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Regala Workaway
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After a 4 year break from being a host we are looking forward to getting back into hosting and enjoying the different nationalities and meeting interesting people .
We are looking for fit and active helpers to help us with community projects as well as helping around our property. We have a large vegetable garden and flower garden. We also need some help with painting a fence and other smaller outdoor projects.
We prefer hosting from a few days to 2 weeks maximum which makes us ideal if you are just looking for an ‘in between’ host or a break from travelling and want some nice rural downtime helping in a small rural town.
We have a small team that helps look after a local wetland and a hill trail and we are looking for some help here.
Our small town is called Kurow. (North Otago) We live very close to rivers and mountains.
We are friendly people and want to share our lovely rural property in the country.
We are a middle aged couple with children now grown up and left home.
You will have your own bedroom and bathroom . Join us for mealtimes
Karen is involved in a local wetland project and maintenance on a nearby walking trail that she needs help with sometimes. There are also other community projects like weeding, firewood stacking etc.
We are 45 minutes drive from Oamaru and the sea. and 1 hr 30 drive from Mt Cook.
We have free unlimited wifi that is available throughout the whole property, a large vegetable garden and a small orchard. Our animals are 1 cat.
There are lots of lakes close by rivers that are great for trout and salmon.
We are happy to answer any questions.
cheers Karen
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Intereses
Trabajo de caridad
Jardinería
Cocina y alimentación
Yoga / bienestar
Naturaleza
Ciclismo
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We live in a very typical small NZ rural town where you will meet the locals .
By staying with us you will get to see genuine nz life and hospitality.
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Karen and a small team look after the local wetlands and trails. In spring these need weeds cleared and plants planted and track maintenance done.
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Alojamiento
2 bedrooms with a queen bed in each room.
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We have bikes that you are welcome to use. We have an easy famous bike trail very close to us called the Alps2Ocean trail. We live 6km away from small town called Kurow and 6km to Duntroon which is part of the UNESCO Geopark . Kurow has a couple of very nice cafes there and a small supermarket and little shops .
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Yes we can handle campervans. There is a toilet in our barn that will be solely for campervaners and also can discuss a power supply to you.
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Número de referencia de anfitrión: 126555542797
Comentarios (14)
6 abr 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Silvia & Niamh) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderful week with Karen and Murray! We stayed in there house which had our own bathroom and lounge. Our work was helping with cooking/collecting apples, weeding in the Wetlands and moving some firewood.
They made us feel right at home and so generous! We also did some work with other Workaways which was nice to connect within the Kurow… read more
They made us feel right at home and so generous! We also did some work with other Workaways which was nice to connect within the Kurow… read more
5 abr 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Silvia & Niamh)
After a 4 year gap from hosting it was a pleasure to host Niamh and Silvia . They were a huge help and always obliging for enthusiastic for any tasks that they did. They helped me harvest apples from our home orchard and peel and chop and cook them. They helped me in the local wetland weeding as well as weeding our home garden. They stacked… read more
(Excelente
)
10 sept 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nele & Nicole)
Nicole and Nele were the best workawayers ever. We loved hosting them.
Nicole has amazing cooking skills and we enjoyed her home baking and bread making skills.
Both girls tackled any tasks we set with enthusiasm and understood instructions perfectly.
They were a delight to host.
We would have them back anytime .
All the best for your travels
Nicole has amazing cooking skills and we enjoyed her home baking and bread making skills.
Both girls tackled any tasks we set with enthusiasm and understood instructions perfectly.
They were a delight to host.
We would have them back anytime .
All the best for your travels
(Excelente
)
22 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Nele & Nicole) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Karen and Murray for two month during the covid-19 lockdown. They are absolutely generous and wonderful people and their home quickly felt like a home away from home. They took such good care of us and working for them was always a pleasure. The property and the surroundings are very beautiful and there is a lot to explore. They… read more
24 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (cherryontheworld)
We hosted Renata and Paul for a few weeks.
We were really pleased. They are a great couple and so helpful. They were involved in physical outdoor work for the duration they were with us. They were always cheerful and did a great job no matter what task was set.
They were extremely tidy in the kitchen and very well organised.
We would certainly… read more
We were really pleased. They are a great couple and so helpful. They were involved in physical outdoor work for the duration they were with us. They were always cheerful and did a great job no matter what task was set.
They were extremely tidy in the kitchen and very well organised.
We would certainly… read more
(Excelente
)
19 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (cherryontheworld) para el anfitrión
We stayed for 2 weeks and a half with Karen & Murray and we really enjoyed our time spent here. The vineyard is beautiful, nestled in the Waitaki Valley, with amazing views of the nearby mountains. Our tasks were mainly vineyard related and general gardening.
We stayed near the house in a separate location with other workawayers (the lovely… read more
We stayed near the house in a separate location with other workawayers (the lovely… read more
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6 abr 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Silvia & Niamh) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderful week with Karen and Murray! We stayed in there house which had our own bathroom and lounge. Our work was helping with cooking/collecting apples, weeding in the Wetlands and moving some firewood.
They made us feel right at home and so generous! We also did some work with other Workaways which was nice to connect within the Kurow… read more
They made us feel right at home and so generous! We also did some work with other Workaways which was nice to connect within the Kurow… read more
5 abr 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Silvia & Niamh)
After a 4 year gap from hosting it was a pleasure to host Niamh and Silvia . They were a huge help and always obliging for enthusiastic for any tasks that they did. They helped me harvest apples from our home orchard and peel and chop and cook them. They helped me in the local wetland weeding as well as weeding our home garden. They stacked… read more
(Excelente)
10 sept 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nele & Nicole)
Nicole and Nele were the best workawayers ever. We loved hosting them.
Nicole has amazing cooking skills and we enjoyed her home baking and bread making skills.
Both girls tackled any tasks we set with enthusiasm and understood instructions perfectly.
They were a delight to host.
We would have them back anytime .
All the best for your travels
Nicole has amazing cooking skills and we enjoyed her home baking and bread making skills.
Both girls tackled any tasks we set with enthusiasm and understood instructions perfectly.
They were a delight to host.
We would have them back anytime .
All the best for your travels
(Excelente)
22 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Nele & Nicole) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Karen and Murray for two month during the covid-19 lockdown. They are absolutely generous and wonderful people and their home quickly felt like a home away from home. They took such good care of us and working for them was always a pleasure. The property and the surroundings are very beautiful and there is a lot to explore. They… read more
24 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (cherryontheworld)
We hosted Renata and Paul for a few weeks.
We were really pleased. They are a great couple and so helpful. They were involved in physical outdoor work for the duration they were with us. They were always cheerful and did a great job no matter what task was set.
They were extremely tidy in the kitchen and very well organised.
We would certainly… read more
We were really pleased. They are a great couple and so helpful. They were involved in physical outdoor work for the duration they were with us. They were always cheerful and did a great job no matter what task was set.
They were extremely tidy in the kitchen and very well organised.
We would certainly… read more
(Excelente)
19 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (cherryontheworld) para el anfitrión
We stayed for 2 weeks and a half with Karen & Murray and we really enjoyed our time spent here. The vineyard is beautiful, nestled in the Waitaki Valley, with amazing views of the nearby mountains. Our tasks were mainly vineyard related and general gardening.
We stayed near the house in a separate location with other workawayers (the lovely… read more
We stayed near the house in a separate location with other workawayers (the lovely… read more
18 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Olivia & Garrett)
We loved hosting Olivia.
For a young person Olivia shows wisdom and maturity beyond her years. She helped us in our vineyard and general garden help.
She learnt new tasks quickly and fitted in really well with other workawayers staying . Olivia was polite and was very helpful and has a great attitude to life . We would love to host Olivia again if… read more
For a young person Olivia shows wisdom and maturity beyond her years. She helped us in our vineyard and general garden help.
She learnt new tasks quickly and fitted in really well with other workawayers staying . Olivia was polite and was very helpful and has a great attitude to life . We would love to host Olivia again if… read more
(Excelente)
9 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Olivia & Garrett) para el anfitrión
I had the pleasure of staying with Karen and Murray for about 10 days. This was by far my favorite experience in New Zealand and the best workaway I have done so far. They have been hosting workawayers for a while and it shows; the tasks are organized and clear, the communication is fast and open, and the accommodation is stellar as you will have… read more
18 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Arnono)
We really enjoyed hosting Arnaud.
He was a quick learner and helped
Us in our vineyard and gardens. When Arnaud was shown a task he did it effeciently and didnt need continual supervision. He showed initiative. We had other workawayers staying with us and Arnaud fitted in very well as a team person. He is fit and energetic and we wish him all the… read more
He was a quick learner and helped
Us in our vineyard and gardens. When Arnaud was shown a task he did it effeciently and didnt need continual supervision. He showed initiative. We had other workawayers staying with us and Arnaud fitted in very well as a team person. He is fit and energetic and we wish him all the… read more
(Excelente)
15 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Arnono) para el anfitrión
Thanks to Karen, Murray and Geoff for this great experience! I learned so many things during my stay on the Vineyard and had a good time!!
The accommodation is very good and very soon the new kitchen for workawayers will be functional. They all like to share their knowledge and are really passionate about wine.
The work is very diverse, from… read more
The accommodation is very good and very soon the new kitchen for workawayers will be functional. They all like to share their knowledge and are really passionate about wine.
The work is very diverse, from… read more
8 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Riley)
We loved hosting Riley.
Riley was thoughtful and considerate and was very quick to learn any new tasks .
She proved very capable helping us in the vineyard but was also very responsive to any cleaning duties.
We would gladly have Riley back . Shes a great worker and a really nice person .
Riley was thoughtful and considerate and was very quick to learn any new tasks .
She proved very capable helping us in the vineyard but was also very responsive to any cleaning duties.
We would gladly have Riley back . Shes a great worker and a really nice person .
(Excelente)
2 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Riley) para el anfitrión
Karen and Murray & team are the definition of hospitality. They were an absolute dream first workaway experience for me. They bring energy, passion and purpose to all that they do and it's truly a pleasure to have worked with them, learned from them, and befriended them. They are sharp business owners and hard workers and inspire the same in… read more
3 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (GUILLAUME) para el anfitrión
Karen & Murray are guenuinely nice people very caring and warming
They never stop, always active which is and eager to share their experiences and knowledge.
They have a lot of ongoing projects
What they’ve done with the vineyard and the cellardoor is simply beautiful
They’re on the verge of finishing to build a brand new kitchen and bathroom in… read more
They never stop, always active which is and eager to share their experiences and knowledge.
They have a lot of ongoing projects
What they’ve done with the vineyard and the cellardoor is simply beautiful
They’re on the verge of finishing to build a brand new kitchen and bathroom in… read more
11 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jon & Jana) para el anfitrión
Best workaway ever! Karen and Murray are great people. They’re kind, flexible and very generous. They care about your experience and want you to be happy. They treat you like people, not just workers. I recommend volunteering on their vineyard - and do good work for them, they deserve it!
6 ago 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bruna & Andre)
We really enjoyed hosting Andre and Bruna. They were thoughtful and helpful.
They are very easy going couple and nothing was a problem.
They were a huge help to us and we wish them all the best for travels around NZ
They are very easy going couple and nothing was a problem.
They were a huge help to us and we wish them all the best for travels around NZ
(Excelente)
3 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Bruna & Andre) para el anfitrión
My husband and I had such a great experience with Karen and Murray. We were more than welcomed to their place since the first day and the structure was just awesome! The attention given to us about comfort and food was incredible and we had a great support 24/7. The wine is one of the best we ever had and the work experience was rich even on low… read more
2 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Karen) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Karen and Murray for about two weeks helping around the gardens and vineyard. They are excellent hosts who make you feel right at home. They have a great set up for workawayers with your own area to hang out with plenty of food to eat. Karen and Murray are both great cooks and you share dinner with them several nights a week.
I… read more
I… read more
6 nov 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Florian & Astrid )
Flo and Astrid, are the best workawayers we have ever had. They are very hard workers and really nice to have around. Always polite and have a good sense of humour. Flo is very handy and can help in so many ways. Astrid is always willing and is very strong and capable.
Would love to have them back should they ever want to come back to Kurow
Would love to have them back should they ever want to come back to Kurow
(Excelente)
4 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Florian & Astrid ) para el anfitrión
The best workaway experience what we ever had. Originally our plan was to stay for one week and we stayed for three weeks. Karen and Murray are opening a cellar door in a couple of weeks and they make everything on their own. So it’s a lot of work for them, we tried our best to help them finish and we loved the work. Finally it looks amazing. We… read more
19 sept 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Josefina)
We loved having Josefina stay with us. She was energetic and always willing. Her bubbly bright personality made it a joy to have her around. Jose helped us in our vineyard and also gardening work.
She is also a great cook.
We highly recommend Jose to any hosts wanting a pleasant hard worker .
She is also a great cook.
We highly recommend Jose to any hosts wanting a pleasant hard worker .
(Excelente)
27 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Samantha)
We hosted Sam for a week, and we loved having her. Polite and a hard worker. Always did what we asked of her and always helpful.
Sam fitted in with the other workaway people we had, and she was a happy addition to our 'workaway' family.
Sam fitted in with the other workaway people we had, and she was a happy addition to our 'workaway' family.
(Excelente)
26 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Samantha) para el anfitrión
Karen and Murray were absolutely fantastic Workaway hosts that welcomed me into their home and made it feel like we were all part of a big family. Their vineyard in Kurow is a beautiful place with gorgeous views and the wine is excellent!
I helped with general house work and cleaning while I was staying here and a bit of cooking (still very proud… read more
I helped with general house work and cleaning while I was staying here and a bit of cooking (still very proud… read more
1 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Brendon & Karson)
Brendon and Karson helped us on our vineyard for over a week. We found them very helpful and courteous and would recommend them to other hosts.
Brendon is very clever with his videography and photography and both are easy going and quick learners.
Brendon is very clever with his videography and photography and both are easy going and quick learners.
(Excelente)
28 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Brendon & Karson) para el anfitrión
Karen and Murray are a very fun, knowledgeable, couple who want to share the wine experience with people from all over the world. They are very passionate about creating a local wine, with a story behind it, that everyone in the community will love. With that being said, they ensure each of the WorkAwayers understands what they are doing and why… read more
1 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edo & Jolanda)
Edo and Jolanda stayed and helped us on a vineyard and property for 2 weeks. We really enjoyed their company and appreciated their work ethics and willingness to get on with the tasks . Edo and Jolanda are great cooks and helped us out on a few occasions and took over the kitchen to cook for the team .
We would welcome Edo and Jolanda back… read more
We would welcome Edo and Jolanda back… read more
(Excelente)
29 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Edo & Jolanda) para el anfitrión
We helped at the winery for two weeks and we have had the most amazing time with Karen and Murray.
They both are hard working people, very loving and helpfull, nothing is too much for them.
Their winery is topnotch and we where blown away by the structure and level of hospitality they have on their estate.
We where part of a team of eight Workaway… read more
They both are hard working people, very loving and helpfull, nothing is too much for them.
Their winery is topnotch and we where blown away by the structure and level of hospitality they have on their estate.
We where part of a team of eight Workaway… read more
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