Hostel Wollongong, Australia

5.0
52 reviews52

Wollongong between the Surf Beach and Rain Forest.

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
High demand host
This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
26 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
19 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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The Experience

Every week is different and your jobs will range from housekeeping, cleaning,painting & gardening. Also a big part of your job is to join in on hostel activities & interact with other guests, making them feel welcome and showing them a fun time. We usually have a few volunteers at once and we're like a big family. You will make life-long friends and enjoy spending time with them in one of the most beautiful spots in Australia!

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Requirements

  • Over 18 years old
  • Be from outside Australia
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
3 months

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52 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

26 Meeting international travelers

19 Meeting locals

17 Practicing English

16 Immersing in the local culture

9 Get in touch with nature

8 Developing social awareness

Germany

5

Working at the hostelwas my first experience with Worldpackers and I don't think I could have started my trip to Australia any better. I felt at home within the first few days and met great people who welcomed me so nicely. Kerry was such a sweetheart, she created a nice atmosphere and was always there for you.The work you have to do is easy and does not take much time. I have learned so much during my time here and met so many great people who I have taken to my heart. I can highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a break from the stress of daily life.I will definetly come back

21 days ago

Argentina

5

The best volunteeting

21 days ago

France

5

That was a great experience, we meet a lot of people from every part of the world, we also really enjoy the place, the location is perfect, to visit and get some nice moment in Wollongong...more that the work is easy 2/3h per days, and a lot of different thing to do... Also Kerrie is a very nice person, wich take care of everyone....

22 days ago

Denmark

3

There is a lot of different experiences to be had at this hostel. But be prepared to meet a new standard of living that you might now be used to. Keep your expectations low and you will have a great time, but you will learn a lot through living there. I met some great friends there that I will remember for the rest of my life.

25 days ago

United Kingdom

5

You are in the heart of Wollongong and walking distance to the beach. kerrie is a lovely laid back lady who helps you where ever she can. and the tasks are easy enough

27 days ago

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Hosted by Kerrie

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Response Time
This host usually writes back in 2 days

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