APOLLO BAY The most southerly village on Australia's mainland

Australia

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Evaluación del anfitrión
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46
Última actividad
14/05/2022
Numero de amigos en Facebook
340
Porcentaje de respuesta
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2022

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Descripción
We are a couple in our early 60's. Bob is a professional voice actor and Denise is a Doctor. Our place is 4 hectares of heaven with sheep, alpacas and many fruit trees. We love the life of Apollo Bay and enjoy our extensive garden and beautiful geography. We prefer to eat local produce and tread lightly on the planet.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Happy to help with your English.
We can share our experience of Australian customs and attitudes.
We like to share recipes and food preserving tips.
You can also learn something about beekeeping, sheep husbandry, permaculture and pruning fruit trees.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Extensive gardens mean many weeds! Help us in maintaining the garden,
and take care of the sheep and sometimes goats.
We have a couple of bee hives, many fruit trees, a great sense of humor and .... did we mention the weeds?

We love to discover new cooking ideas - You are welcome to demonstrate!
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
There are 2 guest rooms in our house. One has a double bed the other a single bed.
You live with in the house with us help, cook, eat and clean with us - but you have your own room and privacy.
We also have a modern onsite caravan with its own shower and toilet - 1 bed - sleeps 2.
Algo más...
Apollo Bay is the most southerly village on the Australian mainland. It's a very beautiful place with great surf beaches wonderful mountain surroundings forests there's even a place called Paradise just a few kilometres up the road. We are 5 kilometers from town. Our 4.2 hectares faces north with a view of the town and the surrounding hills.
The great Ocean Walk is just down the road and the area is a alive with birds, koalas and wallabies.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have unlimited NBN
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Small to medium van can be parked near power - or up the hill with a view.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Fotos

You have to click on the image to see Rebecca picking the apples for LingLing to wash.

Hosting Rebecca was a hoot!

American know-how makes the peaches taste better!

Bob clowning around with a Canadian in the kitchen

One of the neighbours

A good harvest

Hard work and happiness!

Mostrar todas las fotos

Volunteers planting the hazelnut orchard.

Denise and Bob

Our house

The dam.

Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (46)

Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.

Precisión del perfil:
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Intercambio cultural:
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Comunicación:
(4.9)

26/11/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Ali) para el anfitrión

Bob and Denise were such a lovely couple. Being there for a week, they really taught me a lot I guess not just about farming and gardening and the different products and techniques, but a lot about life too. Being with them has given me a lot of growth as my first workaway and time outside of the city and from my family. I will never forget the… read more

(Muy Bien )

21/07/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Elise & Alexandre) para el anfitrión

Denise and Bob's place is comfy and quiet. They were open-minded to our veganism.
Lots of king parrots and rosellas came to greet us everyday on the deck ! Nice to see the cute superb fairy-wren near the fruit trees. We mostly worked around the strawberries and fruit trees; which was interesting to do. We also did housekeeping during the rainy… read more

(Muy Bien )

16/07/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elise & Alexandre)

Two delightful human beings with strong feelings for the VEGAN life.
Hard workers and delightful conversationalists, we would recommend them without reservation.

(Excelente )

22/11/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Catherine) para el anfitrión

Bob and Denise have a lovely property and I weeded a garden bed whilst I was there. The weeding was pretty easy as the soil was well mulched. I stayed in the caravan which was very clean, modern and pleasant. I could also have stayed in the house which was also very clean, bright and pleasant.bob and Denise were good hosts , happy to provide meals… read more

(Excelente )

14/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicole )

Thanks Nicole for your great work, weeding, pruning and planting with energy, conscientiousness, efficiency and knowledge. It's wonderful to get a helping boost, get ahead of the game and watch the plants smile with their own pleasure. Thanks also for hauling much needed mulch to our citrus trees. We greatly appreciate all you accomplished.

(Excelente )

04/07/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Nicole ) para el anfitrión

My second stint with Denise and Bob. That says it all. I love being there. Their property is gorgeous, needs lots of weeding, pruning, mulching and planting. Kept me happy and busy. I'm always eager to go back. Thanks to you both.

(Excelente )

04/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stéphanie & Gabriel)

A great team - wonderful to have around

(Excelente )

03/03/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Stéphanie & Gabriel) para el anfitrión

We spent 10 days at Bob and Denise's beautiful property. We had a very nice time there, we enjoyed doing a lot of different jobs: gardening, weeding, cleaning, moving the compost, preserving, we even saw Bob bringing a new queen for the bees :) and we cannot thank him enough for giving us the opportunity to work at the Lightstation! The house is a… read more

(Excelente )

15/03/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Mylene) para el anfitrión

That was my first experience as a workawayer... I m lucky to started whit Bob and Denise! What a lovely couple with a lot of knowledge to share! Bob always sing 🎤 make the best coffee, and cook very well. Denise like to share her knowledge and do it with patience and love! They are open and happy welcome people around the world. I felt home as… read more

(Excelente )

03/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mylene)

Mylene was really helpful during her stay with us. She is keen to learn and works happily together or on her own. On the whole she’s a very easygoing person.

(Excelente )

03/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lydia)

Lydia was a pleasure to have in our home and especially in the garden. She is also a great conversationalist and a happy person.

(Excelente )

09/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Nick) para el anfitrión

I had an amazing time with Bob and Denise. They live in a wonderful home. I had an amazing time.

(Excelente )

07/08/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael)

Michael is a great worker and an enthusiastic student of the English language. He was a pleasure to have in our home and loved discovering the local wildlife.

(Excelente )

30/04/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca is one out of the box!
She brought all the best of American culture (Especially pie baking) to bear on her tasks and time with us here.
Don't be alarmed if she climbs on your roof!

(Excelente )

30/04/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yun)

Ling Ling was a pleasure to host!

(Excelente )

21/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachel)

Rachel was a great help, an enthusiastic worker/ learner and very tolerant of my terrible parody of an American Accent!
She will be an asset to your place and your life wherever you are!

(Excelente )

21/03/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Rachel) para el anfitrión

I stayed 2.5 weeks with Bob and Denise and had such a lovely experience! Their property is absolutely incredible..lots of wildlife including a Koala in the gum tree and a cheese eating kookabura who makes his daily visit! The work is varied and never back breaking. The food and coffee is absolutely delicious, thank you for feeding me so well. Bob,… read more

(Excelente )

07/02/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emely & Malte)

A great couple. Happy to work and happy to play. Also blessed with good sense of humour

(Excelente )

07/02/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Ruth & Stephen) para el anfitrión

We shared a very special time with :notes:Bob Bob Bob Bob Bob Bob Bob :notes: and Denise, who treated us to 5 days of concentrated wonderfulness - they really do live in paradise! The work was fun - they were quick to work out what blew our skirts up and set tasks accordingly. The food was delicious - Bob is kitchen king. The company was charming… read more

(Excelente )

08/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ruth & Stephen)

Two of the nicest human dynamos you’re ever likely to encounter!
Young Charlie is a delight too and a great help in the kitchen.
Great company. Great food. And a great deal done in 5 short days.

(Excelente )

27/11/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Qingping)

A delightful surprise package!
Hard working and fun.

(Excelente )

16/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Ciaran & Vanessa ) para el anfitrión

Bob and Denise were wonderful hosts in wonderful location( great for spotting Koalas and beautiful parrots). The work was mostly in the Garden, weeding etc, which we both found relaxing as it is a beautiful garden in wonderful part of the world. When we return to Apollo bay we expect a better Irish accent and an attempt at a Peruvian one(get… read more

(Excelente )

13/11/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ciaran & Vanessa )

These two are delightful houseguests and hard workers. Highly recommended!

(Excelente )

27/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Simon) para el anfitrión

Never too late, nearly four months after having stayed with Bob and Denise I realise I didn't leave any feedback, what a shame! Was my first workaway experience, I 'll remember it. Huge garden, lots of fruits plantings, sheep,... That was really impressive. They are really welcomed persons and I wish them all the best:)

(Excelente )

02/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simon)

Simon was an enthusiastic helper with an appetite for adventure!
He also loves to eat.

(Muy Bien )

26/02/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea (Careful with the pronunciation!) was a delight to host.
Busy, interested and VERY HELPFUL!

(Excelente )

05/02/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Karen) para el anfitrión

Dear Bob and Denise,
Thank you very much for letting me come and work with you. Not only did I enjoy Denise's delicious green apples (Swedish style), but the coffee made my day even better. On top of that, Bob's cooking made it even more magical!!
I learned how to pull out weeds, to mulch, to stomp my feet to scare away snakes, and to chop wood,… read more

(Excelente )

19/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Karen)

Karen is 110% and that’s before Coffee! An enthusiastic helper and great conversation

(Excelente )

19/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (nelly)

It has been wonderful sharing our home with Nelly these past 2 weeks. Her English has improved out of sight and her weed pulling technique is second to none!

(Excelente )

19/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ascension & Fuensanta)

These two women were a pleasure and a privilege to host. Funny, hard working and great conversation!

(Excelente )

02/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (AnneVeerle)

Anne was a delight to host.
A thoughtful conversationalist, great worker and (possibly) a great sailor.
Seriously, we enjoyed her company.

(Excelente )

20/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Leo) para el anfitrión

After half a month of reclused life at Bimbipark, for which I owe another debt of gratitude to Bob and Denise, finally can I leave a comment.
First of all, they are both very well-informed and have very distinctive and valuable views in life, culture and the like. Although learnt a great deal from them, I still regret that I wasn't very well… read more

(Excelente )

18/11/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leo)

It was a pleasure and a privilege to host Leo. Is it hard worker with a great sense of humour and a wonderful capacity to exchange ideas about the behaviours and beliefs of different cultures. He is welcome back here any time

(Excelente )

02/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ngoc Thanh Truc)

Truc was a delight to host. She is polite, gentle and a VERY HARD WORKER.
She did great things in our Garden and cooked a scrumptious Vietnamese meal.
Thanks a million Truc!

(Muy Bien )

18/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sophie & Ludovic)

Sophie & Ludo were easy to live with and great to have around.

(Muy Bien )

24/02/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gina)

Gina and Bryan were a delight to have a round. They are the best of all things American. Enthusiastic, Hard working, intelligent and very friendly. If you're looking for a true "can-do" attitude, these two are the real deal.

(Excelente )

24/02/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Gina) para el anfitrión

Bryan and I had an amazing time with Bob and Denise for 2 short weeks! We had lots of outside work of course, especially weeding. I learned more about permaculture, worm composting, and bee keeping. They went out of there way to get us some other experiences that fit our interests with neighbors. Food, conversation, and being introduced to new… read more

(Excelente )

18/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Averi) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Bob and Denise for about two weeks and had a great time! I was able to spend a lot of time outside and learn about gardening. The views from their house are fantastic and Apollo Bay is just gorgeous. Bob and Denise are both extremely welcoming and made me feel right at home. I would highly recommend them to anyone! And there are… read more

(Excelente )

17/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Averi)

Averi was a pleasure to have around. She quickly adapted to some very tedious tasks and we shared many interesting conversations.
Highly recommended

(Excelente )

25/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Antoine) para el anfitrión

I spent two weeks with Bob and Denise and it was a very nice moment. I have really enjoyed the work in the garden and I have learnt a lot of things! The job is not so hard and the food is really good! (especially the soup of fresh vegetables). I really recommend you to stay with them at Apollo Bay!

(Excelente )

04/05/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Blaz & Tina) para el anfitrión

Our time with Bob and Denise was a very pleasant experience. Good food, great property with astounding views and very hospitable and nice hosts who really made us feel as at home. Work wasn't hard and there are many nice things to do at and around Appolo Bay. But you can also just read a book in the garden and/ or enjoy the views of the tranquil… read more

(Excelente )

29/04/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Blaz & Tina)

This is a great couple! If you enjoy hard work, good baklava, and interesting conversation, these are the people for you. We had to leave them on their own for a couple of days and they held the fort beautifully - even defended the house from a Zombie attack!
Highly recommended!

(Excelente )

15/01/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Nicole & Jeff) para el anfitrión

We, Jeff and Nicole, had a fabulous experience with Bob and Denise. Their farm is gorgeous, with many fruit trees and Australian native trees and shrubs. We enjoyed working in the garden and other special projects. We made a unique and wonderful connection with this couple and hope to return again sometime.

(Excelente )

14/01/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicole & Jeff)

The only problem with these two is that they didn't stay long enough! Great company, great workers.

(Excelente )

14/01/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (pittet) para el anfitrión

If You like play pétanque, eat a fresh and delicious foods, live with a lot of animals and still more weeding

(Muy Bien )

08/01/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (pittet)

Flavie (and Fred) were a delight. Helpful, energetic and a great sense of humor.