Elizabeth

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Nature, wildlife, snorkelling, freediving, scuba diving, hiking, yoga, ocean clean-ups, marine conservation, libraries, local culture and outdoor adventures.

Description

G’day, i’m Liz!

I’m an adventurous, open-minded traveller with a background in marine tourism, hospitality and environmental work. I’m currently exploring Indonesia, with plans to travel through India, Sri Lanka and Egypt before eventually settling in the North Island of New Zealand.

This journey is also about a few personal goals: completing my yoga teacher training, learning to surf and becoming a qualified freediving instructor. I’m excited to slow down, learn new skills, challenge myself and immerse myself in different cultures along the way.

I’ve spent the past seven years working in marine tourism across some of Australia’s most incredible marine environments, including Ningaloo Reef, the Great Barrier Reef and the Indian Ocean Territories. I’m a qualified Divemaster, having completed my training in Komodo, and a Freedive Master, with extensive experience as a snorkel and marine life guide.

I’ve spent countless hours in the water with people from all over the world, and one of my favourite things is helping people overcome their nerves, develop confidence and discover just how incredible the underwater world can be. Whether it’s someone’s first time putting their face underwater or helping them develop their freediving skills, I genuinely love sharing that experience.

I’m also very accustomed to living and working in remote locations. I genuinely enjoy the slower pace, close-knit communities and unique lifestyle that comes with being somewhere a little off the beaten track. I love being immersed in nature and feel particularly at home near the ocean, surrounded by mountains or somewhere with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors.

Alongside my marine work, I have long-term experience in hospitality, including cafés, bars, restaurants, hostels, festivals and retreats. I’ve mostly worked as a barista in holistic cafes, but also have experience in reception, housekeeping, and in the kitchen! I’m a bit of a coffee addict and have visited coffee plantations in Guatemala, Colombia and Tanzania, so I’m always keen to learn more about coffee, from cultivation and processing through to the perfect cup. I’m adaptable, practical and happy to muck in wherever I’m needed.

I spent several years balancing travelling solo between seasonal work. I loved exploring Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia where I discovered the joys of Workaway. Some of my experiences through Workaway have genuinely been among the best times of my life. I’ve met incredible people, learned new skills, become part of wonderful communities and experienced places in ways I never could have as a conventional tourist. I’ve really missed that style of travelling in recent years and am so excited to get back to it. For me, it’s always been about the exchange of skills, stories, cultures and experiences.

My mates would describe me as fiercely loyal, laid-back, funny, and deeply empathetic. I’m sociable and enjoy a well-earned beer or glass of wine, but my party days are mostly behind me. These days, I’m just as happy with a good conversation, a beautiful sunset, a yoga class or an early morning adventure.

I’m particularly passionate about the ocean, environmental conservation and sustainable living. I’ve volunteered with plastic repurposing facilities, marine debris clean-ups and citizen science projects, including Project Manta and the Coral Nurture Program. I’d love to get involved in more conservation initiatives, eco-projects and community-based tourism.

Food is another big passion of mine. I’m vegetarian, although I’m happy to eat fish when it’s freshly caught by friends. I love getting creative in the kitchen with local, seasonal and homegrown produce, and enjoy cooking for others. My world-famous curries have enticed even the strictest carnivores! I’m also interested in nutrition, fermentation, farm-to-table, and zero-waste practices.

Outside of work, I love hiking, camping, reading, yoga, meditation, breathwork and pretty much anything that gets me outdoors.

My other great passion is writing. I’m a published author and would love opportunities to contribute to blogging, storytelling, creative projects or social media. I always enjoy meeting other creatives and learning from people with different perspectives and experiences.

Ultimately, I love being part of something meaningful, sharing what I know and learning from others. I’m equally happy helping run a retreat, guiding people in the water, working in a busy kitchen, making coffee, helping out at a hostel or contributing to an environmental project.

I’m a spontaneous woman, so if you have an interesting project, a beautiful place or a good story to share, the right opportunity could easily change my plans!

Looking forward to meeting you!

Interests

Team sports

Blogging

Adventure sports

Dancing

Cycling

Sustainability

Hitchhiking

Music

Gardening

Animals

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Beach

Movies & TV

Culture

Charity work

Vegetarian or vegan

Photography

Cooking & food

Books

Astronomy

Water sports

Hiking

Camping

Drawing & painting

Writing

Self development

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

Snorkel guide
Dive guide
Skin diving instructor
Cooking
Creative writing
Customer service
Barista
Bartender
Waitress
Receptionist
Hiking guide
Gardening
Housekeeping

Age

35

What else ...

I’m trained in First Aid, CPR and oxygen administration, and am a rescue diver in both scuba and freediving. I hold a recreational boat licence and have Elements of Shipboard Safety training. I’m very happy to share my ocean experience and help others develop their snorkelling skills, confidence and comfort in the water. I’m also passionate about underwater photography and videography, particularly capturing marine life and the natural world.

Female-only spaces, feminism and sisterhood are particularly meaningful and healing to me. I love connecting with women, sharing experiences and supporting one another.

I’m also hoping to dedicate part of my next adventure to writing a novel, finding inspiration in nature, new places and the people I meet along the way.

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian