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Small eco village community in Maleny, Australia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Easily accessible by public transport, we are a small eco village community in Maleny, Queensland (Sunshine Coast hinterland). The site is simply beautiful and we're enjoying living in harmony with nature. The property is a 5-minute walk across the Showgrounds, through the Obi Obi Rainforest walk, to the heart of Maleny - a wonderful, artistic, tourist town, known for its 'co-operatives'. One of the highlights is the 'Front Up Chalkboard' - A magical community music night on monday's at the 'Maleny Lane'.

    One of our core values is 'working together'. We put a lot of energy into getting to know our workaways. We are vegetarian and we love wildlife and enjoy working on projects together.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are opportunities to learn about permaculture, syntropic cultivation, natural building, rainforest regeneration and setting up an ecovillage community. We can also show you how to prepare our favourite meal recipes. We can exchange English language lessons and discuss Australian culture, politics, history, etc. We also want to learn from you - we have had so many people from all over the world - of all ages (from 17 to 75) stay with us and we love the stimulus.

  • Help

    Help

    Every day is different here. We have fun and carry out the work with love. We are removing invasive weeds to restore the rainforest, planting a permaculture food garden. There are many skilled and un-skilled jobs for people of all backgrounds. Jobs may include bush region, building, and gardening.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We may have a spare room, or you may have to share with others on our work programme. We may be able to lend a tent if you need. We have a great outdoor kitchen. We will provide all food and share vegan meals together. No cats or dogs are allowed on the property as this is a wildlife sanctuary.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Maleny is a wonderful town to visit. There are many natural sites such as Mary Cairncross rainforest reserve, Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World, waterfalls, scenic walks and lakes. The lovely town of Montville is great for a day trip. There is public transport to the historic town of Landsborough, Brisbane and the beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

    Unfortunately we won’t be able to take you to these places. There is public transport. We have e-bikes for you to borrow as well.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have very fast internet 100 MBPS download.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Standard Hiace size campers fit easily.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 949415924895

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