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Host rating
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Last replied
6 Dec 2025
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Description
I have establish a semi-self sufficient property with fruit trees and vegetable garden. I live in an earth house and always have a project on the go. My property is located in a bush filled valley.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn how to live semi self- sufficiently on a small piece of land. Also about compost toilets, making compost with worms, caring for fruit trees, earth houses and vegetable gardens. I am also a musician and have drums, bass, piano and guitar in my living room for music recreation.
Help
I need help with gardening ,building, weed management, house work and pest control.I also need help with creating rock walls on the property.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The accommodation is a large 7m caravan with a double bed and one single. There is heating in the caravan during winter months.The caravan also has a sink and cooking facilities and fridge if needed. It has electricity and water .
What else ...
The valley I live in is native bush that is reestablishing. There is a beautifully swimming river 5 minutes walk from my house, and numerous walks that will lead to waterfalls and beautiful views. I am also 35 minutes from five beaches that can be surfed.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have very good internet and amble space in my lounge for doing digital work if needed
Space for parking camper vans
I have space for a camper van or van to park
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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He has beautiful garden and house that he built himself. We slept in a cabin with big windows that gave us easy access to the amazing starry sky. Peter cooks plentiful amounts of food (and it was delicious!) and we spent pleasant evenings together,… read more
Peter made us feel very welcomed by showing us the surroundings and meeting some of his friends. We highly recommend visiting… read more
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He has beautiful garden and house that he built himself. We slept in a cabin with big windows that gave us easy access to the amazing starry sky. Peter cooks plentiful amounts of food (and it was delicious!) and we spent pleasant evenings together,… read more
Peter made us feel very welcomed by showing us the surroundings and meeting some of his friends. We highly recommend visiting… read more
