Join us in our spectacular home and encounter the wildlife in Coomba Bay, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We currently have availability for single helpers from Tuesday 21 October to Saturday 1 November 2025, then again from March 2026 onwards and would love to hear from you about coming to stay with us.
  
  Who We Are
  We’re Craig and Yvonne, easy-going retirees in our sixties who’ve built our dream life on a forested acreage overlooking Wallis Lake and the Pacific Ocean. We love sharing our home, our culture, and our passion for nature with curious, enthusiastic helpers.
  
  Your Role
  Help us in the mornings, five days a week, with possible tasks of your choosing such as:
  Gardening
  Track building, general property and building maintenance
  Painting, window cleaning, and organizing living spaces
  Helping with cooking and sharing meals together
  General cleaning
  And many more possible tasks that might suit you
  Any suitable creative project you’d like to lead or learn
  
  Your Accommodation & Meals
  You’ll enjoy:
  A private, self-contained downstairs suite (lounge, bedroom, ensuite)
  Fast Wi-Fi for digital nomads or staying in touch
  Home-cooked meals; recipe swaps encouraged!
  
  Perks & Local Adventures
  Experience the best of our region: We love taking our helpers on tours
  Wildlife encounters: Kangaroos, native birds, koalas, and our own bushwalking track leading to other tracks in the national park next door
  Activities: Kayaking & sailing(except in winter) on Wallis Lake, cycling through the forest, star gazing from our lookout on nights that have crystal clear skys
  Beaches & lookouts: Blueys, Boomerang, Seal Rocks—all 20–30 minutes away
  Cultural exchange: Possible language practice, guitar jams, cafes, meeting lots local friends
  Fitness: Three possible self- guided exercise classes per week
  
  
  Getting Here
  No car? No problem:
  Daily buses from Newcastle’s Broadmeadow station or Taree station to Coomba Road turn off and we’ll happily pick you up and drop you off. We also drive to the nearby towns regularly and will happily take you with us if you like.
  With your own transport, an abundance of national parks and surf beaches is at your fingertips.
  
  What We Value
  We cherish peace, nature’s soundtrack, and early starts.
  If you’re:
  A non-smoker with a positive, collaborative spirit
  Fit, practical, and keen to immerse yourself in rural Aussie life
  Respectful of quiet hours (especially after dusk)
  …you’ll fit right in.
  
  Ready to Join Us?
  Drop us a message with your travel dates, a bit about yourself, and any passions you’d love to bring. We can’t wait to welcome you to our little slice of paradise!
  
  Warm regards
  Craig & Yvonne Coomba Bay, NSW 2428
  
  References:
  
  Jules
  France
  Nov 6, 2024
  I had a great week in this beautiful property which is very quiet and natural. You can see a lot of beautiful animals and birds like parrots every morning :) Craig and Yvonne are very welcoming and friendly. I was well integrated and I was able to accompany Craig and Yvonne in their daily activities (Barbecue, Salling Boat, Beach, Kayak, Bush Walk, Sport exercises). It was a good experience to discover the local culture and improve my English :) I have eaten very well, Yvonne is a good cook! Concerning the work, I painted part of the house, cleaned the roof and gutters and dug trenches. I enjoyed it because it was diversified and comfortable to work with Craig who is in a good mood :) Thanks Craig & Yvonne
  
  Lea
  France
  Mar 4, 2024
  I spent 1 great week with Yvonne and Craig. They're really nice and respectful people. We talked a lot during the dinners (Yvonne is a good chef !) and they gave me really good advice for my trip in Australia. Jobs were cleaning and gardening. They also brought me to several places and cafés, which I really appreciate. I won't forget their kindness. Thanks Yvonne and Craig :)
  
  Silvie
  Netherlands
  Nov 25, 2023
  I stayed with Yvonne & Craig for a week and had an amazing time. They took the time to show me around and have a great experience. I helped out around the house with painting and cleaning. The views are out of this world. Might even come back to this amazing place!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Vie en van

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Photographie

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  🌿 Discover Australian Native Bushfoods, Music, and Local Culture in Coomba Bay
  
  Travellers staying with us will have the chance to explore the rich variety of native bushfoods we grow right here on our property. Craig is a passionate musician who plays guitar and sings classics from the latter half of the 20th century—though he's always keen to explore new genres and jam with fellow music lovers.
  
  🚗 We love taking guests on relaxed car tours to spot local wildlife, visit nearby beaches, and share the natural abundance of our land. These outings often include cultural experiences, like meeting our friendly neighbours at BBQs and enjoying the laid-back rhythm of life in our community.
  
  💪 Each week, you’re welcome to join up to three free exercise classes, and—weather permitting—try sailing or kayaking at the local Aquatic Club. You’re also invited to use our bicycles and kayaks to explore the stunning lakes and rivers that surround us.
  
  🍽️ We provide all your food and evening meals. If you enjoy cooking, we’d love for you to prepare and share a few dinners during your stay. On other nights, we’ll take care of the cooking and make sure you’re well fed with hearty, home-style meals.

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  Aide

  Gardening, weeding, painting, window cleaning, house cleaning/organising, clearing undergrowth, mowing, cooking meals, and bushwalking track construction and maintenance, or any other ideas you can come up with. We are early risers and ask that you also are an early riser as we would prefer that you work in the mornings and take the afternoons off. We’re not that interested in working in the afternoons.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Craig learnt French at high school and Uni, has visited a few French speaking countries, is interested in improving his language skills in multiple languages and helping others to improve theirs.
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  Hébergement

  We live at Coomba Bay, NSW in a two storey home in a beautiful forested acreage with views over the spectacular Wallis Lake and backing onto a national park. There are many birds and other wildlife. You will have your privacy and peace in your own, very comfortable separate room downstairs with lounge area, bedroom and your own bathroom.

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  Autres infos...

  The area we live in has an abundant array of bushwalks, a variety of great lakes, spectacular surfing beaches, and sight-seeing opportunities. There will also be opportunities to do 3 free exercise classes per week, and occasionally try sailing and kayaking at the local Aquatic Club. This area is a convenient place to stay if you're on your way between Sydney and Brisbane in your own transport or public transport. It's OK if you don't have your own transport, as there is a bus service to Forster, Monday to Friday, that picks up and drops off near our property once per day and another bus service stop 15 minutes' drive away to access Taree and Newcastle. You can also join us in our car when we usually drive to Forster and Smiths Lake often.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have a decent Wi-Fi connection and always are looking to improve our advertising and marketing for a separate rental business that we run part time.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have a 33 acre property and there's plenty of private parking space here.

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  Un

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