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You’ll be joining a warm, respectful family who values a peaceful and well-kept home. Life at Mackerel is simple and special — no cars, just ferry access, fresh sea air, and a strong sense of community. In your free time, you might spot wallabies, go for a surf, explore local bushwalks, kick a ball on the grass, or enjoy wine and cheese while watching the sunset. It’s a unique lifestyle — quiet, grounding, and deeply connected to nature.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Animals
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Fitness
Cycling
Adventure sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A special place hidden away in a private spot.
Enjoy the beach and relaxed culture.
Help
We ask for a minimum 1-week stay, but we’re really looking for a super-star helper (or couple) who would love a longer stay during the most magical time of year — when all the flowers are out and the weather is not too hot or too cold.
🌿 Couple or 2–3 Friends Wanted – Daily Home & Property Help (Northern Beaches, NSW)
Stay in a private, self-contained tiny home with kitchenette and bathroom, while helping us keep our home and property running smoothly. You’ll have independence and privacy, with clear daily tasks and flexible hours.
🐾 Daily start:
First thing in the morning, enjoy a coffee and take our friendly dog for a walk along the beach.
🧼 Housekeeping jobs (daily basics):
• Laundry – wash, dry, fold, and put away
• Kitchen – clean benches, wipe surfaces, empty and restack dishwasher
• Floors – vacuum and simple wipe/mop as needed
• Windows & mirrors – quick wipe for marks and fingerprints
• General tidying – wipe surfaces, keep everything neat and put away
• Bins – take out daily
• Beds – make beds each day (simple)
🛏 Weekly jobs:
• Wash and change linen on 3 beds (once a week)
🌱 Other tasks:
• Garden & outdoor maintenance – lawn mowing, weeding, tidying paths, sweeping decks
• Light upkeep – spot painting, window cleaning, pressure washing when needed
• Pet care – feeding, walking, and wash & dry the dog (fun!); basic care for our bird and stick insect
• Tidying storage areas – bikes, fishing gear, and shed
• Simple errands – grocery pick-ups if required
• Meal support – setting the table, basic prep, post-meal tidy
• Extra projects – oven clean, organising cupboards, or other one-off tasks
📋 Everything is clearly labelled and organised with a simple weekly procedures folder, so you’ll always know what needs doing.
⏰ Hours:
• 4–5 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Flexible between 8am–3pm
• Sleep in or get up early — whatever works for you, as long as the daily hours are completed with clear results.
🛏 You’ll enjoy:
• Private tiny home accommodation (own kitchenette & bathroom)
• A peaceful, nature-filled location with ferry access nearby
• Afternoons free to relax and explore
🎒 Popular activities here:
Bushwalking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, bike riding, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Seperate tiny home for workawayers.
What else ...
Swim, fish, bush walk, hang at the beach.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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From the very first moment, they made us feel… read more
The hosts were very welcoming and made us feel part of the family, enjoying delicious food and playing with the kids and beautiful dog!
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From the very first moment, they made us feel… read more
The hosts were very welcoming and made us feel part of the family, enjoying delicious food and playing with the kids and beautiful dog!
We stayed in the new tiny home, which… read more
She fit in seamlessly with our household, brought a lovely energy, and was always willing to lend a hand—whether… read more
They have painted the house, cooked delicious meals, grocery shopping, assisted with childcare, organising, cleaning, gardening, pet care and anything else I asked them to do they handled really well.
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Sarah and Nathan, our… read more
At theirs we did a range of work, from mowing to cleaning cobwebs - everything was explained clearly and the work we had to do was enjoyable and fair.
Sarah… read more
Our hosts were amazing, they gave us their time to show us around the local area, were always helpful with any questions we had or help we needed, and made us feel very welcome! We… read more
The perfect workaway couple highly recommend!
Sarah and Nathan were great hosts, making me feel very welcome during my stay. I had the whole place to myself during my stay and… read more
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