Profile information
Our status
Travelling
Description
Hello beautiful people :) We are a friendly, mature and respectful, outgoing couple, originally from New Zealand but have been living in Australia for the past 15 years or more. Having done the working life, it's now time for us to realise our dreams and create our own adventures. We are hardworking and well-skilled all-rounders, that are keen to see new places and make new friends around the world and experience various cultures.
Ultimately, our travels will see us helping out in a Farming or Eco environment, Construction of new buildings and structures, Landscaping and outdoors, tending a bar (Mike has RSA cert) or greeting guests and many other opportunities that will present themselves and allow us to interact with others. It is worth noting that we are not city people, so our best suited environments will find us in nature, near the bush or beach.
Interests
NatureYoga / WellnessOutdoor activitiesHikingVan lifeFarmingGardeningCarpentrySustainabilityLanguagesCooking & foodVegetarian or veganCultureSelf developmentPlant care
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
More details about your skills
Hardworking and outgoing, we both enjoy getting in and getting the job done. From office to outdoors, we are both confident and capable to tackle most challenges and duties.
Coming from both a farming and construction backgrounds, while also holding book-keeping skills, together we share the following:
* Building and Construction
* Fencing and Decks
* Bar tending and Hospitality
* Cleaning and Housekeeping
* Gardening and Landscaping
* Accounts and Administration
* Social Media
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Age
45 & 36
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Kara is allergic to catsSpecial dietary requirements
Kara is Vegetarian
Feedback
13/11/2021
Left by host (Gardening and other help on ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
We were very fortunate to have Mike and Kara for a week. It would be hard to find a nicer couple to have stay. Mike and Kara fitted in so we'll, it felt like we'd known them for a lot longer.
They were very easy going with an excellent work ethic and made a great difference to our garden, getting on top of all the spring time jobs.
A lovely couple… read more
They were very easy going with an excellent work ethic and made a great difference to our garden, getting on top of all the spring time jobs.
A lovely couple… read more
(Excellent
)
12/11/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Gardening and other help on ...)
For us, Workaway is about a fair exchange, meeting like-minded people and experiencing culture and food. Our time with Bernie and Ivan gave us all of this and more!
Their profile is on point, and says exactly how it is. The work we did was all in the garden and was no more than the 3 hours per day. Bernie is also more than happy to share her… read more
Their profile is on point, and says exactly how it is. The work we did was all in the garden and was no more than the 3 hours per day. Bernie is also more than happy to share her… read more
(Excellent
)
12/11/2021
Left by host (Help with DIY and gardening ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
Kara and Mike are fantastic; caring, interested and interesting, diligent, fun, all-round great people. They helped us so much and made our lives so much easier during the time they were with us. They tackled a lot of tidying, cleaning, gardening and maintenance jobs. They even build a rock-wall, which was a very challenging task and it came out… read more
(Excellent
)
10/11/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Help with DIY and gardening ...)
Our workaway in Balfour was one of growth and excitement. The entire family are so fun and easy to get along with, which really makes the experience.
Generally, we were doing maintenance around the farm houses which included gardening, water blasting and mowing lawns etc. We also had the opportunity over the 3 weeks to extend ourselves, and our… read more
Generally, we were doing maintenance around the farm houses which included gardening, water blasting and mowing lawns etc. We also had the opportunity over the 3 weeks to extend ourselves, and our… read more
(Excellent
)
30/09/2021
Left by host (Join us and visit our amazing ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
It was an absolute pleasure having Mike and Kara stay with us. We have been hosting travellers for around 15-years, and have literally had hundreds of people stay with us. I would have to say Mike and Kara would be one of the best couples that we have ever had stay with us. They are such a wonderful couple and a real pleasure to be around, and… read more
(Excellent
)
16/09/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Join us and visit our amazing ...)
The Tree House is the epitome of the Workaway experience! But what do you say about someone like Ellis? A top bloke, a great human, and, after 5 weeks, a good friend! It really ended up feeling as though we were just staying on a mates farm and helping him out with a few things.
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
13/11/2021
Left by host (Gardening and other help on ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
We were very fortunate to have Mike and Kara for a week. It would be hard to find a nicer couple to have stay. Mike and Kara fitted in so we'll, it felt like we'd known them for a lot longer.
They were very easy going with an excellent work ethic and made a great difference to our garden, getting on top of all the spring time jobs.
A lovely couple… read more
They were very easy going with an excellent work ethic and made a great difference to our garden, getting on top of all the spring time jobs.
A lovely couple… read more
(Excellent
)
12/11/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Gardening and other help on ...)
For us, Workaway is about a fair exchange, meeting like-minded people and experiencing culture and food. Our time with Bernie and Ivan gave us all of this and more!
Their profile is on point, and says exactly how it is. The work we did was all in the garden and was no more than the 3 hours per day. Bernie is also more than happy to share her… read more
Their profile is on point, and says exactly how it is. The work we did was all in the garden and was no more than the 3 hours per day. Bernie is also more than happy to share her… read more
(Excellent
)
12/11/2021
Left by host (Help with DIY and gardening ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
Kara and Mike are fantastic; caring, interested and interesting, diligent, fun, all-round great people. They helped us so much and made our lives so much easier during the time they were with us. They tackled a lot of tidying, cleaning, gardening and maintenance jobs. They even build a rock-wall, which was a very challenging task and it came out… read more
(Excellent
)
10/11/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Help with DIY and gardening ...)
Our workaway in Balfour was one of growth and excitement. The entire family are so fun and easy to get along with, which really makes the experience.
Generally, we were doing maintenance around the farm houses which included gardening, water blasting and mowing lawns etc. We also had the opportunity over the 3 weeks to extend ourselves, and our… read more
Generally, we were doing maintenance around the farm houses which included gardening, water blasting and mowing lawns etc. We also had the opportunity over the 3 weeks to extend ourselves, and our… read more
(Excellent
)
30/09/2021
Left by host (Join us and visit our amazing ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
It was an absolute pleasure having Mike and Kara stay with us. We have been hosting travellers for around 15-years, and have literally had hundreds of people stay with us. I would have to say Mike and Kara would be one of the best couples that we have ever had stay with us. They are such a wonderful couple and a real pleasure to be around, and… read more
(Excellent
)
16/09/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Join us and visit our amazing ...)
The Tree House is the epitome of the Workaway experience! But what do you say about someone like Ellis? A top bloke, a great human, and, after 5 weeks, a good friend! It really ended up feeling as though we were just staying on a mates farm and helping him out with a few things.
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
Accommodation was great. We had our own private cabin (which had a… read more
(Excellent
)
12/08/2021
Left by host (Help at our family home & ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
It was a real pleasure to have Kara and Mike stay and help us. They were amazingly helpful, self-motivated and had lots of initiative. They are a happy, helpful, diligent and a fun-loving couple. They were committed to making the garden look great again and put a lot of effort into it. They also cooked big freezer meals and helped tidy the place.… read more
(Excellent
)
11/08/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Help at our family home & ...)
When speaking of Helen and Art, it is really hard to even know where to start, as our experience was nothing short of amazing! Mike only wishes he could have thrown his pen on the table and yelled SUDOKU! They welcomed us into their home and family as though we had been long term friends. Although there were extensive gardens to maintain, Helen… read more
(Excellent
)
10/07/2021
Left by host (Some help around house and ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
Mike and Kara's profile says "friendly, mature and respectful', and 'hardworking and well-skilled all-rounders'. They are all of that and more! Mike was terrific in communicating when making our agreement. I quickly felt secure that we had a clear and workable arrangement. They are fun and great conversationalists, and Mike has a promising future… read more
(Excellent
)
10/07/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Some help around house and ...)
What a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your home and lives with us! Right from the start, Annettes communication was excellent and we knew exactly what was required of us. The tasks were mostly cleaning, throughout the house and some outside gardening.
Our stay with Annette, Kim, Ginger and Blue, was only a short 4 days, (due to Covid… read more
Our stay with Annette, Kim, Ginger and Blue, was only a short 4 days, (due to Covid… read more
(Excellent
)
24/05/2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kara) for host
for (Help out on a small Macadamia ...)
What started out as an intended one month stay, turned into an exciting 3 months or more of learning, growing and sharing. Glen and Sharon became more than hosts, they were friends that opened up their land and lives to us. We learned a lot from them both. From Glens Eye for detail, precision and a wealth of knowledge and stories, to Sharon's… read more
(Excellent
)
22/05/2021
Left by host (Help out on a small Macadamia ...) for Workawayer (Michael & Kara)
Mike and Kara helped on our farm for 3 months. I am not exaggerating when I say they have been the best Workaway helpers we have ever had. Not only did they do a great job on any task we handed them, they completed it with such a positive attitude. They both went over and above the required amount of work, and often continued working late until… read more
(Excellent
)