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We have a beautiful 7 acre lifestyle block in Hira, which has a large patch of native bush and wonderful birdlife. We're in the process of regenerating about two thirds of the land back to native forest and would love help to develop and maintain the project. The property overlooks the valley and also has a fruit orchard, bee hives, vegetable garden and some friendly Gotland and Wiltshire sheep, and our lovely Rosie, a Golden Retriever. It's about 15-20 minute drive from Nelson City, with no public transport, so it is essential that you have your own vehicle.
For accommodation we have a beautiful purpose built cabin, built on the edge of the bush with stunning views down the valley. There is a compost toilet and outdoor shower room. If this does not appeal, or during the cooler winter months, you are welcome to stay in our home with us. If you are travelling with friends, the cabin can accommodate up to two couples. We prefer to take couples, rather than solo traveller's.
John is a retired registered nurse and Fiona is a social worker, we have an avid interest in the natural environment and conservation, and love meeting interesting people!Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Interessengebiete
GärtnernGartenarbeitenFarmarbeitFilm & FernsehenHaustiereKulturNachhaltigkeitKochen & BackenOutdoor-AktivitätenNaturGebirgeWandernStrandRadfahrenCampingErlebnissportartenUNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Taking part in conservation and regenerating bush is a rewarding process, especially amongst the birdlife that is already flourishing from the existing work. We can teach how to identify the native plants and birds, how to control pests, and how to develop and maintain planting projects. We love to hear about travellers adventures and their cultures and have travelled extensively ourselves. We're also happy to help you practice English if you're learning.
Arbeit
Conservation help, weeding, trap maintenance, track building and maintenance, planting, fruit thinning and picking, general gardening and maintenance.
The majority of tasks is outdoors so a reasonable level of fitness is preferable, and we're happy to teach skills if required.Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
Seperate cabin, or in house. We've got an awesome outdoor bathtub and shower as well as our indoor facilities.
We cook excellent healthy food, with lots of produce from the property, and wild game. Also happy to cook vegetarian meals if preferable.Was noch ...
There's so much to do in the Nelson and Marlborough region, especially if you like the outdoors - there's three stunning National Parks within less than 2 hours drive! We'd love to give you recommendations for tramping/hiking trips, and general sight-seeing, as well as the great food places to check out in the city.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We've got a good wi-fi connection and a study you can work in. If you want to work from the cabin instead of the house you'll have to use mobile data.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Plenty of room for camper vans and motorhomes up to 7 metres.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
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From the beginning to the end of our week long stay we felt very comfortable and welcomed into their homely slice of paradise.
Our tasks were engaging and rewarding and we felt more than reimbursed for our efforts with excellent cooking, hosting… read more
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From the beginning to the end of our week long stay we felt very comfortable and welcomed into their homely slice of paradise.
Our tasks were engaging and rewarding and we felt more than reimbursed for our efforts with excellent cooking, hosting… read more
They shared their daily life very naturally, and also letting me meet many of their friends.
My main job was weeding, but it wasn't… read more
It was great to get stuck in and help with their regeneration project and learn about all the… read more
This new, beautiful cabin in this peaceful area. WOW! Loved it and the Tui & Bellbird!
I really enjoyed my week and the task i did. For… read more
We would come back without hesitation.
Thank you very much for… read more
We wish Jett all the… read more
John and Fi, our hosts, were absolutely delightful. Staying at their place felt like a second home, and their culinary skills were… read more
Hannah and I were tasked with looking after native trees, and removing invasive species which were… read more
Thank you so much John and Fi for the amazing 8 days I’ve had with you! Even though it was quite short, the both of you really put in a lot of effort to make my stay, experience, and learning as comfortable and fruitful as possible and I really really enjoyed myself. I hope the… read more
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