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Keiraleagh House- Wollongong Backpackers
The hostel is situated very close to some of Australia's best surfing beaches. There are many beaches within a few minutes walk, as well as a fishing harbour and 2 lighthouses . There is a bike and walking track that runs for many kilometres along the beach front, for your outdoor entertainment. We are also very close to many bush walking tracks.
The hostel is situated right in the middle of town where there is a great café and bar culture , as well as many night spots. We have a very bohemian, bali-inspired hostel. The hostel is in a lovely heritage house which is eco friendly. We are solar powered and have a lovely back garden to chillout in.
The hostel has been mostly family run, but we are now needing other staff. I have owned the hostel for 25 years and live on the premises . Volunteers will be welcomed into our extended family
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About the experience in: Wollongong, Australia
United States
Keiraleagh House is truly an incredible place. The host puts in so much effort to cultivate a social, welcoming, and relaxing experience for the volunteers. There are lots of other worldpackers here and the community really does feel like a family. The work is 2 hours a day, 6 days a week, and one day a week you will have to do a longer shift but its very reasonable and the host is flexible. This property is great if you're looking for a laidback lifestyle and making connections with other travelers. I made unforgettable memories here and I will miss everyone so much, I didn't want to leave!
15 days ago
About the experience in: Wollongong, Australia
Germany
I am very thankful for my stay at the Hostel. I never had such a great time. The work is easy. There are 3 shifts:
7am to 9am: Cleaning on your own before everyone weaks up
10am to 12am: (the shift everyone has most of the time) Girls: Cleaning the house, Boys: wiping and cleaning the garden
10am to 10pm: work 10am to 12am and having a look for the hygiene of the hostel until 10pm. ( you don't have to stay the hole day in the hostel)
I met so many wonderful people. Thank you very much!
27 days ago
About the experience in: Wollongong, Australia
Australia
I stayed at Keiraleigh House during the off season and had an amazing time!
Nathan and Kerrie were incredibly supportive hosts who held daily briefings so all the staff were across the tasks and expectations. They were very accommodating with any day off requests and we were treated to a great family style meal once a month.
The hostel is Bali inspired and very relaxed, there are several long term residents who live at the hostel and we had an incredibly team of volunteers during my time there.
I would definitely recommend Keiraleigh as a base to meet new people and experience Australia!
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Wollongong, Australia
Canada
Wow! I am home now and missing Keiraleagh's house so much. Kerri and Nathen might be the two most wholesome, caring, loving hosts you will ever meet and they make the hostel feel so warm at all times. I could work hard in the morning and then have the opportunity to have the rest of the day to explore parts of Australia however I like. Being able to work hard together to keep their Boho style hostel clean and safe as well as being a family, makes me recommend everyone to book the volunteer experience, especially at a warmhearted place like this.
about 1 month ago
Kerrie replied
Anika it was an absolute joy to have you volunteer at Keiraleagh House. Anika is a lovely person, calm, considerate, proactive and very sociable. Always on hand proactively helping where ever was needed and trying to ensure that I was fully supported at all times. She also got on extremely well with the other volunteer. An asset to anyone looking to employ someone responsible, trustworthy and proactive. I wish her the very best always! Thank you, for being such a valuable part of our community!
About the experience in: Wollongong, Australia
Germany
First time Volunteering in an hostel and it was amazing! Great people, the work is easy and chill and Kerrie is a very nice and courteous host. If you want to stay somewhere near Sydney, this hostel is the best option!
about 2 months ago