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Description
We are a married couple with a big cuddly dog. We live in Christchurch at the bottom of the Port Hills by the River with loads of hiking and biking trails on the doorstep. We live in a cosy house 3km from the CBD. We have a pool, spa and BBQ area which can be a lot of fun too. Really close to public transport, a great brewery and a gelato shop!
We run our own business in the outdoor industry. We love the outdoors and go hiking, biking and/or skiiing every week, depending on the season. We also have a vegetable garden which gives us lots of yummy vegetables and a chicken.
We are morning people and are often up at the crack of dawn to catch the sunrise on the hill or the beach- which we love to share with our guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
To spend time exploring the port hills biking and running, and skiing in winter (1.5 hrs drive from Christchurch). We love cooking and trying new foods and spending time with travelers. We can teach you about Kiwi, British and Australian customs. I can teach you some of my recipes, help show you some gardening and take you on some trails in the hills.
Help
Depending on your skills we have lots of jobs needing do. Painting the fence, gardening, building a new chicken coop for the ladies. Painting the house, fixing things, building a deck/bbq area. I am sure we can find a job for you! Some times we are really busy in our jobs and will need you to cook dinner for us and take Badger the dog for a walk and play with him in the yard.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own room with a queen size bed shelves. You will share the bathroom, kitchen and living areas with us. Our dog, Badger lives inside most of the time. It is important to make sure the front door and gates are always shut so he doesn't run onto the street or chase a cat. We have wifi and eat pretty much anything, and cook meat often.
What else ...
Come visit Christchurch, it is an amazing city being rebuilt and changing everyday after the earthquakes. Lots of outdoor activities, right next to the Port Hills and close to the Alps.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good wi-fi access. A desk space in the study.
Space for parking camper vans
We have off street parking for a campervan - however it is in a small flood zone, that floods one to two times a year. We will have notice of the flood (due to tides) so on those occasions the campervan will need to be parked on the road.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She did a super job of the weeding and appeared to enjoy it. Thanks for coming Bethany and we hope you enjoy the… read more
They also are quick learners and soon were able to help out with the puppy training too! I hope you guys… read more
Thank you so much guys !
I had a wonderful time staying with them. Working with Rocky and helping Julez with different stuff around the house and garden was fun. Also work is quite flexiable, so you can easily match it with your plans.
They were very helpful and welcoming, took me to the… read more
She cooks, makes you coffee and loves to have a laugh. She also became best friends with our rather large dog… read more
They warmly welcomed me. And they gave me the opportunities that I could go hill side and I had nice walking.
Their meals were so delicious!!
I really enjoyed staying their house:)
Thank you for everything!
