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Stay in rural Wanaka/Cromwell, New Zealand

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    Kia Ora, Gidday, Hola, Bonjour,

    We are situated halfway between Cromwell and Wanaka. A regional Bus from Queenstown passes by, and we can pick you up from the main road, but there is no other sort of public transport for going in and out of town.

    We have been self-building our forever home for ten years now. There is still a way to go, so we live in an old bus. You would be accommodated in a modern self contained caravan with power and cooking facilities. We do have running water, flush toilets and internet access so not so shabby!

    We have two friendly fur baby-Cat and kitten . Sadly we no longer have our beautiful little Bernie. We have seven human babies (all grown up and left home) and 3 Grandchildren

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I was going to say we are just your average DIY self employed Kiwis but, actually, we are not. We do a lot of things "outside the square" e.g. building our own steam bending-timber machine.

  • Help

    Help

    General tidying and cleaning of our build site , some pet sitting perhaps depending on when you want to be accommodated.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Caravan - double bed , kitchenette , shower
    Also the house has a shower and flush toilet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We work from 8am - 5-6pm . For your 5 hours you can choose what time you start . Most start at 8 , we break for lunch then you finish at 2pm so you can have the afternoon to explore. In your time off there is 25 acres here to walk and explore and Department of Conservation land nearby also for walking. 30 minutes walk away is a rock area for climbing.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We are on a lifestyle block of land so plenty of space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image shows four people jumping in the air, posing for a photo on a sunny day with bushes and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large yard, featuring a patio area and a small garden, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness.
The image shows three people posing for a selfie in a garden with a large building in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a colorful stained-glass window, and a decorative bull skull on the wall, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Two women crouch down to pet a small, curly-haired dog on a gravel path, surrounded by trees and bushes. The women have blonde hair.
The image shows a large piece of equipment with a long metal arm, possibly a crane or a lift, situated in an open area, likely for industrial or construction purposes.
The image shows a middle-aged couple posing for a selfie in a restaurant, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling.
The image shows a small, white, rectangular building with a sloping roof, featuring a large window and a door, set against a backdrop of green grass and a clear blue sky.
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The image shows a black cat and a white dog lying together on a blue blanket, with a yellow pillow behind them.
The image is a collage of five photos showing the exterior and interior of a rustic building with a door, windows, and furniture.
The image shows a collage of six photos of a rustic bedroom with a metal bed frame, a purple comforter, and a wooden door, possibly in a barn or shed.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a camper van, surrounded by trees, enjoying drinks and snacks, with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

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