This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.
This image shows a lush, sunny garden with raised beds, abundant green plants, and trees in the background, surrounded by vibrant grass and a peaceful forest.
A sunny backyard with an iron fence separates a green garden path and a blue swimming pool, surrounded by dense trees under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
A covered wooden patio featuring white wicker chairs and a glass table, surrounded by lush green potted plants and hanging baskets, creating a relaxing outdoor space.
This cozy bedroom features a double bed with floral bedding, several throw pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, an ornate clock, and a window.
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Experience Sunshine coast living in Paradisem, QLD, Australia

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Gail and I have been travelling as workawayers for over 10 years now and we would now like to put some back.
    We live on the sunshine coast in QLD. 20 minutes to noosa.
    We need help in the garden and some light renovations.
    An excellent spot to use as a base to explore the sunshine coast hinterland and the beach.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Carpentry
    Plant care
    Music
    Camping
    Beach
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are well travelled and enjoy meeting people from other cultures to share knowledge.
    Pete is a retired carpenter so there may be an opportunity to gain or increase your carpentry skills.
    Pete is an experienced surfer so we may be able to organise some surfing lessons, depending on weather conditions.
    Gail is a piano teacher (classical), so so piano lesson or lessons may be possible.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Mainly help in the garden( preparing the vegetable beds for planting out) and depending on skill level, retaining walls(small) and perhaps help out with some renovations
    A plumber would be handy

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Very comfortable seperate bedroom, self contained with it's own ensuite.

    We are easy going, eat healthy home grown meals with whatever is in season from the garden.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 2 km from a train station and buses.
    Our small town, 3500 people has everything you may need.
    Surrounded by bush, unlimited walks and plenty to see and do in the area.

  • 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

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 856362388935

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This image shows a lush, sunny garden with raised beds, abundant green plants, and trees in the background, surrounded by vibrant grass and a peaceful forest.
A sunny backyard with an iron fence separates a green garden path and a blue swimming pool, surrounded by dense trees under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
A covered wooden patio featuring white wicker chairs and a glass table, surrounded by lush green potted plants and hanging baskets, creating a relaxing outdoor space.
This cozy bedroom features a double bed with floral bedding, several throw pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, an ornate clock, and a window.
This image shows a rustic backyard garden with raised beds full of vegetables and flowers, a wooden shed, pathways, and lush green plants growing abundantly.

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