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Our property is in a quiet, secluded part of Tauranga and you will stay with us in the house in your own double room.
We have great views that look out over Tauranga and a swimming pool which is great in the summer to cool down after working in the garden.
We have extensive flower gardens, a productive vegetable patch and have many different fruit trees in the orchard. Help with general maintenance, pruning and weeding are definitely on the agenda.
Chris and I have two lifestyle blocks between us and you will help out on both. We have sheep, cows, chickens and dogs.
You can help with their care and learn about breeding and keeping them.
You will meet my children who are in their 30's and my granddaughter who is 17.
I am a nurse and do some part-time work. Chris is a retired Doctor.
We have been hosting overseas people for many years and love meeting people from all over the world, and finding out about life in different cultures.
Our family is very keen on hunting and fishing and gathering our own food, we go hunting often for deer. Fishing is also a hobby and we are lucky to have fresh fish for dinner as often as we like. You will get the chance to go fishing and learn to fish if you have never done it before.
We invite you to come and stay if you are adaptable, outgoing, hardworking and willing to fit in and learn, but can guarantee you will have a great time here!
Most of our exchangees become part of the family!
We can cater for those who are Gluten Intolerant.
We enjoy trying recipes from around the world and encourage you to do some cooking. We expect help with the dishes and cleaning up. This is a normal part of living in a family and is not considered part of the 5 hours per day.
At the moment we need help with a painting and building project and property maintenance i.e weeding, planting, pruning etc.
Having transport is an advantage.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Events & social
Farming
Plant care
Photography
Music
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy the interaction with people from other countries, enjoy trying new recipes and showing them the Kiwi lifestyle.
We can help with English if extra skills are required.
We live in an amazing city, 10 minutes from the beach
Help
We are a busy family and really appreciate extra help around the property and on special projects involving building and painting that we have going on.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Learnt French at school
Accommodation
Private double room with own shower and toilet.
Meals with the family.
What else ...
We offer to teach you to fish. There are lots of activities and nice places to visit in Tauranga. The beach is 10 minutes drive away and the Kaimai Forest Park and McClaren Falls Park about 20-30 minutes drive. Rotorua is 45 minutes away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Happy to discuss options
Space for parking camper vans
Usually workawayers stay in our house but there is room for van parking
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Cheeko
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Beautiful scenery, lovely animals, incredible food and a warm welcoming attitude.
Plus the bed was very nice.
I enjoyed my time here and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this family.
Highly recommend!
Always clean and tidy.
Enjoy the next part of your journey, and above all have fun!
She is well organised, clean and tidy.
She has an excellent work ethic, is mature, capable, friendly and fun. She readily turned her hand to any tasks she was asked to do.
She cooked some delicious German inspired meals… read more
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Beautiful scenery, lovely animals, incredible food and a warm welcoming attitude.
Plus the bed was very nice.
I enjoyed my time here and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this family.
Highly recommend!
Always clean and tidy.
Enjoy the next part of your journey, and above all have fun!
She is well organised, clean and tidy.
She has an excellent work ethic, is mature, capable, friendly and fun. She readily turned her hand to any tasks she was asked to do.
She cooked some delicious German inspired meals… read more
