Join our family homestead in beautiful Moonshine Valley, near Wellington, New Zealand

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  Beschreibung

  Welcome to Moonshine Valley!
  
  We're Annie and Rohan, and we've been welcoming travellers to our family farm for over 30 years. Since 1993 we've hosted more than 500 people from all over the world, and many have become lifelong friends. Every person leaves a little piece of themselves here, and that's one of our favourite things about hosting.
  
  Our homestead sits on 110 acres of rolling farmland just 35 minutes from Wellington. We love this little corner of New Zealand because it feels wonderfully rural while still being close enough to explore everything the capital has to offer.
  
  When you're not helping on the farm, there's plenty to discover. Wellington is famous for its cafés, craft breweries, markets, museums, live music and creative culture. Beautiful beaches, native bush walks, mountain biking trails and the rugged Kāpiti Coast are all within easy reach. Whether you love hiking, photography, wildlife, coffee, or simply slowing down, there's something nearby to enjoy.
  
  Life here is busy, relaxed and wonderfully real. Three generations of our family share the property, so there is always something happening. We have cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pheasants and peacocks, along with ever-changing gardens, orchards and creative projects. We don’t run the farm as a business just a lifestyle property.
  
  We enjoy hosting people who are kind, curious and happy to muck in. You don't need to know everything, we're happy to teach you, but we do appreciate people who notice what needs doing, enjoy working outdoors and take pride in a job well done.
  
  Hosting isn't just about exchanging help for accommodation. We genuinely enjoy meeting people from different cultures, sharing meals and conversations, and learning from one another. Some evenings we'll gather around the dinner table or soak in the spa under the stars, while other times everyone enjoys their own space. We try to strike a balance between community and independence, and we think that's one of the reasons people feel so at home here.
  
  If you're looking for an authentic New Zealand farm experience, surrounded by beautiful countryside, good food, interesting conversations and plenty of laughter, we'd love to welcome you to Moonshine Valley.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Film & Fernsehen

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Architektur

  

  Natur

  

  Fitness
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hosting is about much more than exchanging work for accommodation. We love sharing meals, stories and everyday life with people from around the world, and we've made many lifelong friends over the years. If English isn't your first language, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practise in a relaxed, supportive environment. In return, we're always happy to share practical gardening and DIY skills, life on a New Zealand family farm, and our favourite local places to explore. We believe the best part of hosting is that everyone learns something from one another.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  We usually host between two and four Workawayers and generally look for couples or two female travellers.
  
  We ask for 24 hours of productive help each week.
  
  No two weeks are quite the same here. Depending on the season and what's happening around the property, you might find yourself planting trees or flowers, pruning, mulching, weeding, splitting and stacking firewood, feeding the chipper, helping in the orchard, caring for gardens, fencing, painting, or tackling the occasional creative project.
  
  Some tasks we'll do alongside you, while others you'll work on independently once we've shown you what to do. We enjoy teaching people new skills, so you don't need to arrive with heaps of experience. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and taking pride in your work are far more important to us than knowing how to do everything already.
  
  Our aim is to keep the tasks varied, practical and satisfying. At the end of the day, you'll be able to look around and say, "I helped create that."

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  You'll stay in our spacious, newly renovated loft above the shed, with beautiful views across the farm. The loft has its own kitchen, lounge and sleeping areas, giving you plenty of independence while still being part of family life. The bathroom is a short walk away in the main house, and you're welcome to enjoy the spa pool after a day's work.
  
  We provide breakfast and lunch for you to enjoy in your loft, along with four shared dinners each week - usually two with Annie and Rohan and two with the grandparents, although the days may vary. On the remaining three evenings, you'll cook for yourself in your own kitchen. We provide plenty of pantry staples (such as rice, pasta, lentils, canned tomatoes, herbs, spices and cooking oil), so you'll just need to buy any fresh ingredients you'd like to cover those three meals.

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  Was noch ...

  Because we're in a rural area, having your own car is the best way to make the most of your stay. There's plenty to explore nearby, including Wellington city, the beaches of Plimmerton and the Kāpiti Coast, the cafés and waterfront at Petone, Brewtown in Upper Hutt, the vineyards of the Wairarapa, and beautiful native bush walks. You can also visit Kaitoke Regional Park, home to the Lord of the Rings Rivendell filming location, or borrow our bikes and explore the scenic Hutt River Trail.
  
  If you'd rather stay close to home, there's plenty to enjoy here too. Help yourself to the spa pool, pool table, table tennis, basketball hoop, volleyball and badminton, trampoline, board games, a library of books, and a huge DVD collection in the loft. Whether you're looking for adventure or simply a peaceful place to recharge, there's something for everyone at Moonshine Valley.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We're happy to host digital nomads, provided you're able to balance your online work with your agreed Workaway hours. We have Wi-Fi and a desk in the loft and are flexible about when you complete your work hours

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  If you're travelling by campervan or motorhome, there's plenty of space to park on the property during your stay

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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