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🌿Workaway (ideally 25+ with own car) 🌿
We’re currently looking for reliable, independent Workawayers to join us in our relaxed beachside home in Terrigal. This placement is especially well suited to people with practical carpentry / DIY skills and/or creative skills (such as sewing, painting, crafting, or photography/videography), who are comfortable walking our 5-year-old Groodle, Pipo, as well as helping with everyday tasks such as cooking, light garden maintenance, and housekeeping.
The help we need is around 4-5 hours per day (Monday to Friday) in exchange for accommodation and a weekly allowance for you to cook. We will share some lunches together but for the most part you will have your own private space with separate entrance. You will have a bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and direct access to the garden.
Because we live on a steep hill and public transport is limited, we generally prefer guests who have their own transport for getting around and running errands — however, we’re still open to discussing options if you don’t have a car 😊
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We’re Anja (German/Spanish), Alberto (Italian), and our 5-year-old Groodle, Pipo. Our home has a warm, friendly and creative atmosphere. We’ve enjoyed hosting many wonderful Workawayers and love meeting people from all over the world.
Terrigal is a beautiful coastal town on the NSW Central Coast, just a 2min drive or a 15–20 minute walk from the beach and village.
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay, enjoy dogs, and are happy to lend a hand with daily tasks, we’d love to hear from you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Self development
Carpentry
Photography
Drawing & painting
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Culture
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We’re Anja & Alberto — a friendly, easy-going couple who genuinely enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and creating a warm, welcoming home environment 😊
I (Anja) have a German/Spanish background and have been living in Australia for around 15 years (with a couple of years in Lugano, Switzerland in between). I speak German, English, Spanish and Italian — and I’m always happy to practice with you if you’d like!
I love dancing salsa and bachata and take classes several times a week — you’re very welcome to join me at dance events if that’s something you’d enjoy. I also love Pilates and have a reformer at home, which you’re more than welcome to use.
I’m Alberto, originally from Italy, and I’ve been living in Australia for about 17 years. I work in cybersecurity and spend a few days a week in Sydney. I enjoy staying active, especially playing padel, and would be happy to take you along for a game.
We’re both quite relaxed and flexible, and we like to keep things easy and natural at home — sharing meals, conversations, or simply giving each other space when needed. -
Help
The help we need includes:
• Walking our dog, Pipo, for about an hour a day (you will need to be comfortable to let him off-leash in a park and take him to the beach)
• General garden maintenance – mowing, weeding, mulching, planting
• Housekeeping and general upkeep of the home and outdoor areas
• Occasional small DIY tasks or painting tasks as needed
If you have particular skills, we’d love to hear about them - for example, experience in carpentry (we may look at building a small front deck), or creative skills such as sewing, painting, or other craft projects. -
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Would love to learn other languages and to improve our beginner's French :-) -
Accommodation
You’ll have your own private space at the back of the house, which includes a comfortable bedroom, bathroom, and access to the garden. The laundry is located in your bathroom, so we’ll need to share that space from time to time.
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What else ...
In Terrigal you can go on beach walks or hikes in nearby state forests and national parks. A good place to surf, dive or sunbath. Terrigal village has everything from restaurants to pubs, small supermarket and nice cafe's, doctors, pharmacy etc
Erina Fair is a big shopping centre with cinema and ice rink! About 5-10min drive from where we live. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited wifi that you are free to use
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Space for parking camper vans
There is parking space on the street, it might not always be right out front the house but close enough
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Can possibly accept pets
We are happy to accommodate smaller breeds, have to be toilet trained and be good with other dogs
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Pipo (6 years)
Affectionate and loving Groodle who loves the beach!
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The accommodation is beautiful: we had a lovely room with a kitchenette and private bathroom, all thoughtfully cared. It honestly felt like staying in an Airbnb rather than with a Workaway host.
The work was super fun and creative most of the time. Anja and … read more
From the very beginning, they blended in so naturally and brought a calm, kind energy into our space. They looked after our dog Pipo with so much love and attention - he absolutely adored them, and we could see how happy and relaxed he was in their care. That … read more
She helped us with Pipo, who quickly grew very fond … read more
It was particularly comfortable that we had our own area where we could relax and be ourselves.
This area … read more
They stayed with us for five weeks and were, without a doubt, the most considerate, hardworking, and genuinely lovely people. From day one, they brought such care, respect, and warmth into our home. Every task they took on was done with incredible … read more
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The accommodation is beautiful: we had a lovely room with a kitchenette and private bathroom, all thoughtfully cared. It honestly felt like staying in an Airbnb rather than with a Workaway host.
The work was super fun and creative most of the time. Anja and … read more
From the very beginning, they blended in so naturally and brought a calm, kind energy into our space. They looked after our dog Pipo with so much love and attention - he absolutely adored them, and we could see how happy and relaxed he was in their care. That … read more
She helped us with Pipo, who quickly grew very fond … read more
It was particularly comfortable that we had our own area where we could relax and be ourselves.
This area … read more
They stayed with us for five weeks and were, without a doubt, the most considerate, hardworking, and genuinely lovely people. From day one, they brought such care, respect, and warmth into our home. Every task they took on was done with incredible … read more
Staying with Anja, Pipo and Alberto was honestly magical ✨.
This was my very first Workaway and I couldn’t have dreamed of a better start! 💗
Their home in Terrigal felt like a little cocoon from the moment I arrived. Ania has this warm, … read more
Emilie has … read more
Anja and Alberto were very warm and welcoming, and I was truly happy to be there.
Their dog, Pipo, was always hungry and would adorably beg for food whenever I was eating.
The nearby beach had a beautiful view and a refreshing breeze.
I wish both of them all the best in the future.
Thank you, Anja, for being such a radiant person. Your kindness and enthusiasm for life are … read more
Our four weeks with them were filled with lots of joy and laughter, thanks to their warm hospitality and the adorable … read more
On our arrival we were greeted with a big hugs and a delicious meal. There were two other workaway guests that we shared our time with. All of us were from different parts of the world which made for wonderful cultural and culinary experience. We ate like kings and … read more
Matt and Leonie are not only hardworking but also incredibly reliable and trustworthy. They brought such positivity and warmth into our home. We shared some fantastic … read more
