Help maintain & enjoy beachfront property Nth Qld Australia

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

Aug

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

OUTDOORS: Chemical free gardening; maintenance vegetable gardens, planting, mulching, weeding, trimming mowing, edging, plant relocation, lawn & building repairs, debris disposal, painting, pool & building maintenance. No experience necessary, willing to learn. INDOORS: Clean and maintenance of household and shed areas. NOTE: Looking for initiative, energy & appreciation of nature including wildlife. Some early starts if hot weather conditions

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
11 Immersing in the local culture
9 Developing environmental awareness
8 Meeting locals
8 Learning about sustainability
6 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 3. Good health and well-being
11 6. Clean water and sanitation
7 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Cameron

Australia

It was an absolute joy spending time with Joan in her healthy, vibrant slice the home. She truly knows how to make people feel welcomed. Joan's wealth of experience allows her to share many stories and insights into the joys of living! I highly recommend this experience to all. Very grateful for everything, thank you Joan 🙏🏽

18 days ago

Joan replied

Glad you enjoyed your stay Cameron. Your energy, your openess to every new thing was inspiring to me and others here. Trust you find your Nirvana!

Rutger

Netherlands

I had a really great time staying with Joan! The place is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by nature and with a peaceful atmosphere that made me feel at home right away. Joan is an amazing host, very kind, welcoming, and also an excellent cook! Every meal was delicious . I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it!

3 months ago

Joan replied

Rutger, I am so pleased you liked your stay and meals... you are an amazing young man, travelling on your own and being open to new experiences! I am grateful for your help in establishing new vegetable gardens, and everything else! Loved our dinner time banter!

Niamh

United Kingdom

I had the most lovely and wholesome experience staying with Joan. It was a true Aussie experience as you're well immersed and surrounded by wildlife and kangaroos! The property is gorgeous and Joan really goes above and beyond to make your stay welcoming and enjoyable. The work is more than manageable and Joan is always clear with what needs to be done and makes sure you have lots of rest and relaxation. I really enjoyed the beach, trips to the home Crystal Creek and the wildlife at Billabong which Joan was happy to drive me to.

4 months ago

Joan replied

Thankyou Niamh for your kind words. I will always remember you, your support , your sharing , your work ethic and your beauty inside and out! You were easy to host for, and I appreciate the effort and costs it would have cost you to travel to regional North Queensland. Thankyou.

Ellianne

Canada

My stay with Joan was the best possible start to my Aussie adventure! First off, her home is a beautiful beachside house surrounded by wildlife and nature, there is no shortage of critters that come by. The work is very manageable, she is extremely fair with the tasks she assigns. Joan is an excellent host, she made me feel very welcomed and appreciated. Her home cooked dinners are to die for, and she is more than happy to take you exploring and to touristy destinations! Thank you Joan for ensuring I had an excellent experience with you, much appreciated!

5 months ago

Joan replied

You are a great worker, story teller snd ambassador for Canada! You wrote fun to hang with. Most appreciate your contribution.

Evita

Germany

It's the best decision you can make. You are living like you are in the home. Everything is just amazing. Joan is really lovely and did so much nice things for us and with us + her home is like living the dream. She also prepared a lot of really nice dishes and helped us out with different things. We are so grateful that we got this experience. It was such an amazing time. We would definitely recommend it. Maya and Evita

9 months ago

Joan replied

It is I whom is grateful! You contributed so much to the organisation and upkeep of this property... Thankyou.

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