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Farm help in New Zealand

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11 Aug 2024
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Don Levy. I have a farm situated near national parks and beaches. Close to white water rafting, jet boating, fishing, seal colonies etc . I enjoy fishing and sailing. I also host gay traveler's here so all who wish to stay here must be Gay friendly .
The farm boarders the Paparoa National park and is only minutes walk to beaches and a short way to the fantastic Nile Valley caves . Some really nice walks around the area. If you agree to arrive on a certain day please let me know if you cannot make it . Or if you changed plans as I would normally get provisions in for you . The farm is very close to Charleston on the Coastal highway 6. not as shown on the map on this site .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A different of the grid lifestyle . All solar here .
Help
There is a lot of development to be done here so if you would like to help and share time with us you are welcome. Help with pruning trees and general farm help. Also maintenance on buildings etc . It is great to have a spell from cooking so if you can cook thats a bonus .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Spare room
What else ...
The farm boarders the Paparoa National park , Lovely walks and great beaches
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 per day (max 25 hours)

Host ref number: 000000000114

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7 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane) for host

Thanks to Don for the two weeks we spent with him. It was a lovely stay. We enjoyed helping with the painting and loved the evening ice cream desserts ! A great Workaway experience, thanks again. We recommend.

(Excellent )

26 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane)

Titouan & Morgane helped out here with the projects I had going , Painting and also cooking lovely meals . the work was done to a high standard and I apprecated all the help as I had back injury and couldn't do much they stepped up and were amazing . Highly recommend them if you have the opportunity to host them .. Thank you both

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Max24NZ) for host

Despite the relatively last-minute request, Don accepted us without hesitation. We spent 7 wonderful days on his farm together with two other travelers. We helped with weeding and planting new plants and took on small tasks around the house. Basically everything was done as a team so it didn't feel like work at all. Many thanks for everything.

(Excellent )

11 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph) for host

We enjoyed our time with Don. We stayed 10 days and help him around his gorgeous garden. We removed trees, planted bamboos and clean/painted his caravan. It was really interesting to talk with him (he has a lot of story) and we enjoyed walking and observing the landscape with him. He always took the time to teach us things about his garden and… read more

(Excellent )

6 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph)

Lucie And Joseph stayed on the farm for about 2 weeks and were very helpful with the many projects . A pleasure to have around and enjoyed their company .
Thanks

(Excellent )

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7 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane) for host

(Excellent)

26 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane)

(Excellent)

17 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Max24NZ) for host

(Excellent)

11 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph) for host

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph)

Lucie And Joseph stayed on the farm for about 2 weeks and were very helpful with the many projects . A pleasure to have around and enjoyed their company .
Thanks

(Excellent)

12 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Pete)

Pete was a great help here and a joy to host . He is a good cook and I enjoyed his company and apprecated all the help he willingly gave . Thank You Pete

(Excellent)

10 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Pete) for host

I had a wonderful one month stay at Don's house. Don is a really warm and welcoming person, I felt right at home. Dons Dog Sidney is lovely aswell.
While we were there, we extended his carport and built a chicken pin, split wood etc. and learnt lots of new things from Don.
Thank you so much for your hospitality!

(Excellent)

26 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Klervi & Maxime) for host

We stayed with Don for 1 week mid August. We were with 2 other volunteers and while we were there we helped Don build a new chicken house. All this work was done with 2nd hand materials which felt nice and he had all the necessary tools. Don is a grateful person and we really appreciated his attitude whilst learning from him. He has a lot of… read more

(Excellent)

21 Aug 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Klervi & Maxime)

It was a pleasure to host you both and thank you for your help in all the tasks . It was very nice to taste your cooking and great to have the pleasure of your company

(Excellent)

15 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

I spent 5 weeks with Don and Sidney and this time was just beautiful. Don is such a nice and warm person and I felt at home right from the start. It was a very nice stay that I will remember for a long time.

(Excellent)

15 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)

Felix was a great person to have around , very helpful and lovely energy . also a very good cook .

(Excellent)

9 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Matti)

Matti was a pleasure to have here , very helpful and great skills . Thank you Matti

(Excellent)

28 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Joris & Tim)

Tim was very helpful around the farm doing all the little jobs thatI have put off , he is very pleasant and a joy to have around

(Excellent)

28 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Joris & Tim) for host

Don is a great host: very welcoming and easy going. I felt pretty much at home. The work was not too interesting but also not hard at all. I had a great time!

(Excellent)

8 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)

Excellent cook and a great help around the place . pleasant to have around and I'm grateful for the help

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host

I stayed with Don for 2 weeks and it was a really nice experience. Don is very easygoing and very chill. Thanks for bringing me to see the seals and glowworm! You would enjoy this place if you like to be away from the busy life and relax for some time.

(Excellent)

18 Sep 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Agreed to show up on Saturday , No phone call no email no show . Very disappointing

(No show)

26 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (Lena & Guillaume) for host

Thanks Don for you welcoming ! And for the help to find a car.
See u
Léna and Guillaume

(Very good)

22 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Stanley) for host

I had a fantastic time staying and helping out Don on the farm. Don was a brilliant host and really easy to get on with. Thank you Don and all the best for the future.

(Excellent)

6 Mar 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)

Peter was a pleasure to have here , Very hard working and pleasant to be around . Made my life so much easier as he took care of things that needed doing . Highly recommend Peter

(Excellent)

7 Oct 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas & Anton)

Lukas and Anton were a great help here and were willing helpers around the house and gardens.

(Excellent)

16 Jan 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Magnus)

Thank you for your help here and I hope you have a fantastic time in NZ

(Very good)

16 Jan 2014

Left by Workawayer (Magnus) for host

Hey Don, thanks for sharing your lifestyle with me! Was great, i really enjoyed the time on your huge farm! Im still fascinated about the magical spot as the glowworms! Wish you just the best for your health and heaps of new guest :)

(Good)

18 Apr 2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Aritz & Alexis)

Thanks guys, Great meeting you and fantastic help

(Very good)

18 Apr 2012

Left by Workawayer (Aritz & Alexis) for host

We spent a couple of days with Don helping him painting. It was nice to go walking with him to meet the glomworms and chating with him about his trips in asia. Thank you

(Good)

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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

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Languages spoken

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

How many Workawayers can stay?

Hours expected

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