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Kia Ora!
We are a family of 6 with four children under 13. We live on Great Barrier Island which we believe is a very special part of New Zealand. We are homeschooling / unschooling our beautiful children and wish for them to meet people from all over the world. You will be warmly welcomed into our bustling, creative and caring home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here we strive to live in harmony with the seasons, the land, sea and sky. We are part of a small, isolated, but friendly community. Our property is off grid, with independent systems for electricity and water. We are an unschooling family, which is a lifestyle in itself, a radical way to approach education and life. We have a 42ft sailing catamaran that you will be invited to come aboard for some sailing adventures and fishing trips over your stay. While staying with us, we will make sure you have opportunities to explore this amazing island, tramping, biking, hiking, sailing, swimming, surfing, diving, fishing, adventures aplenty!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are seeking a helper or a couple for assistance with projects around our property. We are renovating and updating some of our off grid systems. There may also be some help with gardening, household chores, animal care or child care.
Self contained accommodation in exchange for 6 hours work per day / 4 days a week. Some evening meals to be shared.
We would really like those that could stay with us for a month or so. We have found that it takes a while for helpers to understand how our household works and for the children to feel relaxed around helpers. You also need time to explore this large island with it's many magical places!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own private sleep out accomodation with a double bed, and simple cooking facilities and a view of Tryphena harbour. We can share the evening meal some evenings, and you will be able to cater your own breakfast and lunch in your own space. You will need to share our bathroom. Our home is at the top of a 3 minute walking track, surrounded by ancient pohutukawa trees with stunning views over the ocean. We are situated in the heart of Tryphena, within a short walking distance to beaches, shops, cafes and pubs.
What else ...
Here is the local Great Barrier Island website: greatbarrier.co.nz
The island is a four and a half hour boat ride, or half hour flight, away from Auckland City.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours / week
Feedback (6)
Thank you for coming to stay and helping out in our bustling home, and thanks for the lovely, honest feedback Emelie :)
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Thank you for coming to stay and helping out in our bustling home, and thanks for the lovely, honest feedback Emelie :)
Their are kindful and the house is well located, we had an amazing view from our bedrooms.
They helped us to discover this beautiful island, we keep a nice memory of these days with this funny family :)
Thank you to welcomed us, it was nice to spend time with your… read more
