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80 %
Last replied
12 Feb 2024
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Description
We run a homestead on a little over 10 acres . So there will be work on the farm or helping out with customers who stay. No two days are the same and it makes for an interesting time all around.
When there's nothing to do (which we can arrange - remembering your on holiday and we like the chilled lifestyle) then we relax with a beer and watch the world go by.
Although we're not in the center of Masterton (about 5 minute drive outside), if you have transport then we're a great base to explore the Wairarapa and further afield.
Bryan & Julia.
(Please note that Masterton is in the Wairarapa, which is about 2 hours north of Wellington along SH2 - your own transport would be useful, but not essential to get here and explore. We can meet and collect you from the train station, or if we’re heading into Wellington and/or Palmerston North we can pick you up).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Come and experience the lifestyle life in New Zealand, we have cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens (and George the dog). Plenty to keep you busy and plenty to see and do in your down time. I'm sure we'll find some jobs around you can take care of.
(Please note that Masterton is in the Wairarapa, which is about 2 hours north of Wellington along SH2 - your own transport would be useful, but not essential to get here and explore).
Help
Loads of gardening tasks (we'd love to get the veggie garden up to scratch) and general maintenance around the farm to help with. We can teach you to use most farm equipment, chainsaws, log splitter, chipper, tractors, quad’s, carpentry, light construction, etc. But still plenty of time to chill also.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room, with shower and toilet (can sleep 3; two sharing the king bed and one single). The house is a 1890's 4 bedroom farm cottage about 210 sqm sitting on 3 hectares about 10 minutes North of Masterton in New Zealand.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Or as much as you want. :)
Feedback (2)
They made me very welcome. I had a lovely room in a beautiful house and I was instantly adopted by Bruce the dog as his new best pal.
I really enjoyed sorting out the garden and hemming curtains and felt the work was really appreciated.
Brian gave me a few pointers of things to see in… read more
Feedback
They made me very welcome. I had a lovely room in a beautiful house and I was instantly adopted by Bruce the dog as his new best pal.
I really enjoyed sorting out the garden and hemming curtains and felt the work was really appreciated.
Brian gave me a few pointers of things to see in… read more
