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Having traveled a lot and lived many years overseas, it is my pleasure to host people from other cultures. I particularly enjoy showing people my favourite locations in this gorgeous part of New Zealand (the Coromandel Peninsula). There are some hidden gem beaches and bushwalks in the area. Please read my feedback to get an idea of the experience.
My house has a spa pool, a big garden and is not far from the beautiful surf beach of Tairua. If you'd like to learn to surf, I'd be happy yo help you out. If you are an animal lover, you will enjoy the company of my lovely dog Flojo Cleopatra. She is a lab-pointer cross.
Regarding help only 3 hours of help required and you shop for and prepare your own meals. There are a variety of projects to do and when you are done, can unwind in the spa, go sightseeing, surfing, etc.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Centres d’intérêt
Plage
Voile / bateau
Camping
Nature
Photographie
Langues
Jardinage
Musique
Culture
Animaux de compagnie
Vie en van
Écriture
Menuiserie
Animaux
Sports d'aventure
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Learn about the beautiful Coromandel area's special places.I'm happy to fill you in on stories with information and history about the local area. I'd like to learn about where you are from too.
Learn to surf! This is my passion and is great for the mind and body.
I've also taught English as a Foreign language (EFL) for many years so happy to help you with your English during conversation.
Aide
Basically I have a range of tasks that someone with gardening or general outdoor skills could help me with.
GARDENING
General weeding and trimming and pruning. Would love to get an organic garden going if you have some knowledge here
I have a range of outdoor tasks. Please let me know what skills you can offer, or would like to learn.
Langues
Langues parlées
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Italien: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I have ok Spanish and Italian and would like to get better with a language exchange. Would also like to improve my basic Indonesian and possibly French.
Hébergement
Accommodation depends on the size of the team at the time.
It's either
-In a beautiful and comfortable house with a gorgeous view over the forest and estuary
OR
is in an awesome treetops cabin I've built in the lower part of the property (still up high). It's fully insulated and has everything you need including small kitchen with cooking facilities and BBQ. Your own bathroom shower is provided (the bathroom is located under the main house). This would suit couples, one single or two good friends who don't mind sharing a queen sized bed :-)
In both cases you have full use of the spa pool and unlimited high speed internet.
Autres infos...
Please google "Tairua" and you will see what a gorgeous little town it is with some beautiful spots nearby. I'm happy to take (or direct) you to some hidden gems.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Have unlimited broadband internet.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
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N° de référence hôte : 978193573453
Feedback (21)
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Demi)
Demi and her friend Matteo came and stayed for just less than a week. I thoroughly enjoyed having them stay. Demi is good-natured, grounded individual who is fun to be around and approached all of her various tasks with enthusiasm. She helped clear out and organise an incredible cluttered garage, did some physical labour such as moving soil,… read more
(Excellent
)
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Demi) pour l'hôte
We spent a week at Chris’s place and had such a great time! From the very first moment, we felt super welcome and right at home. Together with three other volunteers, we worked on different projects around the house – gardening, tidying up, and some small building or improvement tasks. It was fun:)
Chris showed us around the area, took us… read more
Chris showed us around the area, took us… read more
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Louanne) pour l'hôte
Chris was an amazing host and made our stay really enjoyable!
I had an amazing week staying at this beautiful place near Tairua. From the very first moment, I felt warmly welcomed and at ease. The location is just stunning surrounded by nature, close to surf beaches and bushwalks, and the house itself is lovely, with a spa pool and a big garden… read more
I had an amazing week staying at this beautiful place near Tairua. From the very first moment, I felt warmly welcomed and at ease. The location is just stunning surrounded by nature, close to surf beaches and bushwalks, and the house itself is lovely, with a spa pool and a big garden… read more
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Louanne)
Louanne was a dream person to host, who stayed for one week. She arrived independently and quickly became a cohesive part of the group of five I had staying. As a person she is gentle-natured, respectful and friendly. She is also inquisitive about the area where I live and its cultural aspects. She had a good crack at surfing on a difficult day!… read more
(Excellent
)
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Chris for just under a week, which was our first workaway experience. We couldn't have asked for a better start!
Chris put together a team of five travellers (including us) to help him with various gardening, cleaning and tidying up jobs. It was a fun group effort and Chris was always happy to explain in detail what he wanted us to… read more
Chris put together a team of five travellers (including us) to help him with various gardening, cleaning and tidying up jobs. It was a fun group effort and Chris was always happy to explain in detail what he wanted us to… read more
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua)
Katrin and Joshua were an absolute delight to host. They are a really happy couple - they bring a positive vibe and a sense of maturity to your projects. They really integrated well with three other workawayers I had staying and had a lot of initiative. Katrin helped organise my incredibly messy tool shed and various other jobs - clearing weeds,… read more
(Excellent
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Exactitude du profil:
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Échange culturel:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Demi)
Demi and her friend Matteo came and stayed for just less than a week. I thoroughly enjoyed having them stay. Demi is good-natured, grounded individual who is fun to be around and approached all of her various tasks with enthusiasm. She helped clear out and organise an incredible cluttered garage, did some physical labour such as moving soil,… read more
(Excellent)
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Demi) pour l'hôte
We spent a week at Chris’s place and had such a great time! From the very first moment, we felt super welcome and right at home. Together with three other volunteers, we worked on different projects around the house – gardening, tidying up, and some small building or improvement tasks. It was fun:)
Chris showed us around the area, took us… read more
Chris showed us around the area, took us… read more
9 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Louanne) pour l'hôte
Chris was an amazing host and made our stay really enjoyable!
I had an amazing week staying at this beautiful place near Tairua. From the very first moment, I felt warmly welcomed and at ease. The location is just stunning surrounded by nature, close to surf beaches and bushwalks, and the house itself is lovely, with a spa pool and a big garden… read more
I had an amazing week staying at this beautiful place near Tairua. From the very first moment, I felt warmly welcomed and at ease. The location is just stunning surrounded by nature, close to surf beaches and bushwalks, and the house itself is lovely, with a spa pool and a big garden… read more
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Louanne)
Louanne was a dream person to host, who stayed for one week. She arrived independently and quickly became a cohesive part of the group of five I had staying. As a person she is gentle-natured, respectful and friendly. She is also inquisitive about the area where I live and its cultural aspects. She had a good crack at surfing on a difficult day!… read more
(Excellent)
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Chris for just under a week, which was our first workaway experience. We couldn't have asked for a better start!
Chris put together a team of five travellers (including us) to help him with various gardening, cleaning and tidying up jobs. It was a fun group effort and Chris was always happy to explain in detail what he wanted us to… read more
Chris put together a team of five travellers (including us) to help him with various gardening, cleaning and tidying up jobs. It was a fun group effort and Chris was always happy to explain in detail what he wanted us to… read more
8 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katrin & Joshua)
Katrin and Joshua were an absolute delight to host. They are a really happy couple - they bring a positive vibe and a sense of maturity to your projects. They really integrated well with three other workawayers I had staying and had a lot of initiative. Katrin helped organise my incredibly messy tool shed and various other jobs - clearing weeds,… read more
(Excellent)
1 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Noahzeiler)
I took on Noah with a lot of enthusiasm, after reading his profile regarding his wealth of experience living in different cultures around the world and developing a wide array of skills. While he did some excellent work, the experience was somewhat different to what I had imagined.
When I first picked up Noah he was hung over and looked somewhat… read more
When I first picked up Noah he was hung over and looked somewhat… read more
(Bien)
14 mars 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Noahzeiler) pour l'hôte
I stayed in the guest cabin located on the lower part of an absolutely "breathtaking" property in the heart of the mountain overlooking the ocean. As the profile indicates "Google and you'll see".
My work was to renovate (sand, refinish, prime and paint) mostly the exterior of this comfortable and cozy cabin. The work was fun and highly… read more
My work was to renovate (sand, refinish, prime and paint) mostly the exterior of this comfortable and cozy cabin. The work was fun and highly… read more
24 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma was a real “gem” of a person to host. Right from the get go she showed a keen enthusiasm to get involved, whether it was something familiar or learning something new. She was a hard working gardener, really getting stuck into removing thick and stubborn jasmine vines. She worked really well with another Workaway guest I had at the time and… read more
(Excellent)
13 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Gemma) pour l'hôte
Chris' place is stunning! He has lots of little bits going on so the work was varied. When I was there we did a little deep cleaning the bnb, clearing one part of the garden and planting in another. The view is incredible and it's cool to walk around his place with him pointing out all sorts of things growing and plans for the future. He's a… read more
9 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anni & Juhani)
Anni And Johani were awesome people to host. They were very understanding and flexible when I had to change start dates and ended up staying around three weeks as they had so many useful skills as well as a great working attitude. Moreover they were just very pleasant people to have around. Anni is very sociable and kind hearted. She took on any… read more
(Excellent)
24 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Anni & Juhani) pour l'hôte
We spent two weeks with Chris and had the most amazing first Workaway experience. Words are not enough to describe the kindness of Chris and the beauty of his home. We worked for 3 hours per day doing some gardening, cleaning and joinery stuff. We had a lot of free time to get to know Tairua and other places near by and got really good tips from… read more
17 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rafal) pour l'hôte
I spent only few nights at Chris' lovely house but the positive impression of my first WorkAway Experience will last so much longer! As for the work part - the 3hours a day, which was fair and every time something different, gave me enough time to enjoy the stay at the cozy house or exploring the delightful Coromandel Peninsula.
Overall I had a… read more
Overall I had a… read more
6 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Oscar)
I really enjoyed hosting Oscar. He's a polite and friendly young man and is positive energy to have around. He stayed around 10 days or so. Because he's 19 he's still developing skills but he's keen to have a crack at whatever presents itself- mowing the lawns. gardening, bush clearing, sanding down furniture etc. He did a bunch of different jobs… read more
(Excellent)
4 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Oscar) pour l'hôte
My stay at Chris’ came to an end far too soon! Work consisted of 3 hours a day, usually gardening or sometimes woodwork, and allowed us pretty much the whole of the afternoon to explore Tairua. Chris’ knowledge both of surf and things to see in the area is incredible. There are so many breathtaking places just a stone’s throw away, let alone the… read more
1 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophie & Ethan)
Sophie was a great guest. She has a friendly and calm personality and is a pleasure to have around. She stayed roughly ten days and was very proactive with the jobs she was given. Most of it was gardening and she really go stuck in to some quite physical jobs (e.g. clearing jasmin). She and her friend Justine cleared out some very wild areas and I… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie & Ethan) pour l'hôte
I stayed about a week at Chris’s and really enjoyed my time there. I was traveling with a friend and he allowed her to stay even tho it wasn’t planned like that in the beginning.
He is a great host with lots of tips of where to go and information about the surrounding area. Chris took us surfing and allowed us to use his equipment. He is super… read more
He is a great host with lots of tips of where to go and information about the surrounding area. Chris took us surfing and allowed us to use his equipment. He is super… read more
25 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Noa Milou & Rocco)
I enjoyed hosting Noa and Rocoo. They stayed for about 5 days, were off a hiking adventure and came back after the weekend for a few more days. We got a lot of gardening work done during their time here. Rocco's attitude was particularly impressive, taking on a nasty removal of spiky rose bushes with enthusiastic zest. Noa also completed a number… read more
(Excellent)
20 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Noa Milou & Rocco) pour l'hôte
Our host, Chris, was a very cool, laid-back surfer with an easygoing demeanor. Accompanying him was Flojo Cleopatra, his charming canine companion, who stole our hearts with her affectionate nature.
Set atop a stunning hill, our accommodation offered breathtaking views and a cozy atmosphere, shared with fellow travelers who quickly became friends.… read more
Set atop a stunning hill, our accommodation offered breathtaking views and a cozy atmosphere, shared with fellow travelers who quickly became friends.… read more
25 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Timo & Johanna)
Timo and Johanna were a pleasure to host. They're a lovely, friendly couple who come with a lot of good vibes and interest in everything around them. I gave them the somewhat daunting job of clearing out the huge stockpile of clutter under my house, selecting timber and then planning heavy duty shelving, which they subsequently built. They had a… read more
(Excellent)
24 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Timo & Johanna) pour l'hôte
We had a great experience at this Workaway place. Although we just stayed for a short time we enjoyed our work and the stay very much. We appreciated the freedom to approach tasks creatively and independently and it was really rewarding to see „before and after“.
The house we could stay in was just phenomenal, offering breathtaking views and… read more
The house we could stay in was just phenomenal, offering breathtaking views and… read more
22 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Kiki & Rolf) pour l'hôte
Had an awesome time in Chris his beautiful house on the hill! Best view in town! The whole workaway experience was one great adventure. Chris took us to the most beautiful beaches around Tairua and made sure we did not miss any good surf (2 times a day!) or local coffee or bakery goodies! The help was also very nice as we helped for 3 hours,… read more
26 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kiki & Rolf)
Rolf was an awesome person to host! He's a friendly and articulate guy so it's very enjoyable having him around. If you have a guitar laying around he is likely to bust out some Dutch tunes (which sound much cooler than I would have thought! :-D ) When approaching jobs, he has a wide range of general skills and is willing to give anything a crack.… read more
(Excellent)
7 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Adrian) pour l'hôte
Chris was my first host on Workaway. I couldn't imagine a better host for me. He is funny, kind and really patient. I really appreciate to had the pleasure to stay with him. The accommodation was one of the beautiful places if ever been. I'm really happy that I was able to spend two weeks with Chris and I will always remember the stay
26 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Adrian)
I hosted Adrian for about 2 weeks. As soon as he arrives with a big smile and a cheerful manner you know he will be a great person to host. He's well mannered, and a fun and person to have around but he also takes the work seriously. While here he did a variety of jobs - some quite intensive gardening, outdoor painting, cleaning the house for… read more
(Excellent)
22 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Amalie & Jakob) pour l'hôte
Chris is such a great host, super chill and we had a great week at his place! We instantly felt super relaxed in the beautiful surroundings.
We did some garden work, weeding, planting, fencing and some work on his van. There’s avocados and bananas growing here! And the views from the cabin are amazing.
Thanks for everything, Chris!
We did some garden work, weeding, planting, fencing and some work on his van. There’s avocados and bananas growing here! And the views from the cabin are amazing.
Thanks for everything, Chris!
14 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Micha) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay at Chris house!
The property feels a bit like a jungle with all the exotic trees and the view from the cabin was amazing!
I helped Chris with a new deck and learned how to set posts with concrete.
My highlight was definitely Sarah's delicious Mexican food and the Pies from the bakery they served me.
Flo Jo is a lovely dog… read more
The property feels a bit like a jungle with all the exotic trees and the view from the cabin was amazing!
I helped Chris with a new deck and learned how to set posts with concrete.
My highlight was definitely Sarah's delicious Mexican food and the Pies from the bakery they served me.
Flo Jo is a lovely dog… read more
12 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Micha)
Micha is was a fantastic person to host. He’s a skilled furniture joiner so we set about building a deck. We worked together and he worked hard and applied a lot of his ideas to the build. In the end we were really happy with the result. As a person he’s very respectful and considerate. He’s an excellent cook if you want to give him a turn. He… read more
(Excellent)
27 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
I spent a week in Chris' house with two other Workaways. We worked 5 hours a day, I did most of the gardening. You can't get bored here, there's always work to do. If you are french make bread, chris will be very happy aha. Moreover the atmosphere was really great, Chris showed us the beautiful places around and took us surfing. First wave in New… read more
26 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
It was a real pleasure to host Lisa. She joined a small group of two other Workawayers (both guys) and very quickly became a sociable and well liked member of the group. I had some gardening work for her and when that ran out it was a real mix of jobs. I was impressed by how quickly and enthusiastically she took on new tasks, everything from… read more
(Excellent)
26 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tijn)
Tijn (pronounced Tain) was an excellent young fellow to host. He helped me with some manual labour (moving earth, wood, clearing gutters etc) and was strong and energetic for these tasks. He clearly enjoys new challenges so I gave him some DIY projects such as designing and implementing a new tool storage area. I was impressed with the care he… read more
(Excellent)
22 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Tijn) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing stay with chris and Sara. They are both super friendly and happy people who love doing stuff and being active. I stayed with chris for 10 days and I had to do alot of little projects. He gives you freedom to tackle the projects in which way you think is suitable, alot of freedom and he will plan the work day around weather, the… read more
26 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Davide) pour l'hôte
Are you looking for a place away from the noise of the city, surrounded by nature and perhaps even with long beaches not crowded with tourists and with surfable waves? Well, Crhis is the perfect host for you! I had the opportunity to experience ten unforgettable days thanks to Crhis, who not only hosted me, but also acted as a guide, showing us… read more
26 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Davide)
It was a real pleasure hosting Davide. He arrived straight from Italy and a grueling two day cycle ride (!) and got straight into his project. Davide has a background in electrical systems design so he applied his experience to designing a simple plumbing system for my kitchenette. He is very methodical with his planning and over his ten day stay… read more
(Excellent)
23 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Jona) pour l'hôte
My stay at Chris’s was very cool!
He is an easy going host with a beautiful place, good food, good vibes, heaps of projects to do and the perfect place to get some surfing, he is definitely worth a visit, thanks Chris✌🏼
He is an easy going host with a beautiful place, good food, good vibes, heaps of projects to do and the perfect place to get some surfing, he is definitely worth a visit, thanks Chris✌🏼
22 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jona)
Jona was an ideal workaway guest. He is polite, sociable and has a good sense of humour. Best of all, he just gets the job done without any fuss. He is a skilled builder who will quickly design and implement whatever you need built. At my place the weather was often terrible but he powered on through the rain and the resulting pergola and framing… read more
(Excellent)
22 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isaac)
Isaac was an awesome guest to host. From Day 1 it was clear that he was always ready to jump in and help, whatever the situation. He is a easy going, low key individual with a good sense of humour, who is fun to have around. He is also a skilled arborist. He sorted out my trees within a few hours then moved onto other tasks over the next few days… read more
(Excellent)
19 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte
Chris is a very communicative and well informed guy, an experienced surfer and a world traveller. He is going to give you a lot insider info about the area, NZ habits, surfing, and his international experiences.
He happily shared his surf equipment with us and drove us to the beaches with proper waves. Was so generous and helpful!
Expect to be… read more
He happily shared his surf equipment with us and drove us to the beaches with proper waves. Was so generous and helpful!
Expect to be… read more
6 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Hari & Madison) pour l'hôte
We had a blast working with Chris. He is an easy-going, good-natured, and fun person that we immediately clicked with. Work was accurately described and involved preparing the garden for the summer, building stairs, and general property landscaping. He was considerate and frequently checked-in with us. The property is stunning as it overlooks the… read more
4 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hari & Madison)
This was my first Workaway hosting experience and I couldn't have been happier. Hari and Madison are a lovely couple, friendly and helpful with a positive attitude. Madison got stuck into some big gardening jobs and Hari helped me build outdoor steps and also dig a very tidy channel for water drainage. I let them work their own hours, which they… read more
(Excellent)
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