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Stay close to the local beach, enjoy beautiful views and help us on our lifestyle block in Purau, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We're on Banks Peninsula just outside Christchurch, and we're looking for someone or a couple to help us on our lifestyle block. We are Jon and Eunice, originally from the UK, and our 8 year old Joseph. We are 5mins walk to our local, quiet beach (Purau) and 40mins from Christchurch either driving or ferry/bus.

    We've got 2 hectares where we have sheep, fruit trees and gardens, with beautiful views and birdsong.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a small family and like to connect over shared meal and board games or local walks.
    We are keen to ensure our son learns about different cultures and languages. We love to get to know new people and share and laugh

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We would love to have some help clearing some trees and bushes which have gone a bit wild in places. We have also had some big pine trees dropped which need splitting with our new log splitter. There could be some other general gardening, and maybe occasional childcare if that suits.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Haven't spoken these in many years, so very rusty!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is in a self contained cottage with double bedroom, bathroom inc shower, living room with TV, heat pump and super fast internet. The cottage is close to the main house, but provides full privacy.

    We provide food. We provide breakfast, lunch and shared family dinner. We are happy to accommodate vegetarians / vegans

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are lots of amazing beaches and local walks here. It's amazing to live 40mins from the biggest city on the South Island but be in such a rural area.

    Having a transport is a good idea, although there is a ferry & bus into Christchurch, there is a 5min drive to get to the terminal.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Off street parking

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 119715941521

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