G'day! I love adventures and getting outdoors, I've done many trips around Australia and I should be able to help you get the best out of your visit.
I try to be open-minded and I love hanging out with my guests (or my hosts, if I'm travelling). Couch Surfing is such a great way to make friends all over the world!

I enjoy helping adventurous backpackers experience the best of Australia. In return, I've made friends all over the world and enjoy visiting old CS friends when I travel.

I receive a lot of stay requests. Please read my whole profile! I prefer to host Surfers who have done some hosting themselves.
If you are more than one, please provide the names and a social media platform for each guest. For my security, I like to know everyone who is staying, thankyou.

Smokers are not welcome, sorry. I hate the smell of cigarette smoke and don't want it in my apartment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a busy full-time job, which means it can be difficult to get away. Couch surfing is my opportunity to meet like-minded, younger people with an adventurous spirit. Your adventure inspires me to take a break and go travelling!

I have lots of experience travelling around Australia and think I give pretty good travelling advice.
I love meeting people from all over the world and getting your travel advice!

Interests

• running
• camping
• skiing
• mountain biking
• drumming
• 4wd
• performing music

Music, Movies, and Books

Metal, rock and blues music and I love movies of all sorts.
I like biographies and espionage novels, and books on resilience/mental toughness and human performance.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2022, I completed my first Ironman triathlon (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run). I finished in 11 hours 38 minutes. More recently, I attempted our SAS special forces selection course.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm interested in learning about foreign cultures and different ways of life. I'm really interested to hear about your home and places I haven't seen yet!

Happy to answer all your questions about Australia!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can point you to some great places to camp or go for a swim. I can also tell you some great places to visit, eat and hang out while you're in Cairns. Lately I am usually quite busy with work and training but I'll show you around if I can. If I can't take you, at least I can point you in the right direction.

* I don't have home WiFi but you are welcome to hotspot off my phone. I may forget to offer but I am very happy to share. Please don't be shy to ask!

My guests have a private Queen room and the main bathroom. I provide bed linen and towels, and a welcome pack including tourist information and my house rules. Based on my surfing experience, this is the most luxurious CS stay you're ever likely to have!

There is a nice pool in the apartment complex! Please feel free to use it any time.

* My house is not a hotel and there are no cleaning staff. I expect guests to clean up after themselves and generally respect my house and furniture as I do. Leave things in the condition you found them. I provide cleaning supplies and Surfers are asked to give your bedroom and your bathroom a basic clean before departure. This reduces a lot of strain on me as a host.

I am usually very happy to host guests for two to three nights.

Hosting isn't free, it's an investment of my time, effort and personal space. A small token of appreciation such as a bottle of wine, or some beers, or cooking a meal during your stay, goes a long way and will be appreciated! 😊🍷

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Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Timor-Leste (East Timor)