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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
18 Jan 2020
Feedback
18
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Description
We are Kerry and Ayesha, we manage an organic dairy farm near Gore.
We need some help tidying up around the sections.
There is a house provided with the basics.
Owaka is in the Catlins, a beautiful rugged coastal area with spectacular views, beautiful beaches, great walks, rainforests, dolphins, penguins, and sea lions.
We have four children between us aged 8, 9, 14 and 16, one who lives with us and the others live between us and their mother. We have a cute dog (Lucy), cat (Sky), three pigs (Henrietta, Trump, Kerry), and a group of chicks and chickens. We love having fun and going for bush walks, having a fire outside, and going to the beach. We love meeting new people, good food/drink, diving, and hanging out with mates.
We get the work done and then we have fun. We try to make our home a fun place to hangout.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love our lifestyle and would like to share this with people who want to be a part of it
It would be great if you had your own car so you can see the sights
We love having fun and going for bush walks, having a fire outside, and going to the beach. We love meeting new people, good food/drink, diving, and hanging out with mates.
We get the work done and then we have fun. We try to make our home a fun place to hangout.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Helping in the gardens/sections, and seeing how an organic dairy farm works
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
3 bedroom house with the basics
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
a few hours a day
Host ref number: 737946764715
Feedback (14)
16 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
Hello lovely family and crew members!
Working on a dairy farm is quite challenging and exciting! Feeding and milking the cows and their calves is full of variety and fun and grows up my horizon for life!
Kerry, Ayesha and Benji are very open minded and funny hosts which do all you feel welcome. The little young hard working crew on this farm is… read more
Working on a dairy farm is quite challenging and exciting! Feeding and milking the cows and their calves is full of variety and fun and grows up my horizon for life!
Kerry, Ayesha and Benji are very open minded and funny hosts which do all you feel welcome. The little young hard working crew on this farm is… read more
13 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lawrence) for host
My workaway experience with Kerry was one of the best experiences of my life.
Kerry is an amazing guy and he's always up for having fun--you don't forget meeting Kerry.
He lives on a nice mixed-use farm within miles of the Catlins which is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Kerry will take you as deep into the farm life as you… read more
Kerry is an amazing guy and he's always up for having fun--you don't forget meeting Kerry.
He lives on a nice mixed-use farm within miles of the Catlins which is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Kerry will take you as deep into the farm life as you… read more
5 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nini & Daniel) for host
Thanks so much for having us!
We had such a laugh at Kerrys. He has a great relaxed personality.
Donal went out on the farm while I done some gardening and cooking (with lots if veggies from garden yummy!!)
His place is really close to all the South East greats and we were never short of things to do in he afternoons!
Thanks again for… read more
We had such a laugh at Kerrys. He has a great relaxed personality.
Donal went out on the farm while I done some gardening and cooking (with lots if veggies from garden yummy!!)
His place is really close to all the South East greats and we were never short of things to do in he afternoons!
Thanks again for… read more
Feedback
16 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host
Hello lovely family and crew members!
Working on a dairy farm is quite challenging and exciting! Feeding and milking the cows and their calves is full of variety and fun and grows up my horizon for life!
Kerry, Ayesha and Benji are very open minded and funny hosts which do all you feel welcome. The little young hard working crew on this farm is… read more
Working on a dairy farm is quite challenging and exciting! Feeding and milking the cows and their calves is full of variety and fun and grows up my horizon for life!
Kerry, Ayesha and Benji are very open minded and funny hosts which do all you feel welcome. The little young hard working crew on this farm is… read more
13 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lawrence) for host
My workaway experience with Kerry was one of the best experiences of my life.
Kerry is an amazing guy and he's always up for having fun--you don't forget meeting Kerry.
He lives on a nice mixed-use farm within miles of the Catlins which is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Kerry will take you as deep into the farm life as you… read more
Kerry is an amazing guy and he's always up for having fun--you don't forget meeting Kerry.
He lives on a nice mixed-use farm within miles of the Catlins which is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Kerry will take you as deep into the farm life as you… read more
5 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nini & Daniel) for host
Thanks so much for having us!
We had such a laugh at Kerrys. He has a great relaxed personality.
Donal went out on the farm while I done some gardening and cooking (with lots if veggies from garden yummy!!)
His place is really close to all the South East greats and we were never short of things to do in he afternoons!
Thanks again for… read more
We had such a laugh at Kerrys. He has a great relaxed personality.
Donal went out on the farm while I done some gardening and cooking (with lots if veggies from garden yummy!!)
His place is really close to all the South East greats and we were never short of things to do in he afternoons!
Thanks again for… read more
10 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Birgit)
Birgit and Daniel stayed at my place for ten days. They were great to have a round cooking a lot of awesome meals and helping me on the farm. we went away for three days and they painted the bathroom which was a very big job and done very well. They always wanted more work and love to be busy. Birgit was great with the kids. I hope to see them… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Birgit) for host
Daniel and I stayed for ten days with Kerry and his lovely girlfriend Hannah. Our work was helping with the cows, create a wooden path though the garden, repairing fences, cooking, housekeeping and painting the bathroom. Our favorite work was feeding the cute calves Thelma & Louise. Kerry and Hannah are very easy going (especially him – don't… read more
6 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jamie & Nichola) for host
My wife and I spent a week working with Kerry on the dairy farm. We instantly felt welcome and Kerry provides a relaxed and very chilled environment. Kerry's description is spot on, we get the work done as early as possible and have fun afterwards. The location is spot on, we drove 15 mins away and seen penguins and sea lions naturally on the… read more
27 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tavleen) for host
Had a brilliant time. Enjoyed the simplicity of the town of Owaka and the cattle farm. I was treated just like family. The work was really simple, I made Kerry an Indian lunch everyday and went along with him to change paddocks or build a fence.
Kerry keeps you entertained with his stories and questions. I became great friends with Kerry's… read more
Kerry keeps you entertained with his stories and questions. I became great friends with Kerry's… read more
9 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (joh_ke)
Joh Was good to have to stay she is a hard worker and a quick learner
Joh has traveled a lot and has so good stories. My kids enjoyed her stay. I hope to meet again one day
Joh has traveled a lot and has so good stories. My kids enjoyed her stay. I hope to meet again one day
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (joh_ke) for host
Great workaway place! Kerry is a sweet as host, a good bastard and a pro in table tennis. He's up for anything, super relaxed, chaotic but caring at the same time and his favourite words are 'funny' & 'crazy' :-) He'll tell you some really weird stories and will take you to some stunning places around the Catlins when he's got the time. He usually… read more
7 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lena & Sarah) for host
Kerry was our first workaway experience we stayed for one week and had a great time. He is such a nice host, a very relaxing person and he has got a lot of funny stories to tell ;) The work was very cool, we had a nice view in farm-life like chasing cows, drive with a tractor and so on. We met a lot of his friends who are great guys. Cheers to… read more
12 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Kerry is a very friendly, interesting and generous person. I particularly liked his outdoor area including the outdoor bath, which is designed with a lot of love and an eye for detail eg the wooden throne I. Front of the fire. I had a great week , met Kerry' s interesting friends, had great food and work was interesting and fine. I wish Kerry a… read more
28 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (daniel91) for host
if you want to see some crazy kiwis, best place to go. Kerry is a good guy all the time relaxed (expect by table tennis). Its really the best place to go if you want to meet some local people. he will show you around and do some kiwi stuff. his place is close to pinguines and sea lions
24 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (daniel91)
Daniel is a great landscaper he did a job on my section it was better than i dreamed it would be. he did a lot of work on the farm we got on very well. He was very good with the kids. I wish him well in the future
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Michaela) for host
Kerry accepted our request last minute, we were so happy for that and really enjoyed our just 2 days stay at his place. We got to chase cows, do some work in the garden and made banana muffins. Everything was so relaxed and cool.
Thanks sooo much :)
Thanks sooo much :)
23 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent with the other Julia 1 week at kerrys farm and had such a great time. Kerry is one of the relaxest person I know,very generous,doesn't take the life too serious. Especially as a german I learned a lot from him in this point ;-) he showed us around his beautiful region and we got to know a lot of his mates,all really friendly kiwi guys. I… read more
21 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I had a really good time at Kerrys! I stayed for one week and during this time I had a lot of fun, made new and exciting experiences and met nice people.
Kerry is a good bastard ;) ,very generous and always up for a good joke. The work was cool and never to much. I enjoyed milking the cows, that was amazing! Thanks for waking up so early to drive… read more
Kerry is a good bastard ;) ,very generous and always up for a good joke. The work was cool and never to much. I enjoyed milking the cows, that was amazing! Thanks for waking up so early to drive… read more
7 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a very nice person was very helpful around the house cooking dinner and baked a beautiful birthday cake thank you. She also helped well on the farm and would try anything. I totaly enjoy her week stay very easy to get on with. I hope you come back one day my friend Lena
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I had such a fantastic time at Kerrys place. The Catlins are a amazing place to stay, the work was so great and Kerry is such a cool, funny and nice guy. I learned so much about farming, had lots of cool off road driving and great conversations.
I had a good look around and met lots of friends of Kerry, which was quit interesting.
I really miss… read more
I had a good look around and met lots of friends of Kerry, which was quit interesting.
I really miss… read more
