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Join us and help us renovate our houseboat in Tauranga, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We have separate 1 bedroom accommodation with own bathroom, lounge dining and kitchenette for our workaway guests. My husband Mitch and I have four children aging from 6 to 14 and are very active and sociable. We enjoy food and the outdoors and would love some help on our lifestyle block. We have a few animals including chickens a kunekune pig and a sheep. We would to learn about other cultures, languages and new techniques to help us on our lifestyle block.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Drawing & painting
    Cycling
    Water sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an English speaking family who are passionate about health, well being and enjoying the outdoors and are keen to learn new ideas. I am a chef and always keen to cook and teach others

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are busy renovation a 70sq/m Houseboat and would love some help with this project

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Afrikaans: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Our Children are learning Spanish and we would love to learn more!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    1 bedroom self contained sunny and warm cottage with your own lounge and dining with a basic kitchen of fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. We can provide food for your breakfast and lunch and we will serve you a evening meal either to your cottage or join us.
    There is a dining table and couch along with a TV with access to our internet and chrome cast.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 25 mins to the gorgeous Mount Maunganui Beach. We have local Oropi Hot Pools to soak in and a stunning Otanewainuku walk with great panoramic views from the top. We have a big shopping mall approx. 15 mins away with all the shops you may need.

  • 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

    We have plenty of space to park a campervan

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Marley is a miniture Dachshund

Host ref number: 128861364147

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A small green shed with large sliding glass doors sits in a backyard, surrounded by grass, a fence, and nearby trees under an overcast sky.
A spacious, unfinished room with concrete floors, folding chairs, a blue mat, ping pong table, large windows, basic furniture, and a view of a garden.
A cozy bedroom with a neatly made double bed, soft pillows, decorative artwork, a side table, window with curtains, and a white dresser with a mirror.
A modern house with a large green lawn, patio area, outdoor furniture, lush landscaping, and clear blue sky with scattered clouds. Peaceful suburban setting.
A modern kitchen features a long island with six cushioned stools, white countertops, black appliances, open shelving, and a chalkboard fridge, adjoining a cozy living area.
A modern house with green roof, large windows, and spacious backyard. The patio has outdoor furniture, a grill, lush lawn, hedges, and blue sky overhead.
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