Region: Oamaru

A retreat for lovers of people, music, art, literature, food & wine! A backpackers hostel with atmosphere, heart + Exchange 2 week stay, travelling solo? 2 1/2 hours work a day in exchange for dorm bed in mixed dorm, Internet & laundry, fresh herbs from our garden. (WiFi access code is available for a $10 fee for the duration of your stay). Become a displayed artist use our open art gallery where paints, canvas, brushes and frames are all awaiting for you to fill our hostel with art by backpackers from around the world.

Region: Atlantic coast

I am living on the beautiful Andalucian coast with my two kids (11 and 13) that are both easy going and bilingual. The area we live in is a surfers paradise and is close to many local tourist towns that you could visit and explore. We have a house with 3 apartments that we are renting to tourists where there is always help needed. Caños de Meca is a little village at the Costa de la Luz, for anyyone who wants to relax and enjoy nature and the local Spanish culture. It would be great if you had some skills in gardenwork, maintenance, computer skills or artistic flair. We are happy to have couples.

Region: West Chilcotin, British Columbia

We are Monika and Fred and have recently joined forces in an effort to develop an organic farm/tourist destination in the wilderness of the West Chilcotin. The farm is very isolated in a narrow valley and borders the large Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Fred and I are non-smokers nearing our 60th birthdays. We are developing 10 acres for organic seed potato and vegetable production and have built a greenhouse into the mountain side for vegetables requiring more heat. The opportunities for work experience and wilderness adventure are endless.

Region: Central Hawkes Bay

Our farm is 2km to the sea with coastal views and the village 6km with a shop. Nearest service town 54kms, 8km to longest place name. We farm sheep, cattle and cows. Have horses, dogs, chooks, ducks, cats and two pet goats. New born lambs and calves in the spring. Normally an opportunity to hand rear a lamb or two. Have a pet Calf named Cushla and last years lamb named Pandora, Pasha the black goat, and Shiloh and Abby our horses Spring is a lovely time on the farm with a variety of jobs, the days are usually great to be outside. We can help with your english. Must have own transport. Travel companians or couples most welcome.