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20 Jan 2024
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Description
Urgent help required in country town. I live here alone with members of the family coming and going
I Have an old house on an suburban block with a vegetable garden
I need a hand with unpacking and renovations. I have moved and it is not the house in the photos
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have helped many with their English and had a great time along the way.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help to organise the house for renovations and work in Garden. Happy to accommodate one person only this time or two travelling together.
I need a strong person of any gender .
it is not the house in the photos
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Double Bed room share bathroom
What else ...
Happy positive attitude is essential.
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A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 859772811724
Feedback (13)
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anita)
Anita was kind and capable great fun in the house and a hard worker.
Easy to get on with and reliable
We would be happy to have her back any time. Good luck with future placements. Nugget .misses you.
Easy to get on with and reliable
We would be happy to have her back any time. Good luck with future placements. Nugget .misses you.
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host
I spent about 10 days at Heather's and Mark's place and it was a very pleasant experience. They are very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about Australia (we watched movies and documentaries together and they were happy to answer all my questions :)) Work was as described, weeding and cleaning windows. They also have a cute pup called Nugget :)
23 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rich) for host
Heather is a lovely host and we really enjoyed our time staying with her. She always made sure we were well fed - including plenty of greens straight from her garden - and we enjoyed sharing a glass or two of wine with her over dinner most nights. We also enjoyed making use of her excellent coffee machine :)
We stayed for 12 nights and were very… read more
We stayed for 12 nights and were very… read more
13 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rich)
Rich and Mia have been wonderful company and wonderful workers.
I would recommend either or both to all hosts.
Lovely people. Learn fast. care about what they are doing and have complementary skills
Tackled even the mundane and down right messy with a great attitude.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thankyou for all you have done ....… read more
I would recommend either or both to all hosts.
Lovely people. Learn fast. care about what they are doing and have complementary skills
Tackled even the mundane and down right messy with a great attitude.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thankyou for all you have done ....… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)
Nick has been here a month and has worked hard at all the things asked. Nick has been great company and helped me when my dog died and I will always be greatful for that. Highly recommended to future hosts,
Thank you for all your help,
Thank you for all your help,
(Excellent
)
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7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anita)
Anita was kind and capable great fun in the house and a hard worker.
Easy to get on with and reliable
We would be happy to have her back any time. Good luck with future placements. Nugget .misses you.
Easy to get on with and reliable
We would be happy to have her back any time. Good luck with future placements. Nugget .misses you.
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host
I spent about 10 days at Heather's and Mark's place and it was a very pleasant experience. They are very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about Australia (we watched movies and documentaries together and they were happy to answer all my questions :)) Work was as described, weeding and cleaning windows. They also have a cute pup called Nugget :)
23 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rich) for host
Heather is a lovely host and we really enjoyed our time staying with her. She always made sure we were well fed - including plenty of greens straight from her garden - and we enjoyed sharing a glass or two of wine with her over dinner most nights. We also enjoyed making use of her excellent coffee machine :)
We stayed for 12 nights and were very… read more
We stayed for 12 nights and were very… read more
13 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rich)
Rich and Mia have been wonderful company and wonderful workers.
I would recommend either or both to all hosts.
Lovely people. Learn fast. care about what they are doing and have complementary skills
Tackled even the mundane and down right messy with a great attitude.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thankyou for all you have done ....… read more
I would recommend either or both to all hosts.
Lovely people. Learn fast. care about what they are doing and have complementary skills
Tackled even the mundane and down right messy with a great attitude.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Thankyou for all you have done ....… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)
Nick has been here a month and has worked hard at all the things asked. Nick has been great company and helped me when my dog died and I will always be greatful for that. Highly recommended to future hosts,
Thank you for all your help,
Thank you for all your help,
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniek)
Daniek is a lovely intelligent young Lady with a great attitude and work ethic. Highly recommended. Please come again. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Oz.
Great with kids
Great with animals
Just Great in general
Great with kids
Great with animals
Just Great in general
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniek) for host
This was my very first workaway stay and it was amazing. I felt welcome from the very first moment.
The volunteering help was fair and they never asked for more than the 4-5 hours a day. Every single day Heather really showed me her appreciation for the work I did. It was such a good feeling to receive gratitude and appreciation.
Besides the… read more
The volunteering help was fair and they never asked for more than the 4-5 hours a day. Every single day Heather really showed me her appreciation for the work I did. It was such a good feeling to receive gratitude and appreciation.
Besides the… read more
10 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Heather is such a nice person who was always caring. I really enjoyed the time at her amazing place which I highly recommend!!!!!! She showed me some really good spots. Don't miss this place!
Dex is the most beautiful dog I have ever met. Miss you both! All the best for you two :relaxed:
Dex is the most beautiful dog I have ever met. Miss you both! All the best for you two :relaxed:
10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
We all had a great time with Sarah as she is good company and also a hard worker. Enjjoy you time in Oz .I wish you could have stayed longer and your effots have been appreciated Dex and I will miss you.
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thank you so much for the great time at your house.
I really enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed it.
10 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Fabulous young lady
Excellent proactive worker and excellent company. Please come to visit again.
I highly recommend.
Excellent proactive worker and excellent company. Please come to visit again.
I highly recommend.
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik & Siegfried)
Very kind and helpful young men. a delight to have in the house.
Did everything asked of them and great with the animals too. Competent and confident men who have assisted pack up the house and prepare us for moving and fitted in well with all the people here.
we all wish you both well for the future and enjoy the rest of your trip..
regards… read more
Did everything asked of them and great with the animals too. Competent and confident men who have assisted pack up the house and prepare us for moving and fitted in well with all the people here.
we all wish you both well for the future and enjoy the rest of your trip..
regards… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Thank you for all your work around the house, weeding and clearing the vegetable garden, and helping with the horses and chickens and the dogs. Also the time spent with the children and Driving me to Newcastle ,
I enjoyed our conversations and think your English is "going great guns" so keep it up. The kids have been asking for you.
Good luck in… read more
I enjoyed our conversations and think your English is "going great guns" so keep it up. The kids have been asking for you.
Good luck in… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
I have stayed 10 days with Heather and his family. it was awesome. everyone was really friendly ! Heather took me to the animal sanctuary the first day : it was the best welcome ! I worked in the garden with heather and it was a pleasure ! I will miss you. Thank you again and you are welcome in France !
1 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Abbie & Daniel)
Great workawayers and great people. Positive attitudes and a can do approach. Great to have around the house and not just because they speak English. We have all had a wonderful few weeks with Abbie and Dan. They are both also good with the children and also understood the animals . I hope they survive a Aussie Xmas in the heat. good luck in… read more
(Very good)
1 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
A Lovely young man and a hard worker. I could not be more pleased with his efforts. Victor was also very helpful with the children who loved his company as well
Good luck in your travels and learning english
Good luck in your travels and learning english
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ahyeon & Paul)
Yanna and Alice were here for two weeks and were great workers and great company.
Highly recommended. Worked with and without supervision and prepared to lend a hand with all that was going on.
We all hope to see you again
Heather and Clarissa
Highly recommended. Worked with and without supervision and prepared to lend a hand with all that was going on.
We all hope to see you again
Heather and Clarissa
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Siobhan)
Siobhan Was a delight in the house and did well at everything asked as well as looking for additional ways to help. Great with Kids and our animals and easy to live with.
An interesting person with good attitude and life experience. Cant praise enough.
Thank you for your friendship and stay in touch.
An interesting person with good attitude and life experience. Cant praise enough.
Thank you for your friendship and stay in touch.
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
Hard working, Quick learning, intelligent, reliable and good company. cant fault these 2 guys.
We have had a great time having them here and the work they have done is great. Building 5 raised vegy gardens and repairing a stone terrace, helping to plaster a room and driving me all over the countryside. Highly recommended - please visit… read more
We have had a great time having them here and the work they have done is great. Building 5 raised vegy gardens and repairing a stone terrace, helping to plaster a room and driving me all over the countryside. Highly recommended - please visit… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Hard working, Quick learning, intelligent, reliable and good company. cant fault these 2 guys.
We have had a great time having them here and the work they have done is great. Building 5 raised vegy gardens and repairing a stone terrace, helping to plaster a room and driving me all over the countryside. Highly recommended - please visit… read more
We have had a great time having them here and the work they have done is great. Building 5 raised vegy gardens and repairing a stone terrace, helping to plaster a room and driving me all over the countryside. Highly recommended - please visit… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ines & Zoltán )
What great workers!
we had a wonderful time with Zolly and Ines who have been painting and helping around the house. Demolition work was fun also and our great Dane had a great time with them too.
Enjoy the rest of your travels and goodluck in life.
we had a wonderful time with Zolly and Ines who have been painting and helping around the house. Demolition work was fun also and our great Dane had a great time with them too.
Enjoy the rest of your travels and goodluck in life.
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Had a great time with Heather and Peter! I could help in garden and household and so making the best out of their property. Accommodation and food was very good and delicous! They were always zealous to show me the nature of new soouth wales and help me to understand the australian culture. Moreover I made great improvements with my english… read more
23 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
What a great Lady.
We Have had a wonderful time with Sarah.
A Great worker with many skills and abilities who sticks to a task till complete.
After 4 wonderful weeks we will miss you but we can always see the difference you made to the Gardens and to this old house .
Thankyou to for all your help and all the hours of driving.
Best wishes… read more
We Have had a wonderful time with Sarah.
A Great worker with many skills and abilities who sticks to a task till complete.
After 4 wonderful weeks we will miss you but we can always see the difference you made to the Gardens and to this old house .
Thankyou to for all your help and all the hours of driving.
Best wishes… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Cyr-Louis)
Louis has been with us 3 weeks and is a gem.
He has worked in the garden unsupervised and helped arround the house as I am injured and could not assist him.
He has proven a willing and capable worker following all instructions and thinking ahead to solve any problems that arose during the work and we highly recommend Louis to all hosts. He is… read more
He has worked in the garden unsupervised and helped arround the house as I am injured and could not assist him.
He has proven a willing and capable worker following all instructions and thinking ahead to solve any problems that arose during the work and we highly recommend Louis to all hosts. He is… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
Staying with Heather and Pete in Tahmoor was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have hoped for a better start! They are lovely and amazing people and very dedicated. I felt at home right away. Heather really made it a point to make sure to plan tasks in a way so we didn't have to work out in the heat in the hot afternoons or throughout… read more
14 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Kat walked in with a positive attitude and the ambition to have a good time and we all did too with her. Kat is easy to get along with and has been a big help around the yard and the house, painting and digging up Bamboo roots and cooking and generally just able to turn a hand to any task needed. Great with the dogs too and Understood our goals. I… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (André)
What a nice young man. 2 weeks at with us.
Happy to muck in with whatever was happening and good company.
great with other workaways and kind to the grand children who visited.
André do come back and visit again. Also considerate driver and used his iniciative to get jobs done with the least of fuss. This pleasant and personable young man has… read more
Happy to muck in with whatever was happening and good company.
great with other workaways and kind to the grand children who visited.
André do come back and visit again. Also considerate driver and used his iniciative to get jobs done with the least of fuss. This pleasant and personable young man has… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Jake) for host
My stay with Heather and Peter was great. They have a lovely home and an amazing passion for preserving the history of the house. Heather took us on a awesome road trip down the coast.
Great company from the other workaways staying there also.
I hope all dreams for the house, garden and shop soon become reality.
Katie
Great company from the other workaways staying there also.
I hope all dreams for the house, garden and shop soon become reality.
Katie
10 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Jake)
Excellent X10 workawayer
worked hard played hard and I hope had fun too
Good Company Good Driver
Great with Plants and animals Built an awsome garden from a neglected wilderness and such a help around the house
We Miss KT already and Aarti toooooooo
Heather
worked hard played hard and I hope had fun too
Good Company Good Driver
Great with Plants and animals Built an awsome garden from a neglected wilderness and such a help around the house
We Miss KT already and Aarti toooooooo
Heather
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
I had a great time at Heather and Peter's place outside of Sydney. The work was varied and they were great company. The food was very tasty and there was always enough for seconds. I would have loved to stay for longer. Highly recommended!
28 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)
Arthur has shown willing to turn a hand to anything that needs doing and has done it well. He has been great company. We have all enjoyed his stay.
Good luck for the future
Peter and Heather Gray
Good luck for the future
Peter and Heather Gray
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola & Kerrin)
Nikki and Kerrin are able to turn a hand to anything and do it well.
Gardening, Painting, Repairs and new work all done with a smile and great skill and initiative on both parts.
Good company too.
As well as working here they also house sat for 10 days looking after the animals etc when we went away.
They will be missed and we can recommend… read more
Gardening, Painting, Repairs and new work all done with a smile and great skill and initiative on both parts.
Good company too.
As well as working here they also house sat for 10 days looking after the animals etc when we went away.
They will be missed and we can recommend… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Huw)
We had a great week with Sue and Huw. Highly recommended workawayers!!!!!
Saw the sights and did things right. The week was a bit of a finish off for some of the gardens started by others with lot of varied tasks to be completed and the whole was improved with ideas and suggestions as well as the follow through to finish the jobs started. The… read more
Saw the sights and did things right. The week was a bit of a finish off for some of the gardens started by others with lot of varied tasks to be completed and the whole was improved with ideas and suggestions as well as the follow through to finish the jobs started. The… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Huw) for host
We really enjoyed our week with Heather and Peter, its a fascinating old house and gardens and we worked in the gardens and saw them take shape in the time we spent there. Heather took us to the local animal sanctuary and showed us around the area, so it wasn't all work and no play! Also spent time working with son in law Johnathan, and enjoyed a… read more
3 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Doug) for host
Heather, Peter, and Jonathan were great hosts! I mainly worked with Jonathan building the new car port. Learned a lot and had a good time. Heather was a wealth of knowledge and it was great hearing the history of the property and area. The food was delicious and the coffee was an added bonus! Highly recommend staying with Heather and Peter. Good… read more
13 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Doug)
Excellent company
Excellent Worker
Please come again
Excellent Worker
Please come again
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Danuta)
Dana and Stephanie Stayed with us and worked hard in the garden which is not ready to pant out.
Thanks for all your efforts girls
Great help in the kitchen and around the house too.
We enjoyed the new flavours.
Thanks for all your efforts girls
Great help in the kitchen and around the house too.
We enjoyed the new flavours.
(Very good)
26 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben has been a great worker with an excellent work ethic and attitude.
He will be an asset to any organisation
We have enjoyed his company and thank him for his efforts working in the garden and assisting with construction.
He will be an asset to any organisation
We have enjoyed his company and thank him for his efforts working in the garden and assisting with construction.
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host
I had a really great time staying and working here. You do need to exert yourself physically sometimes but the work is very satisfying as you can see things visibly taking shape in the garden. Heather and Peter are very relaxed and make you feel welcome. You may also end up working with Jonathan, their son-in-law, who is good fun and will keep you… read more
14 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)
I would just like to say what a delight it was to have Alex stay.
He is a hard worker and stuck to tasks to the end.
Alex is good company and easy to live with, contributing to the housework and cooking.
I can recommend Alex and say he will be a hard act to follow.
Best regards Heather and Peter Gray
He is a hard worker and stuck to tasks to the end.
Alex is good company and easy to live with, contributing to the housework and cooking.
I can recommend Alex and say he will be a hard act to follow.
Best regards Heather and Peter Gray
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
