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🌿 Tropical Rainforest Retreat: Help us in our Kuranda Garden (Self-Contained Cabin Provided!)
Welcome to our little slice of paradise in the World Heritage-listed rainforest of Kuranda! We are a friendly family with one young child, a very loved dogs, and some poultry. We live on a beautiful, lush block just outside the main village, enjoying the cooler mountain air and the vibrant, bohemian community that Kuranda is famous for.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Self development
Plant care
Animals
Nature
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Kuranda Lifestyle:
Tropical Climate: Escape the heat of Cairns and enjoy Kuranda’s slightly cooler, fresher mountain air.
Unique Village: Explore the famous Kuranda Markets, artisan shops, cafes, and street buskers with a bohemian, relaxed vibe.
Adventure Gateway: On your days off, you have easy access to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, the Scenic Railway, the stunning Barron Falls, and all the wonders of the Atherton Tablelands (waterfalls, crater lakes, and more).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The Help We Need (Approx. 2-5 hours a day, 5 days a week)
We are looking for someone who enjoys getting their hands dirty and is not afraid of the tropical humidity! Your main tasks will be focused on garden maintenance, but if you have a particular interest or skill set we are very open to discussing different options:
Weeding and Mulching: Keeping the rainforest from reclaiming the garden beds!
General Gardening: Pruning, planting, and tending to the tropical fruit trees, vegetable patch and flower beds.
Tidying and Odd tasks: Helping keep the property neat, sweeping paths, and general house-hold tasks as needed.
Pet & Child Friendly: You must genuinely like and be comfortable around children and our friendly dog.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Private, Self-Contained Cabin
Enjoy your own space in a cozy, separate self-contained cabin on the property. It includes a private bathroom, tv, internet and kitchenette, giving you full independence and a relaxing retreat.
Nestled on 5acres, with a rainforest background, our home is a 10 minute walk to the Barron River and 7 minute drive from kuranda village.
Kuranda is a small, spread-out community and reliable public transport is limited. You must have your own car (or van/motorbike) to make the most of your days off and travel to and from the village easily.
As we are a busy family, we are not able to provide prepared meals. We are happy to discuss different options, including reduced hours in exchange for accommodation only; providing food to prepare your own meals; or if you are particularly culinarily inclined, providing food that you could prepare as part of your time exchange.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
During the summer months, we can experience power outages that can affect phone and internet signal, as well as power availability. Phone signal can be patchy but internet is provided.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Bear
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