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Needs volunteer help Nelson, New Zealand. Explore 3 national parks close by.

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  • Description

    Description

    Based near a coastal village not far from Abel Tasman National Park and walks/trekking in Kahurangi National Park.
    Accommodation is a house truck and meals provided for a few hours just holding the fort and keeping the place trim and tidy..A small piece of sunny rural New Zealand and an opportunity to explore 3 national parks close by.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    A small piece of sunny rural New Zealand and an opportunity to explore 3 national parks close by.

  • Help

    Help

    In need of helpers in a rural area to assist in maintenance of rural property based near a coastal village not far from Abel Tasman National Park and walks/trekking in Kahurangi National Park. Food and accommodation (house truck) provided suitable for or one person or couple to help in either cleaning, gardening, mechanical or secretarial duties in the morning. Accommodation will be separate with cooker
    and fridge. and shower.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    House truck with cooker , shower and fridge.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You will be sharing bathroom in not a large orchard cottage, but its never bothered helpers before.

  • 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

    Electricity provided and showering etc if needed

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a large piece of driftwood in the foreground, set against a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a truck transporting a herd of sheep down a rural road, surrounded by rolling hills and grazing cattle.
The image depicts a desolate landscape with two large, rusted metal sculptures of people standing in a field under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a dock and a bird perched on it, set against a misty mountain backdrop.
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The image depicts a rural landscape with a road, trees, and hills, set against a gray sky with a watermark reading "workaway.info".
The image depicts a man sitting in front of a cluttered wooden shelf, with a painting of people in a forest hanging on the wall behind him.
The image depicts a kitchen scene with various cooking utensils and dishes, including pots, pans, and a colander, arranged on a countertop and in a dish rack.
The image depicts a serene orchard scene, featuring a tree laden with vibrant red apples, a wooden crate, and a lush green grassy area set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene at low tide, with rocks and sand exposed, set against a backdrop of mountains in the distance.
The image depicts an aerial view of a coastal town, featuring a body of water, a small town, and a sandy shoreline, with a date stamp in the bottom left corner.

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