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Hello , I,m Bryn
A traveler ,and workaway volunteer myself during New Zealand's winter months when I head off to warmer climates.
When spring returns to New Zealand I also return to my own small hobby farm . It can become quite over grown and close to be re-wilding but the grass is still under control by a friend who cuts it just in time.
The property is about 60km south and inland from Nelson near to a small township called Tapawera.
It borders a small river that joins the Beautiful Motueka river a five minute walk away.
We have been planting many different kinds of fruit , nut trees and Thousands of natives plants ,trees along with developing a large pond for frogs and bird life plus a vegetable garden.
Currently have 500 native trees etc on order for planting this October.
The idea is the create a private Vehicle camping area and to work towards becoming self sufficient for various foods.
To reforest 400 meters of river side back to native as well as sections of the property with the aim to attract native birds, insects, fungi and all the way down to the microbobes.
We are still at the pioneer stage so are Really is best suited towards freedom campers ie( Those Traveling with own vehicle, camper van etc ) possibly waiting for the Apple picking season to start or the Hops harvest season across the road or down the road.
We provide a prime camper site spot next to the river ,all meals with frequent barbecues.
Also have a caravan and lovely small cabin also available for accommodation.
There is very limited public transport so having your own transport is best.
There is internet access by your own devices.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning about New Zealands Eco system ,lots exchange of travel experience and ideas, experiencing a local New Zealand person lifestyle.
Help
We need help with Gardening , helping plant New Zealand natives, providing habitat for wildlife.
Some native mural painting etc.
Lots of Eco projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Russian
Accommodation
Our place is for pioneers currently, freedom campers ( those travelers traveling with their own camper van ,house-bus ,house-truck ).
We do have two caravan's and a small cabin available too.
There is a kitchen , shower , camping toilet and laundry blocks.
What else ...
Bicycles are available and the Motueka river itself is really only a short walk away. The Motueka river is one of the most beautiful river around anywhere , beautiful swimming.. Nelson city is only 60km away and Abel Tasman park 70km away.
Trout fishing. motorcycle motorbike riding.
Chilling out.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (7)
We did some gardening, building and painted the caravans. He adapted the jobs to our interests, so it was actually fun for us. The property itself is really beautiful too.
Would recommend this Workaway to everyone.
I had both Boris and Greg volunteering for two weeks. They enjoyed the opportunity to have the chance to have a workout on some of the tasks. I was able to leave them to more complicated tasks unsupervised. ( Totally kitset garden shed). They were great evening company.
Both were eager to imploy their experience from their trades given the… read more
We even saved a hedgehog ! During our off times, we ride the dirt bike, walked along the river, chilled !
Everything you need here, 2… read more
I spent a week at his place in mid January painting his older camper dark green with a mural that fit the landscape on one side of it. It was SUCH a fun project.
I loved winding down in the evening by watching the beautiful sunsets, cooking dinner, and sharing stories of… read more
Sara is excellent to have as a volunteer.
Willing spent her extra energy on her tasks. Made her art work my new profile photo. She enjoyed transforming the older caravan to the surroundings. Easy to get along with.
Wish her the best of luck with the next hosts.
Has her own car also which gave her much disired independce to match her… read more
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We did some gardening, building and painted the caravans. He adapted the jobs to our interests, so it was actually fun for us. The property itself is really beautiful too.
Would recommend this Workaway to everyone.
I had both Boris and Greg volunteering for two weeks. They enjoyed the opportunity to have the chance to have a workout on some of the tasks. I was able to leave them to more complicated tasks unsupervised. ( Totally kitset garden shed). They were great evening company.
Both were eager to imploy their experience from their trades given the… read more
We even saved a hedgehog ! During our off times, we ride the dirt bike, walked along the river, chilled !
Everything you need here, 2… read more
I spent a week at his place in mid January painting his older camper dark green with a mural that fit the landscape on one side of it. It was SUCH a fun project.
I loved winding down in the evening by watching the beautiful sunsets, cooking dinner, and sharing stories of… read more
Sara is excellent to have as a volunteer.
Willing spent her extra energy on her tasks. Made her art work my new profile photo. She enjoyed transforming the older caravan to the surroundings. Easy to get along with.
Wish her the best of luck with the next hosts.
Has her own car also which gave her much disired independce to match her… read more
Bryn is a generous host and will keep you entertained sharing his many travel experiences. There are plenty of jobs to do and lots to… read more
Always keen to work despite the weather sometimes.
Hope the rest of your travels go very well for you.
If your answer is yes- go to Bryn's beautiful place and enjoy fair work with an honest and nice guy. Please help him creating a wonderful free campsite!
I definitely had… read more
I learned a lot about the local vegetation and wildlife.
Bryn is a very nice person and you can have endless conversations with him:)
I really enjoyed the time with him and I would highly recommend him to people who want to stay in the Nelson-Tasman area!!
