are in a perfect location for seeing all or most of the attractions on the Sunshine Coast. At our property You can enjoy learning about tropical plants and gardening and horticulture, we live in a beautiful new estate which is close to both Coastal and Hinterland.
Also 50mins drive to Brisbane or you can catch a train.
We are happy to transport you to the bus stop so you can visit the local hotspots – Noosa and Coolum beach, Mount Coolum, the famous Eumundi Markets, Ginger Factory, waterfalls OR you can use the local bus or train to visit Australia Zoo, Montville, Maleny, Brisbane etc.
If you fly into Brisbane and catch the train to Nambour I can collect you. Here in Queensland you can buy a "go card" for low cost bus and train fares, Google TransLink and go card.
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Help
Ok house renovations (minor,building maintenance )
✅ gardening (garden design, mulching, planting, digging, cutting up firewood, pruning, weeding, hedge trimming etc)
We will provide you with a variety of gardening and general maintenance tasks to help us keep our property beautiful, whilst allowing ample time to enjoy the beautiful bushwalks, beaches, waterfalls and hinterland.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: Intermediate
Accommodation
One large bedroom queen size bed, with your own modern bathroom. Photos of accomodation in the profile.
✅ couples preferred but all welcome to apply
✅ 23 Years +
✅ 3 meals a day
✅ provide your own lunch on your days off if away
✅ Full use of kitchen and all house facilities
✅ private living area
✅ private bathroom
✅ Swimming Pool
✅ Heating and Cooling
✅ Transport assistance (when available)
✅ Local buses
✅ Pet friendly
✅ lots of tourist activities close by
❌ Vegans
❌ Smokers
❌ Drugs
❌ 22 years old and under
What else ...
Volunteering is flexible: 4-5 hrs a day for 5 days a week OR work a longer day to allow more sightseeing on another day, Please be aware our summers are very hot, so only apply if you are prepared to work outside in the garden and you don’t mind the Australian heat.
At this time we have one very large queen size room available and would prefer couples 23yrs and over
No smokers thanks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 854419979712
Feedback (23)
30/01/2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose & Vanesa )
Jose and Vanesa are an amazing couple from Spain, who fitted into our family from day one.
They are what I call 5 star workaways nothing was to much trouble. Jose helped Terry with building the front fence in very hot conditions. They both worked tirelessly inthe garden trimming hedges pruning trees cleaning gutters and much much more. Vanesa had… read more
They are what I call 5 star workaways nothing was to much trouble. Jose helped Terry with building the front fence in very hot conditions. They both worked tirelessly inthe garden trimming hedges pruning trees cleaning gutters and much much more. Vanesa had… read more
(Excellent
)
10/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisha & Shane )
Elisha and Shane what a beautiful young couple from The UK , very mature for a couple in their early 20,s, both of them fitted into our family from day one and left as our adopted children 😂 it was only 2 weeks but we wish it was longer. Elisha and Shane’s skills are varied they could be ,picking up rocks one day, pruning shrubs and pulling out… read more
(Excellent
)
05/08/2022
well, what can I say? can't put into words how amazing charmaine and terry really are. from the moment we arrived they both made us feel comfortable and loved already. had a fab time learning plenty on new skills, from gardening to cooking- and especially Op-shopping. they looked after us well in their amazing home; at the end we felt like family… read more
14/02/2020
Since the beginning they were both really amazing to us. Terry and Char, they became our australians parents ! was hard to say goodbye after 3 magics weeks. Working hard to help them with their wonderful house, a lovely huge place full of animals and nature. Was fun and nice spend our time doing gardening, landscaping, painting and also giving… read more
12/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dalila & Nicolas)
It was a pleasure and delight to host this happy fun loving young couple from Argentina and Italy they became part of our family from day one. Nicoli And Dallie stayed with us for 3 weeks and we wish it could have been longer. Nothing was to much trouble for them, they weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty . They both worked really hard in my… read more
(Excellent
)
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30/01/2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose & Vanesa )
Jose and Vanesa are an amazing couple from Spain, who fitted into our family from day one.
They are what I call 5 star workaways nothing was to much trouble. Jose helped Terry with building the front fence in very hot conditions. They both worked tirelessly inthe garden trimming hedges pruning trees cleaning gutters and much much more. Vanesa had… read more
They are what I call 5 star workaways nothing was to much trouble. Jose helped Terry with building the front fence in very hot conditions. They both worked tirelessly inthe garden trimming hedges pruning trees cleaning gutters and much much more. Vanesa had… read more
(Excellent
)
10/08/2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisha & Shane )
Elisha and Shane what a beautiful young couple from The UK , very mature for a couple in their early 20,s, both of them fitted into our family from day one and left as our adopted children 😂 it was only 2 weeks but we wish it was longer. Elisha and Shane’s skills are varied they could be ,picking up rocks one day, pruning shrubs and pulling out… read more
(Excellent
)
05/08/2022
Left by Workawayer (Elisha & Shane ) for host
well, what can I say? can't put into words how amazing charmaine and terry really are. from the moment we arrived they both made us feel comfortable and loved already. had a fab time learning plenty on new skills, from gardening to cooking- and especially Op-shopping. they looked after us well in their amazing home; at the end we felt like family… read more
14/02/2020
Left by Workawayer (Dalila & Nicolas) for host
Since the beginning they were both really amazing to us. Terry and Char, they became our australians parents ! was hard to say goodbye after 3 magics weeks. Working hard to help them with their wonderful house, a lovely huge place full of animals and nature. Was fun and nice spend our time doing gardening, landscaping, painting and also giving… read more
12/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dalila & Nicolas)
It was a pleasure and delight to host this happy fun loving young couple from Argentina and Italy they became part of our family from day one. Nicoli And Dallie stayed with us for 3 weeks and we wish it could have been longer. Nothing was to much trouble for them, they weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty . They both worked really hard in my… read more
(Excellent
)
10/02/2019
Left by Workawayer (Derek & Bobbi) for host
From the first moment we arrived we were treated with amazing hospitality and quickly felt like long lost friends with Char and Terry. The absolute beauty of this property left us speechless and in awe.
The accommodations were excellent, spotless clean, very very comfortable and welcoming. Meals were amazing and filling with nutritious healthy… read more
The accommodations were excellent, spotless clean, very very comfortable and welcoming. Meals were amazing and filling with nutritious healthy… read more
10/02/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Derek & Bobbi)
It was a pleasure to host Derek and Bobbi, even though it was only for one short week. Derek and Bobbi were like family from day one helping us with anything and everything, nothing was to much effort, and we were sad to see them go. Derek and Bobbi were willing to take on anything asked of them, nothing was to much trouble.
Derek and my husband… read more
Derek and my husband… read more
(Excellent
)
18/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Gijs) for host
I have had an very interesting and amazing time with Char and Terry. They our both retired and live on their own dream land with beautiful gardens all over the place, filled with statues and nice places to sit, relax, meditate and just to enjoy the surrounding. I enjoyed the conversations we had about how we all preceive life in our own way, which… read more
14/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (Diederik) for host
My stay with Char and Terry was absolutly an amazing experience. They live at a wonderful place with three adorables dogs and the place is surrounded by beautiful nature. Char was so nice to pick me and my brother up from the trainstation and bring us to some amazing places. There are a lot of fun things to do in the surrounding, but I was also… read more
08/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Clément) for host
PERFECT!
What can we say to express our wonderful stay... Charmaine and Terry are lovely and warm people, who made us feel at home right away. The idyllic environment of their property, Charmaine's good meals, these moments of sharing all together with the other workawayers... we did not feel like workaways but as a family, fully integrated into… read more
What can we say to express our wonderful stay... Charmaine and Terry are lovely and warm people, who made us feel at home right away. The idyllic environment of their property, Charmaine's good meals, these moments of sharing all together with the other workawayers... we did not feel like workaways but as a family, fully integrated into… read more
07/10/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Clément)
What can I say, my beautiful young French couple.They entered as strangers and parted as life long family friends, it broke my heart to see them go.
Lucie and Clement are what we call 5 star workaways, and we can’t believe how lucky we were to have them stay for 4 weeks.
Lucie and clement are Both very kind gentle people with a good sense of… read more
Lucie and Clement are what we call 5 star workaways, and we can’t believe how lucky we were to have them stay for 4 weeks.
Lucie and clement are Both very kind gentle people with a good sense of… read more
(Excellent
)
04/10/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mortiers & Rege)
It was a pleasure to host this lovely young couple from Belguim for 3 weeks, Greg and Leila became part of our family from day one helping us with anything and everything, and we were sad to see them go. They worked as part of a multicultural workaway team, and were always happy and smiling and Greg loved to crack a joke.Leila would help in the… read more
(Excellent
)
04/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Mortiers & Rege) for host
We spent 3 wonderful weeks at Charmaine and Terry's house. Charmaine and Terry are very friendly and we were lucky to meet their granddaughter Lilly. We felt like at home. The work was not so difficult, Leila did the cleaning in the house, sometimes gardening, painting and take care of Lilly. Greg did painting and building stuff outside the house.… read more
02/10/2018
Left by Workawayer (Estelle) for host
James and I had an incredible stay with Charmaine and Terry. Their place is exquisitely beautiful (it felt like working at a private resort honestly) and they made us feel right at home there. Charmaine fed us extremely well- we had some amazing meals together around the dinner table! It was also great to be able to work with some other travelers… read more
30/09/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
It was great to host this lovely happy go lucky well mannered young couple from Nebraska. Both Estelle and James fitted into our family routine well, and we’re only to happy to assist with day to day chores such as meal prep and walking the dogs. We very much appreciated James previous house painting experience, and their assistance with painting… read more
(Excellent
)
27/09/2018
Left by Workawayer (Elliot) for host
Charmaine and Terry's slice of paradise is a perfect place on the sunshine coast. They offer up there beutiful home and unparalleled hospitality for a blissful workaway experience. I was given an extremely comfortable room, and fed a wholesome tasty meal every night, if that was Terry on the BBq or Charmaine in the kitchen. Work varied from… read more
23/09/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot)
It was a pleasure to host Elliott, it was only for two short weeks and we wish he could have stayed longer. Elliott fitted into our home from day one he is a kind well mannered young man with a great sense of humour. Elliott was willing to take on anything asked of him, nothing was a problem for him, he was not afraid to get his hands dirty, he… read more
(Excellent
)
04/09/2018
Left by Workawayer (Gyte & Ignas) for host
We feel grateful to be given the opportunity to stay with Charmine and Terry at their beautiful and peaceful place. It felt amazing to wake up in the morning hearing all birds singing and seeing dogs already waiting for us at the gate. During our stay, we were lucky to spot some of the Australian wildlife, learn more about Australian culture and… read more
22/08/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gyte & Ignas)
It was a pleasure to host Gyte and Ignas for two weeks, they were both kind gentle and well mannered young couple,who loved everything our property had to offer, even the carpet snake.
Gyte and Ignas bonded with our dogs Jet and Didzy from day one,the dogs would sit and wait at the gate each morning knowing that Ignas and Gyte were going to take… read more
Gyte and Ignas bonded with our dogs Jet and Didzy from day one,the dogs would sit and wait at the gate each morning knowing that Ignas and Gyte were going to take… read more
(Excellent
)
26/08/2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Charmaine and Terry are such lovely, warm-hearted and caring people who make you feel like at home and like a family member from the first day. I had an unforgettable warm welcome at their fire pit with delicious food. I totally agree with Agata and David that this place is heaven! I loved their amazing garden and everything was perfectly… read more
25/08/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Agata Jennifer & David)
Wow, what can I say David and Agata come back. They were only here for one week and we wish it could have been longer.it was an absolute pleasure and delight to have them both In Our home.They are both happy, free spirited,kind and bubbly and fun to have around,they fitted into our family from day one.
Nothing was to much trouble for them ,they… read more
Nothing was to much trouble for them ,they… read more
(Excellent
)
25/08/2018
Left by Workawayer (Agata Jennifer & David) for host
THE HEAVEN EXISTS!!! We were in this amazing place only for one perfect week and we would like to come again the next year. Since the begining Charmaine and Terry were very kind and friendly with us and gave us a lot of delicious food every day. It was the first time that worked with our host like a team and the work every day was very efficient.… read more
11/06/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Wendy)
What can I say, Wendy entered as a stranger parted as life long friend,fitting into our family like we had known each other for years.She is the nicest, kindest person you could have stay.
Wendy is what we call a 5 star Workawayer, and we can't believe how lucky we have been to have her stay with us for 5 weeks. Wendy has all the qualities… read more
Wendy is what we call a 5 star Workawayer, and we can't believe how lucky we have been to have her stay with us for 5 weeks. Wendy has all the qualities… read more
(Excellent
)
08/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Wendy) for host
I think it fair to say that this has become my australian family and without a doubt lifelong friends. Char and Terry are extremely welcoming people and the care and consideration for their helpers is outstanding. They do everything they can to make sure you enjoy what the Sunshine Coast has to offer and will always give lifts to bus… read more
05/06/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
It was a pleasure to host
Nicola,’even though it was only for a week.
Nicola is a very kind gentle young woman, who loved everything about the environment and all that our property had to offer.
It was wonderful to watch her doing yoga first thing in the morning she just exuded peace and calm afterwards. Nicola was a big help to me in the… read more
Nicola,’even though it was only for a week.
Nicola is a very kind gentle young woman, who loved everything about the environment and all that our property had to offer.
It was wonderful to watch her doing yoga first thing in the morning she just exuded peace and calm afterwards. Nicola was a big help to me in the… read more
(Excellent
)
05/06/2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
Thank you so much Char and Terry for having me to stay. They accommodated me last minute and made me feel so welcome and part of the family and were super helpful with making sure we saw all the things in the local area we wanted to. Their property is absolutely beautiful...It really is a peaceful and tranquil retreat and very well kept! It was… read more
28/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Doing my first Workaway experience at this tremendous place was a really beautiful adventure. After arriving I got a wonderful hug from Charmaine - which made me think that this will probably turn out to be a really warm-hearted stay. And that is what happened.
My room was fantastic (I think I never slept in a more comfortable bed my entire life)… read more
My room was fantastic (I think I never slept in a more comfortable bed my entire life)… read more
25/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
It was a pleasure to host the lovely Katharina, she is a very kind gentle free spirited person, who likes everything about nature. It was a delight to see the pleasure she got from being up close to the kangaroos in their natural habitat. Katharina would start her day sitting on the verandah with a cuppa taking in the view, and listening to the… read more
(Excellent
)
16/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)
Jana was a pure delight to host. Jana is a very smart young woman,with a maturity beyond her 20 years. Jana has a great sense of humour,she is bright,bubbly and fun to have around, her infectious calm and positive attitude lifted all around her to a happier place. Jana spent two weeks with us and we wish it could have been longer, it’s just to… read more
(Excellent
)
15/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
My stay here was the best thing that could have happened to me, now that I am travelling on my own again. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the very first moment! I've had quiet a few workaway experiences so far but this was definetly one of the best ones! You are lucky, if you get the chance to stay with Char & Terry. This is really a… read more
09/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (FEDERICO) for host
I spent two weeks but I would stay more time. From the beginning you realize immediately how wonderful Terry and Charmaine's place is wonderful! The house is cozy and comfortable with beautiful furniture. The stunning spot is the huge marvelous garden. It's unbelievable how it's looked after! Terry and Char are two lovely persons and the mood in… read more
08/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (FEDERICO)
It was an absolute pleasure and delight to have Federico in our home, he is a very kind,softly spoken gentleman, who also has a great sense of humour. Federico was willing to take on anything asked of him. He had my garden in immaculate condition laying new turf spreading mulch and keeping it weed free. Federico assisted in painting our cottage… read more
(Excellent
)
08/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
I spent three weeks here and I had such a beautiful time here, they are very welcoming, generous, funny and they take care a lot of the volunteers. They do their best for you to have a good time. The House and the rooms are very warm and comfy and the sorroundings are amazing. Is a perfect location to see The sunshine coast, the glace house… read more
08/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
Wow, what can we say to make Matias come back. Matias came for 2 weeks stayed for 3. He is the nicest, funniest,kindest person you could have stay , he is always cracking a joke, and has a permanent smile on his face. Nothing was a problem for Matias,he was not afraid to get his hands dirty, he always went the extra mile . Matias turned my garden… read more
(Excellent
)
20/04/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
It was a pleasure to host the bubbly bright Anna, she is a very kind gentle person who loves exploring new places and meeting new people and sharing her stories. Anna fitted into our family from day one. It was lovely to sit on the verandah and relax with a drink listening to her play guitar.
Anna was a great help to me in the garden with pruning… read more
Anna was a great help to me in the garden with pruning… read more
(Excellent
)
20/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had such a wonderful 10 days with Charmaine and Terry, they welcomed me like family and looked after me so well, making sure I was always happy and entertained. I was so impressed with Charmaine's garden, and her dedication to the work. There was always lots to do and it felt great to be helping in the sun and outdoors. The little town of… read more
01/03/2018
Left by Workawayer (Natasha & Nathan) for host
We had a fabulous time at this wonderful, beautiful property, where the only thing nicer than the gardens is Char and Terry's amazing hospitality. We were given clear instructions and the freedom to complete tasks ourselves, which was both satisfying for us and helpful for the hosts. And the pool is incredible, a great reward after a hard… read more
28/02/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha & Nathan)
What a lovely couple . It was a pleasure to host these two newly weds, even though it was only for a week. Both Nathan and Tash jumped in and helped with the garden pruning and spreading mulch. They were both happy to try their hand at something new like laying the vinyl floor planks which I must say look great. Terry and I really appreciated… read more
(Excellent
)
20/02/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Saki)
Saki was a pure delight to host. Saki has a very kind and gentle nature and willing to get involved in anything we asked of her. Saki stayed with us for 10 days and we wish it could have been longer, Saki was a great help to me in the garden with mulching pruning and weeding, and also a great help in the house. It was fantastic fun in the kitchen… read more
(Excellent
)
19/02/2018
Left by Workawayer (Saki) for host
I stayed with Charmaine and Terry for about 10days and I had really nice time. They've got beautiful garden in their big property which I couldn't believe it has been made& maintained by only two people before they started workaway. I felt like I'm in a resort hotel in Bali. I enjoyed walking around their garden with beautiful dogs almost… read more
09/02/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)
It was lovely having Kim and Patricia stay with us for 5 weeks. They were very polite, well mannered and trustworthy young ladies. Kim and Patricia worked extremely hard weeding, pruning and mulching our large acreage gardens. They were both quick learners and they can now use a path blower, hedge trimmer and lawn mower in the garden. They also… read more
(Excellent
)
07/02/2018
Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host
We had a fantastic workaway experience with Charmaine and Terry. They live on the most beautiful property with a stunning garden that they put so much effort into which is so impressive to us. The work is mostly about weeding, pruning, mulching and tidying up in different parts of their gardens and you’ll learn much about tropical plants and… read more
10/01/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
It was our first "Workaway" experience and we were very fortunate to host the lovely Anne from Brazil for 3 weeks. We are so pleased Anne chose to stay with us as she is such a free spirit with a bubbly personality. Anne energetically and enthusiastically assisted us with many things around our property such as; gardening, oiling the Bali hut and… read more
(Excellent
)
09/01/2018
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic! I stayed 3 weeks with Charmaine and Terry and they welcomed me like family. They have a beautiful property in the Sunshine Coast and they have always helped me to get around and enjoy the most of this area. I had a really great time and visited beautiful places like Noosa National Park… read more
22/12/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Birgit & Heidi )
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
