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Bush and beach retreat where we aim to live more lightly, Auckland, New Zealand

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  2025 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer:  1 Woche oder weniger

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    I am a mature woman, a former academic (Social Sciences), who has left the city to pursue my dream of a slower, quieter life, more connected to nature. I live on a one acre property in Cornwallis/Karangahape in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges, about 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD and 15 minutes from Titirangi village. I'm learning how to grow food, and live more sustainably, with less.

    The property is a mix of bush and cleared land, about an 8 minute walk to a lovely swimming beach. It's quiet and peaceful with amazing birdlife. There is a small house and three cabins (one is for sleeping, one is used as an office, and has just been built is not finished).

    There's lots to do around the property! I am looking for people to help manage the property eg clearing vegetation, pruning, vegetable growing, etc. If you have gardening, landscaping and/or building/DIY skills that would be great. Tasks are negotiable according to skill, experience, and personal preference. The sleeping cabin is in the orchard with a double bed, chair, drawers, heater and a composting toilet. It's completely private up there. Guests come down to the house for meals and bathroom facilities. Would suit a single person or a couple. There is unlimited wifi in the house, it's not always reliable in the cabin. My little dog Suzi is pretty adorable and you may fall in love. From Cornwallis you can explore the beautiful wild West Coast beaches of Piha, Karekare and Whātipu as well as the walking tracks of the Waitākere Ranges. Please note: some of the tracks are closed to let trees heal from Kauri Dieback, but they are slowly being reopened. As well as our local beach, there is a river for swimming and waterfall in Huia, which is 10 minutes drive. Huia also has a cafe and serves fresh fish and chips.

    I'm looking for mature people with "green" values who appreciate quiet and the beauty of the natural world and want to stay for about a week. Guests help with tasks for about 4 hours in the morning and have the rest of the day/evening free to do whatever they wish. I provide accommodation (including linen, towels), meals, power and wifi. The nearest shops are in Titirangi (about 15 minutes drive), with a supermarket, cafes, an art gallery, library, post office. There is a dairy in Woodlands Park which is about 10 mins away or the Huia Store (a cafe) is 5 mins drive. Workaway guests ideally have their own car for getting around, but you can catch a bus to Titirangi and I am happy to collect people from there and drop them back.

    I eat mostly plant-based wholefood, and cook vegan meals, so if you want to eat meat, eggs and dairy, you'd need to bring them. You're welcome to help with cooking if you enjoy it!

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Betreuung von Tieren
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Film & Fernsehen
    Politik & Soziales
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Vegetarier / Veganer
    Selbstentwicklung
    Darstellende Künste
    Bücher
    Musik
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Natur
    Yoga / Wellness
    Strand
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Happy to help with English. Can also provide climate change education. Visitors love the many bush walks and stunning beaches in the Waitakere Ranges.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    I need help maintaining the property eg planting vege gardens, weeding, cutting firewood, pruning fruit trees, planting small shrubs. There are also small landscaping projects eg building steps and paths. If you have gardening and/or building / DIY skills, that would be perfect.

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Englisch: Fließend

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Workaway guests sleep in a comfortable double bed in the cabin in the orchard. Completely separate from main house and private. There is a composting toilet. Guests come to the main house for meals and to use the bathroom.

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    There is no public transport to Cornwallis so a car is recommended but not essential.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Wifi is strong and reliable

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    A small-medium van would be fine

  • Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Negotiable

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    zwei

  • Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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    Suzi

    Suzi is a sweetheart, she's incredibly loyal and is equally happy snoozing with me on the sofa and running on the beach.

Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 148555854316

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