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Spend time with us here nestled in the bush in a valley in Auckland, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    My husband and I live on 8 acres of land in West Auckland. Our son and his wife are also living on the property. We have a daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren that visit often. We live in Oratia, Waitakere, just 25 minutes from the city centre and airport. We are a 20-30 minute drive from the beautiful West Auckland beaches of Piha, Bethalls, Karikari and Muriwai. There are many forest walks very close in the Waitakere Ranges. We have 6 sheep, 3 miniature dachshund dogs, white runner ducks and chickens. We are nestled in the bush in a valley with a gentle stream at the bottom of the property which we swim in during the summer. We have a spa/jacuzi. Often we have a spare car for your use on your days off.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The scenery is beautiful and there will be time to sight see and the possibility of coming with us to various sight seeing icons around Auckland.

  • Help

    Help

    We would love to have a panel-beater or a mechanic stay with us.
    We need help with rebuilding a retro motor-home - panel beating, painting the body work, replacing the cab with a new one etc.
    We also have 3 miniature dachshunds which we breed so a love of dogs would be helpful but not crucial, but keep in mind that they are indoors with us.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a room available in our 5 bedroom house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many local sights close by and use of our car can be arranged when it is available.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Our wifi is connected all day but disconnected while we sleep. This means that from the hours of midnight through till 6.00am the wifi automatically switches off.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space here on the farm for a campervan.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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