Petra

Hungary
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Australia - from Jul 2026 until Sep 2026
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Hi everyone 🌞

I'm Petra, 28, originally from Hungary.

I first discovered Workaway back in 2019 and I loved it so much that I kept returning to the same host for years. Now I'm on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia, where I've just completed my 88 days for my second-year visa extension. It's been an incredible adventure so far and I'm excited to see where the next chapter takes me.

Back home, I worked as a Production Manager in advertising and creative agencies, as well as a freelancer. I'm good at connecting the dots, keeping projects organised, making clients happy, and managing small teams from pre-production right through to final delivery. I also have experience with content creation, social media, photography and drone videography so I'm always happy to help with creative projects if needed.

But work has never been the most interesting thing about me: people and travel are.

I've been lucky enough to visit around 40 countries, and what I enjoy most isn't ticking destinations off a list but meeting people, hearing their stories, sharing meals, learning from different ways of life, and feeling part of a community even if only for a little while. Those connections are what make travelling so meaningful to me.

When I came to Australia, all I wanted was to spend as much time as possible in or near the water. Since arriving, I've earned both my PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Freediver certifications, started learning to surf (still very much a beginner!), and completely fallen in love with Australia's marine life. One of my biggest dreams is to spend time living and working on a boat, learning from experienced sailors and exploring life at sea.

I have a very active lifestyle and genuinely enjoy almost anything that gets me moving—running, hiking, cycling, pilates, yoga, strength training, rowing, kayaking, chopping wood... I'm usually up for trying something new. I'm also interested in nutrition and appreciate a good, balanced meal.

As a Workawayer, I'm happy to help wherever I'm needed. Whether it's gardening, cooking, looking after animals, helping around the house, working outdoors, or lending a hand with children, I enjoy being useful and learning new skills along the way. I also have both A and B category driver's licences with around 10 years of driving experience, and yes, I can confidently drive on the left side too!

I'd describe myself as hardworking and reliable. My longest work week was 108 hours (a bit too crazy!), but I also value slowing down, spending time in nature, having meaningful conversations and enjoying the quiet moments away from busy city life.

My friends often say I'm a mix of adventure and calm. I think they're right. I'm always curious about what's over the next hill but I'm just as happy sitting around a campfire, watching the sunset or sharing stories over dinner.

Looking forward to meeting you somewhere along the way!
Interests

Photography

Winter sports

Water sports

Videography

Van life

Technology

Team sports

Sustainability

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Languages

Hiking

Fitness

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Creative DIY projects

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages
More details about your skills

Regarding to my studies I could help in marketing. I also have qualification in internal auditing but I would leave this skill at home when I am on my way. I can speak English fluently and hungarian is my native language. I did study German for 4 years but I wouldn't mention it as a strength.
I would like to help in child-care and household chores. I-ve worked as an waitress also, so I consider my hospitality as an great advantage. I do have some experience as a kitchen helper. But whatever would be my duty I would love to challenge myself!
Age

28
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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24 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our whales, seals and ...)

I had two wonderful days in Salt Ash thanks to Ryan! I was lucky enough to experience what a normal day in his life looks like, and honestly he's living the dream. I recently got into diving and this place is an absolute paradise for anyone who loves being in the water.

Ryan and his friend Bailey made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. … read more

(Excellent )

23 Jul 2026

Left by host (Join our whales, seals and ...) for Workawayer ()

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Attention future hosts.

After a full investigation, Ryan and Bailey have concluded that Petra is definitely not your average Workawayer.

She never asked what needed doing.

She'd simply notice something that needed doing and have it finished before I'd even thought about it. After a couple of … read more

(Excellent )

15 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Place of beauty, creativity, ...)

Staying with Cam and Bill was absolutely amazing. I had a few rough weeks before arriving, and this place truly recharged me. From the very first moment, they took such good care of us and made us feel at home.

The work is fair and varied, which is a big plus because it never gets monotonous. They both have fair expectations about how things … read more should be done during working hours and I really appreciated that. None of us were being babysat, if you have common sense and pay attention to how they like certain things done, you'll have no problems at all.

The daily routine is pretty wholesome. We start the day together and usually finish it the same way. During the day, there's always time to have a chat, enjoy a coffee or simply sit with the geese between two tasks. After work, there are heaps of places to explore.

The beaches around are absolutely beautiful and another huge bonus is having access to their car. So if you feel like driving down to the beach the minute you've chopped the last piece of wood, you absolutely can! The sunrises and sunsets are incredible so make sure you don't miss them. Even though I stayed during winter, I loved going for a quick dip.

If you're into surfing, you can borrow a board from the garage, take a fishing rod, or even use a kayak. There are beautiful lakes nearby too if you don't feel like heading into the ocean. On your days off, you can go for a hike, see the kangaroos at Pebbly Beach, eat oysters at the famous Oyster Shed in Batemans Bay, try the legendary pies in Ulladulla, or spend some time wandering around lovely Milton.

I also got really lucky with the other volunteers, Doro and Mark. We had such a great time together, full of laughs and inside jokes that I'll definitely miss.
The animals are adorable and you can easily lose track of time just watching them. Especially how Elvis try to impress Dido. If you grew up in a city like I did, you'll really appreciate being surrounded by so much nature.

Lastly, we all take turns cooking dinner, and every evening I felt like a curious little kid wondering what we'd be having. One tradition I'll definitely take with me is sharing the best moment of our day around the dinner table. Such a simple but lovely habit.

I could honestly write a little novel about my stay because I enjoyed my time here so much. I didn't even manage to tick everything off my bucket list because there was still so much left to see and do around the area.

Thank you, Cam and Bill, for your kindness and hospitality. I really hope this is just a "see you later" rather than a goodbye.

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14 Jul 2026

Left by host (Place of beauty, creativity, ...) for Workawayer ()

It was great having Petra volunteer with us. She was considerate & upbeat and got on really well with our family and the other workawayers, she is great fun and my sense is she has the ability to get on with any group of people and be a positive addition to it.
She cooked some delicious meals for us and appreciatively ate what was prepared for … read more

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