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Description
Lindy and I have a small ski lodge in picturesque Methven after spending time working and travelling around the world.
Our lodge is only 300m from the centre of town which has great pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and other amenities. Methven is close to the mountains which offer excellent hiking, skiing, hunting, and fishing opportunities.
We have volunteered overseas and think we know what makes a good host. While we love travelling, having travellers stay is the next best thing as we love learning about other cultures and experiences.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Books
Adventure sports
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Winter sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love travelling and love learning about different cultures. Here you will see what small town rural life is like in NZ and experience the NZ outdoors.
Help
We are looking for a self-motivated couple who are keen to help us with projects around the lodge.
While some of the help might be fairly basic, we won't ask you to do anything we wouldn't do ourselves. We will try and make the help as fun as possible and will do tasks with you when we can. So, if you are happy to get stuck in with some improvements/projects/maintenance around the lodge, some cooking, and pet care while enjoying what Methven has to offer, please contact us.
Experience in painting and carpentry would be a positive
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Beginner
Accommodation
You'll have your own room with ensuite, tv, free wifi, and a shared kitchen and big chill out lounge with logfire.
What else ...
Close Methven are the mountains for mountainbiking, hiking or running, great country golf courses, excellent fishing, and the Lord of the Rings site (Edoras).
We are easy going and friendly and love the outdoors.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Tyler was great. He has a peaceful quiet manner and just goes about his work quietly and independently with no fuss. Highly recommended. Jobs included painting garage floor, replacing timber decking and cooking,
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Tyler was great. He has a peaceful quiet manner and just goes about his work quietly and independently with no fuss. Highly recommended. Jobs included painting garage floor, replacing timber decking and cooking,
Bert and Lindy
there was a great breakfast with fresh selfmade orange/apple… read more
Big hugs <3 (and kisses for… read more
The work was really fair and easy and the food was great !!
The customer in the ski-lodge were always nice as well & i always had good company. They have a cute puppy who i could take care off, i really enjoyed it.
Methven is a really peaceful and small place!… read more
Bert and Lindy
