Hi, my name is Rodney. I was born in Darwin in the Northern Territory and moved to Brisbane in 2005. I enjoy hiking, yoga, rock climbing, going to the beach and surfing. I lived in Brisbane for a while and in June 2023 I moved to the Gold Coast.

If you have a place to stay already I am happy to show you around or meet for a drink or meal. I work as an accountant and generally have time in the evenings or on the weekends. I enjoy learning languages and have learnt a bit of French and German so it would be nice to be able to practice with someone.

I can show you some markets, National Parks, beaches, or places of interest around the Gold Coast which I am yet to fully explore. If you are interested in surfing or learning how to surf I have a spare board and you are also welcome to come and join me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been hosted once before through another hosting site and found it was a great experience so would like to return that favour when I am able to. I have travelled by myself overseas and know how grateful I have been when locals have given up their time to meet me. I love nature and enjoy getting out and showing people whether friends or strangers the beautiful places in and around Brisbane/Gold Coast. I also enjoy learning about the backgrounds of people I meet, their culture, what their country is like and their travel stories! If you speak a language I am learning that is great too.

Interests

Going to the beach, surfing, yoga, rock climbing, hiking. Learning languages.

• culture
• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• languages
• beaches
• markets
• salsa

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite movies include Into the Wild, Little Miss Sunshine and Paris Texas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and being able to see the clouds below you was just an incredible sight.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my time, advice and knowledge of things to do. On the weekends I can also take you hiking, to the beach, surfing or rock climbing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share interesting stories, provide conversation, and help with any tasks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia