Help us in our garden and yard projects in Oamaru, New Zealand

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We are looking for a single person or 2 people who want to help us on our beautiful country property.
We have some outdoor Projects like gardening and general yard help.
You will be part of our team of helpers .
We are friendly people and want to share our lovely rural property

We are a middle aged couple with children now grown up and left home.

You will have your own bedroom and kitchen and bathroom. Food will be provided for you to make your own meals. Full unlimited wifi in your bedroom and your living area.

Karen is involved in a local wetland project and maintenance on a nearby walking trail that she needs help with sometimes.
If you have a love of nature and want to help with this project that would be much appreciated

We are 45 minutes drive from Oamaru and 1 hr 30 drive from Mt Cook.

Chances are you wont be on your own as there may be other workawayers staying.

A wonderful mix of cultures and languages all trying to understand our funny kiwi language and weird kiwi sense of humour . !

We have free wifi that is available throughout the whole property, a large vegetable garden and a small orchard. Our animals are 2 cats.

There are lots of lakes close by and the Rivers that are great for trout and salmon.

If you have already sleeping arrangement in a vehicle then we can host you immediately

We are happy to answer any questions.

cheers Karen
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Charity Work
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are kiwis, and employ 5 other local kiwis to help us with our businesses. We are a close knit team and include all our helpers when we have breaks from work and tasks and enjoy sitting round and drinking tea or coffee and learning more about your life and country and telling you about ours.
We live in a very typical small NZ rural town where you will meet the locals .
By staying with is you will get to see genuine nz life and hospitality.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are looking for a single person or couple to help us with yard work and cleaning our sheds and barns and some garden work. We live on a vineyard with a cafe attached.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
2 bedrooms in our Barn that is close to our house .Both have double beds and are warm and are wifi.
What else ...
We have bikes that you are welcome to use. We have an easy to ride bike trail very close to us. We live 4km away from small town called Kurow. There are a couple of very nice cafes there and a small supermarket and little shops .
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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10/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nele & Nicole)

Nicole and Nele were the best workawayers ever. We loved hosting them.
Nicole has amazing cooking skills and we enjoyed her home baking and bread making skills.
Both girls tackled any tasks we set with enthusiasm and understood instructions perfectly.
They were a delight to host.
We would have them back anytime .
All the best for your travels

(Excellent )

22/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nele & Nicole) for host

We stayed with Karen and Murray for two month during the covid-19 lockdown. They are absolutely generous and wonderful people and their home quickly felt like a home away from home. They took such good care of us and working for them was always a pleasure. The property and the surroundings are very beautiful and there is a lot to explore. They… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Renata & Paul)

We hosted Renata and Paul for a few weeks.
We were really pleased. They are a great couple and so helpful. They were involved in physical outdoor work for the duration they were with us. They were always cheerful and did a great job no matter what task was set.
They were extremely tidy in the kitchen and very well organised.

We would certainly… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Renata & Paul) for host

We stayed for 2 weeks and a half with Karen & Murray and we really enjoyed our time spent here. The vineyard is beautiful, nestled in the Waitaki Valley, with amazing views of the nearby mountains. Our tasks were mainly vineyard related and general gardening.
We stayed near the house in a separate location with other workawayers (the lovely… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia )

We loved hosting Olivia.
For a young person Olivia shows wisdom and maturity beyond her years. She helped us in our vineyard and general garden help.
She learnt new tasks quickly and fitted in really well with other workawayers staying . Olivia was polite and was very helpful and has a great attitude to life . We would love to host Olivia again if… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Olivia ) for host

I had the pleasure of staying with Karen and Murray for about 10 days. This was by far my favorite experience in New Zealand and the best workaway I have done so far. They have been hosting workawayers for a while and it shows; the tasks are organized and clear, the communication is fast and open, and the accommodation is stellar as you will have… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Arnaud)

We really enjoyed hosting Arnaud.
He was a quick learner and helped
Us in our vineyard and gardens. When Arnaud was shown a task he did it effeciently and didnt need continual supervision. He showed initiative. We had other workawayers staying with us and Arnaud fitted in very well as a team person. He is fit and energetic and we wish him all the… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Arnaud) for host

Thanks to Karen, Murray and Geoff for this great experience! I learned so many things during my stay on the Vineyard and had a good time!!

The accommodation is very good and very soon the new kitchen for workawayers will be functional. They all like to share their knowledge and are really passionate about wine.

The work is very diverse, from… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Riley)

We loved hosting Riley.
Riley was thoughtful and considerate and was very quick to learn any new tasks .
She proved very capable helping us in the vineyard but was also very responsive to any cleaning duties.
We would gladly have Riley back . Shes a great worker and a really nice person .

(Excellent )

02/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Riley) for host

Karen and Murray & team are the definition of hospitality. They were an absolute dream first workaway experience for me. They bring energy, passion and purpose to all that they do and it's truly a pleasure to have worked with them, learned from them, and befriended them. They are sharp business owners and hard workers and inspire the same in… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (GUILLAUME) for host

Karen & Murray are guenuinely nice people very caring and warming
They never stop, always active which is and eager to share their experiences and knowledge.
They have a lot of ongoing projects
What they’ve done with the vineyard and the cellardoor is simply beautiful
They’re on the verge of finishing to build a brand new kitchen and bathroom in… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jon & Jana) for host

Best workaway ever! Karen and Murray are great people. They’re kind, flexible and very generous. They care about your experience and want you to be happy. They treat you like people, not just workers. I recommend volunteering on their vineyard - and do good work for them, they deserve it!

(Excellent )

06/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruna & Andre)

We really enjoyed hosting Andre and Bruna. They were thoughtful and helpful.
They are very easy going couple and nothing was a problem.
They were a huge help to us and we wish them all the best for travels around NZ

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Bruna & Andre) for host

My husband and I had such a great experience with Karen and Murray. We were more than welcomed to their place since the first day and the structure was just awesome! The attention given to us about comfort and food was incredible and we had a great support 24/7. The wine is one of the best we ever had and the work experience was rich even on low… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

I stayed with Karen and Murray for about two weeks helping around the gardens and vineyard. They are excellent hosts who make you feel right at home. They have a great set up for workawayers with your own area to hang out with plenty of food to eat. Karen and Murray are both great cooks and you share dinner with them several nights a week.

I… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Florian & Astrid )

Flo and Astrid, are the best workawayers we have ever had. They are very hard workers and really nice to have around. Always polite and have a good sense of humour. Flo is very handy and can help in so many ways. Astrid is always willing and is very strong and capable.
Would love to have them back should they ever want to come back to Kurow

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Florian & Astrid ) for host

The best workaway experience what we ever had. Originally our plan was to stay for one week and we stayed for three weeks. Karen and Murray are opening a cellar door in a couple of weeks and they make everything on their own. So it’s a lot of work for them, we tried our best to help them finish and we loved the work. Finally it looks amazing. We… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (josefina)

We loved having Josefina stay with us. She was energetic and always willing. Her bubbly bright personality made it a joy to have her around. Jose helped us in our vineyard and also gardening work.
She is also a great cook.
We highly recommend Jose to any hosts wanting a pleasant hard worker .

(Excellent )

27/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)

We hosted Sam for a week, and we loved having her. Polite and a hard worker. Always did what we asked of her and always helpful.
Sam fitted in with the other workaway people we had, and she was a happy addition to our 'workaway' family.

(Excellent )

26/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host

Karen and Murray were absolutely fantastic Workaway hosts that welcomed me into their home and made it feel like we were all part of a big family. Their vineyard in Kurow is a beautiful place with gorgeous views and the wine is excellent!

I helped with general house work and cleaning while I was staying here and a bit of cooking (still very proud… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Brendon & Karson)

Brendon and Karson helped us on our vineyard for over a week. We found them very helpful and courteous and would recommend them to other hosts.
Brendon is very clever with his videography and photography and both are easy going and quick learners.

(Excellent )

28/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Brendon & Karson) for host

Karen and Murray are a very fun, knowledgeable, couple who want to share the wine experience with people from all over the world. They are very passionate about creating a local wine, with a story behind it, that everyone in the community will love. With that being said, they ensure each of the WorkAwayers understands what they are doing and why… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Edo & Jolanda)

Edo and Jolanda stayed and helped us on a vineyard and property for 2 weeks. We really enjoyed their company and appreciated their work ethics and willingness to get on with the tasks . Edo and Jolanda are great cooks and helped us out on a few occasions and took over the kitchen to cook for the team .
We would welcome Edo and Jolanda back… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Edo & Jolanda) for host

We helped at the winery for two weeks and we have had the most amazing time with Karen and Murray.
They both are hard working people, very loving and helpfull, nothing is too much for them.
Their winery is topnotch and we where blown away by the structure and level of hospitality they have on their estate.
We where part of a team of eight Workaway… read more

(Excellent )

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