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Description
We live on a 70 Hectare block of family owned land. At present there are only two permanent households. We live off grid and aim for low consumption and a low environmental impact lifestyle, influenced by sustainability and permaculture principles. We are still refining our house, gardening and energy systems(windmill, solar panels, solar water heating) . The property is a mix of regenerating native bush and cleared paddocks, and is very steep with beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf. It also fronts onto a small tidal beach which offers great swimming, fishing and boating. We have an 8m catamaran that we sail as often as we can. A little work on the sailboat means a day trip to the small islands nearby...well worth a bit of elbow grease! There are also a couple of kayaks and other small craft for closer to shore adventuring .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareGeneral MaintenanceHelp
Building, gardening, Fruit tree care, entertaining a pet donkey, boat maintenance. No experience required. There are many energy related projects on the long list which could be tackled according to the skill set and inventiveness of the volunteers.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There are two comfortable "sleep out" sheds, each associated with one of the two occupied houses. There is also a fully serviced small house which is used intermittently by members of the extended family that owns the land. There are also excellent opportunities for camping.
What else ...
The Coromandel Peninsula is a scenic gem and a major tourist destination for both New Zealanders and overseas visitors. Our land is near the northern end and is mostly covered in a rich natural forest that has been regenerating for about sixty years. In the stream valleys are stands of much older forest. There is exuberant birdlife and a wide range of flora. We are a bit off the beaten track, but too remote to gain access to all the well known tourist attractions of the region.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 enjoyable hours
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They have a huge… read more
The work depends of what projects are going on (but as they always have new great projects in head, the work is quite various) and… read more
They are really welcoming, hospitable and amiable with a good sense of humor. They believe in the eco-friendly life style they live, which was a new, but great experience for us.
While we stayed with them, Emily spoiled us with delicious food, the special little dogs gave… read more
Working in the garden and taking care of the animals was… read more
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the worst thing about their visit was that it had to end.