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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 Jul 2025
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Description
My Name is Billy, retired. I live in Cairns In a large Pole home in the Rainforest , that backs on to the Barron gorge National Park. located 20 minutes north of the CBD ,the house has an elevation of 150m with valley and sea views overlooking the airport . Between the Kuranda train and Sky rail.
The 30 acre property is private, in the Rainforest with pool and a relaxing atmosphere.
The Guest room has a Queen bed with bathroom.
I have 2 dogs, Pickles and Keeper.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Most visitors are interested to see and identify the variety of birds and insects
and plants only found in the Rainforest.
If you are lucky you may see a Cassowary.
There is a number of walking tracks and natural wonders in the vicinity.
Help
Help with some Light gardening and some cleaning.
I would like some help to build a chicken coop in the back yard and a raised garden bed.
Help to exercise Keeper and Pickles
Share cooking of meals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Intermediate
Accommodation
In house bedroom . Queen bed with on suite bathroom. Connecting Balcony/ veranda with views and sitting area.
What else ...
The Beaches are 10 minutes. CBD 20.
Kuranda. Reef . White water rafting.
Bus stop at Lake placid shop.
I can assist with transport.
Having your own vehicle would be ideal.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Feedback (7)
Billy was incredibly kind and generous. He offered us lifts, took us to stunning waterfalls and hiking tracks, and always made sure we weren’t working too hard… read more
As a result, it was a wonderful time! ! ! !Billy was very kind, and although we weren’t good at English, he tried to understand us.
Also, it was very easy to get to the city, and on Google Maps it says you need to transfer , but for some reason, if you just take the bus without it,… read more
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Billy was incredibly kind and generous. He offered us lifts, took us to stunning waterfalls and hiking tracks, and always made sure we weren’t working too hard… read more
As a result, it was a wonderful time! ! ! !Billy was very kind, and although we weren’t good at English, he tried to understand us.
Also, it was very easy to get to the city, and on Google Maps it says you need to transfer , but for some reason, if you just take the bus without it,… read more
The work wasn't too hard and we always could talk with him about free days and work when it was suitable for us.
Apart from that it was great to meet his welcoming friends,… read more
The freedom and serenity of the place is quite liberating to the soul. But don't think it's too quiet, because every day here is accompanied by the most lively and happy dogs you will ever meet. Billy is really generous and has a lot of knowledge, so don't be afraid to ask him about anything. His… read more
We did not know what to expect as the description was brief, but it was a nice surprise. We got a really good relation with Billy, and we ended asking him to extent our stay.
The house is big and really nice. It's almost all wood, got all the modern facilities and has a big garden… read more
