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We are a couple with three young children and a cat. We're both teachers. We enjoy gardening, getting outside and socialising with other young families. Life is busy and we'd love help to tick some jobs off our endless to-do list!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy meeting people from other cultures. In the past we have hosted exchange students but since our lives have become busier with the young children we thought this would be a good option to meet people from other cultures, expand the horizons of our children as well as get a few things done. Our place is in the southern suburb of Concord and we are opposite a bus stop which goes to town, the university and stadium (though a car would be beneficial to really see the attractions). We are long-term locals so can recommend activities as well as contacts throughout Otago and Southland.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a range of tasks around the house from staining the deck, cleaning, landscaping and building or the option to look after the children so we can get some of the jobs done could also be a possibility for the right person.
If you're interested in visiting the Maniototo, we have a place in Ranfurly and there could be the option to do some work there too if the dates lined up. Please enquire, we're happy to discuss options and are quite flexible!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is a caravan parked in our driveway. The caravan is self-contained with a toilet, shower and kitchen so depending on how much privacy and independence you'd like, there is the option to be fully independent although you'd also be most welcome to be in the house and just use the caravan for sleeping. It can be set up in a variety of ways so can accommodate a couple or friends travelling together, or even a group of people as it has bunks and can sleep 6. Outside the caravan there is a private spot of gravel where you can have your own outside area, or enjoy our sunny deck and backyard with us.
What else ...
There are many tourist attractions on the Otago Peninsula, many which involve wildlife. You could also plan a day trip to the Catlins or Moeraki Boulders from Dunedin. Tunnel Beach is only 5 minutes drive away as well as many other beaches that have good surf. St Clair is just over the hill which is a great place for coffee or dinner as well as walking along the beach.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There's space to park a van in front of our caravan and a larger camper down on the street (without power though)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 285117963759
Feedback (14)
8 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
We had a great week with Nina. Within minutes (she hadn't seen the house yet) she was on the trampoline with the kids. She worked her way through all the tasks on the list ranging from cleaning to gardening. She helped a lot with daily tasks and with the kids. The kids are already making travel plans to go and visit her in the future.
(Excellent
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7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
I spent a week with Nina, Bede and the kids and it was a great time!
The caravan was cosy, you had your privacy, but you could always go into the house and be part of the family. Nina and Bede are super friendly and hospitable. The children are incredibly lovely and make you feel very welcome. The food was always delicious and the work was never… read more
The caravan was cosy, you had your privacy, but you could always go into the house and be part of the family. Nina and Bede are super friendly and hospitable. The children are incredibly lovely and make you feel very welcome. The food was always delicious and the work was never… read more
5 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Phoebe) for host
A great first workaway with Nina, Bede and the kids. Nina was extremely accommodating making vegetarian meals and Bede gave me lifts to places within the city to explore. A really lovely and welcoming family and would recommend to other guests !
4 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Phoebe)
Phoebe stayed with us for 10 days and quickly became part of the family. She got involved with family life and the kids loved having her here. She had excellent initiative and did a great job of keeping our housework under control and also did quite a bit of external painting for us.
We'd highly recommend Phoebe to anyone looking to host her.
We'd highly recommend Phoebe to anyone looking to host her.
(Excellent
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4 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sik Voon)
Seven was only with us for a few days but made a lasting impact on our family. She was great with the kids and they loved having her. She was super helpful around the house.
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sik Voon) for host
I had a wonderful short stay (4 days) with Nina, Bede and their three adorable kids. They were very easy going and welcoming. They picked me up from the bus hub and helped me book shuttle to the airport despite their busy schedule. I helped to tidy up the house, clean up and wash dishes after dinner and played with the kids. The caravan I stayed… read more
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8 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
We had a great week with Nina. Within minutes (she hadn't seen the house yet) she was on the trampoline with the kids. She worked her way through all the tasks on the list ranging from cleaning to gardening. She helped a lot with daily tasks and with the kids. The kids are already making travel plans to go and visit her in the future.
(Excellent)
7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
I spent a week with Nina, Bede and the kids and it was a great time!
The caravan was cosy, you had your privacy, but you could always go into the house and be part of the family. Nina and Bede are super friendly and hospitable. The children are incredibly lovely and make you feel very welcome. The food was always delicious and the work was never… read more
The caravan was cosy, you had your privacy, but you could always go into the house and be part of the family. Nina and Bede are super friendly and hospitable. The children are incredibly lovely and make you feel very welcome. The food was always delicious and the work was never… read more
5 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Phoebe) for host
A great first workaway with Nina, Bede and the kids. Nina was extremely accommodating making vegetarian meals and Bede gave me lifts to places within the city to explore. A really lovely and welcoming family and would recommend to other guests !
4 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Phoebe)
Phoebe stayed with us for 10 days and quickly became part of the family. She got involved with family life and the kids loved having her here. She had excellent initiative and did a great job of keeping our housework under control and also did quite a bit of external painting for us.
We'd highly recommend Phoebe to anyone looking to host her.
We'd highly recommend Phoebe to anyone looking to host her.
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sik Voon)
Seven was only with us for a few days but made a lasting impact on our family. She was great with the kids and they loved having her. She was super helpful around the house.
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sik Voon) for host
I had a wonderful short stay (4 days) with Nina, Bede and their three adorable kids. They were very easy going and welcoming. They picked me up from the bus hub and helped me book shuttle to the airport despite their busy schedule. I helped to tidy up the house, clean up and wash dishes after dinner and played with the kids. The caravan I stayed… read more
21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Florian) for host
We had a great time at Nina and Bede's! What a beautiful family. The kids are super cute and Nina and Bede are really nice and laid back, and really interesting, as they have travelled a lot and had lots of tips for us in NZ. We felt super welcome and even got a Guinness for St Patrick's Day!
We helped with painting and a garden project,… read more
We helped with painting and a garden project,… read more
21 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Florian)
Hannah and Flo are outstanding Workawayers! Such hard workers, going above and beyond on any given task. They're considerate and got on well with the whole family.
The main thing they did while they were here was paint the exterior of the house which was quite time consuming. They also did a great job on the garden and helped us to keep the… read more
The main thing they did while they were here was paint the exterior of the house which was quite time consuming. They also did a great job on the garden and helped us to keep the… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Célia & Fanny) for host
The stay with Bede and Nina went very well; they are very kind, welcoming, and accommodating. We stayed with them for one week. We slept in a large caravan set up in their yard. The work wasn't difficult: gardening, dusting, and we also looked after the children for a few hours. Their three children are very energetic and adorable. The evening… read more
4 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Célia & Fanny)
We had a great time with Celia and Fanny. They immediately got involved with family life and with the kids. We enjoyed sharing meals together and getting to know them. They were both easy to talk to and very friendly.
While they were here they did a range of jobs. They showed great initiative with what needed to be done without being asked and… read more
While they were here they did a range of jobs. They showed great initiative with what needed to be done without being asked and… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick & Ann-Kristin)
We had a lovely time with Patrick and Tini. They instantly became part of the family and once they agreed to go on the trampoline once with the kids there was no turning back! They had great initiative and worked away on a list of jobs. They cooked dinner for us which was a highlight, especially for Scarlett who helped every step of the way. They… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Ann-Kristin) for host
We had a wonderful week with Nina and Bede and their 3 kids! Playing and running around with the kids was an absolute highlight (especially the funny trampoline sessions 😅). They have so much energy, are incredibly loving and are very open.
The work was super flexible. We could always decide what tasks we wanted to do whether in the garden or… read more
The work was super flexible. We could always decide what tasks we wanted to do whether in the garden or… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (IrminEmmy)
Emmy stayed with us for 3 nights while travelling in the South Island. During her short stay, she managed to clean the bathroom better than it has been in years, and do 3 coats of stain on our handrail, as well as other helpful jobs around the house. She stood out for having great initiative with what would be helpful and just did it. She had… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
I spent ten days with Nina, Bede and their three adorable and energetic wee ones (not forgetting Arthur the cat!) and really enjoyed my stay.
The work was mainly garden-based, staining the fence and working around the good weather windows (of which there were many), and some inside work, painting a table or general household cleaning when it… read more
The work was mainly garden-based, staining the fence and working around the good weather windows (of which there were many), and some inside work, painting a table or general household cleaning when it… read more
9 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
We had a great time with Katie. She stayed with us for 10 days and helped us out with a range of jobs. The biggest one was staining our fence which she spent many hours on, working efficiently and going above and beyond.
She was super easy to get on with and the kids enjoyed spending time with her.
She had great communication about what her… read more
She was super easy to get on with and the kids enjoyed spending time with her.
She had great communication about what her… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (AnastasiaandRieke)
We enjoyed having Reike and Anna to stay. They got on well with the kids, hanging out with them on the trampoline and entertaining them. They did some painting and cleaning for us and were pretty relaxed.
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (AnastasiaandRieke) for host
It was a lovely stay with the family.
We enjoyed playing with the kids and our work, painting and helping around the house was fun. They went along well with the fact, me being a vegetarian and we had good food!
We've been very glad that they could arrange a last minute stay.
thank you for having us!
We enjoyed playing with the kids and our work, painting and helping around the house was fun. They went along well with the fact, me being a vegetarian and we had good food!
We've been very glad that they could arrange a last minute stay.
thank you for having us!
28 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriella)
We had such a great time with Gabby. She is so easy to chat to and fit in well with the family. The kids loved her. She was an excellent worker with a real get up and go attitude. She ended up doing quite a bit of tedious fence cleaning which she embraced with a smile, as well as a range of jobs outside and cleaning inside. We'd recommend her to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
We had a great time with Kathy. She is an extremely hard worker and keeps to a good routine. She enjoyed time to herself to read or go for walks but also got on with the family.
Some of the jobs she completed were trimming shrubs, mulching and putting on the garden, cleaning the fence and cleaning inside. We really appreciated the help and would… read more
Some of the jobs she completed were trimming shrubs, mulching and putting on the garden, cleaning the fence and cleaning inside. We really appreciated the help and would… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Jenna )
We really enjoyed having Jenna and Mara to stay. They were positive and easy to get on with. They worked hard, completing a lot of our painting that we just can't find time for! When the weather wasn't so good they also were very helpful in the garden and cleaning. They packed a lot into a day, exploring the neighboring beaches and were always… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Moeka) for host
My first times workaway was everything perfect! Nina and Bede told me about New Zealand and towns. And They often took me to many places. Children were so cute and they always helped me to speak English. Caravan was very comfortable and I have nothing to say about it.
They welcomed me like family and made every day so fulfilling. If I have a… read more
They welcomed me like family and made every day so fulfilling. If I have a… read more
18 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Moeka)
We had a wonderful time with Moeka. She travelled to New Zealand to gain knowledge of the culture and fully embraced family life with us. She was so great with the kids and they loved her from the first minute. She helped with many daily tasks without being asked and ended up putting the kids to bed each night because they enjoyed her reading them… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mila & Marie)
Mila and Marie were great to have around. They were a big help staining the deck and were happy to work around the weather. They were tidy in the house and the kids loved having them round too.
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mila & Marie) for host
We stayed at Nina and Bede Caravan for one week and everything went really well. Nina and Bede were both really friendly as well as their children who were full of joy and energy. We stained their deck during our stay and worked our hours when we wanted to. We had a really great time in Dunedin, special mention for the meals that were all really… read more
5 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
We loved having Isaac stay with us. He was keen to get straight on the job and happy to tackle all manner of jobs. Some of the things he was able to do for us, just to name a few, were: finish off the underfloor insulation, sand and stain the handrail of the deck, fix the back of the chicken coop, trim the hedge, and much more. He helped with the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carly & Campbell)
We really enjoyed having Carly and Campbell to stay with us. They were helpful and adaptable particularly when the weather prohibited many of the outdoor projects from going ahead. They were great with the kids and easy to talk to.
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carly & Campbell) for host
Nina and Bede were so warm and welcoming! We had an incredible stay with them. The accommodation was great, the caravan is very cute and cozy. The work was really chill and Nina and Bede were very flexible with assigning work around our needs/the weather. We split our time between gardening/yardwork and other indoor house projects when it was… read more
10 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)
We had a great time with Juliane staying with us. She spent a lot of time with the family and really bonded with the kids. She was helpful and used initiative.
(Very good)
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host
I had a good time with Nina, Bede and their kids. they were welcoming and included me in their daily live. I stayed in a caravan next to their house, which was nice and cosy. during the day I helped with the kids and in the house/ garden. sometimes it was not always clear what to do, but this was easily solved and completely understandable with… read more
4 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (François & Maryse) for host
Nous avons pris un réel plaisir à partager la vie de cette famille attachante. Nina et Bede nous ont très bien accueillis et ont eu beaucoup d'attentions à notre égard. Les moments partagés avec leurs trois enfants Paddy, Scarlett et Joe ont été un vrai bonheur.
Nous serions restés plus longtemps sans hésitation.
Nous serions restés plus longtemps sans hésitation.
2 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (François & Maryse)
Maryse and Francois were a pleasure to host. They were respectful of the family and living space and were extremely hard workers. They have lots of skills to share that really helped us out. We enjoyed talking to them and the kids warmed very quickly to them. I would gladly recommend them to stay with you.
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
We really enjoyed having Lauren stay with us. She was with us for a week, and during this week quickly became comfortable with the family. She was great with the kids.
She was versatile with the jobs she was able and happy to do being able to switch between outside and inside work as the weather allowed. She showed initiative and worked hard.… read more
She was versatile with the jobs she was able and happy to do being able to switch between outside and inside work as the weather allowed. She showed initiative and worked hard.… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
My first workaway experience was spent with Nina, Bede, Paddy, and Scarlett, and I had such a wonderful week! Nina and Bede are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and generous. We had lovely chats over dinner or while playing legos with the kids or cuddling their cheeky cat Arthur. Paddy and Scarlett opened up pretty easily to me as a stranger and… read more
