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19 Jan 2026
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Hello lovely travellers!
We have just moved into our new big home in Ohakune and we’d love to welcome you to spend some time together exploring this new place.
We are discovering Ohakune ourselves and so far it looks like a good mountain biking place with a big adventure playground for adults and kids alike.
We’ve got an indoor ping pong table and a lot of indoor space to share with you. You’ll also have your own bedroom as we are renting a home that used to serve as a lodge.
My preference is to exchange accomodation, wifi, showers etc for 12-15 hours of work a week. Bring your own food and together with your basket and my basket we whip up budget friendly and devious meals for all. You can have your own space in the fridge and your own room as well.
I’d love to receive support with caring for children, cleaning, teaching my children a variety of skills including French and Dutch!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This beautiful place is located near mountain ruapehu, from my discovery now there is a lot of walks and mountain biking tracks available. in the winter there is skiing. there is also a swimming pool open in the summer. A squash centre, gym and indoor climbing centre.
I can’t wait to fill in this section with more clarity in the near future.
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Help
Hello,
I would love to experience someone who enjoys variety while being present with my children. Someone who can balance the playfulness of children while noticing work and join in where needed as needed.
In the morning I love having some time to create an art course, practise NVC or dedicate to personal growth and help in the kitchen, organising the day as well as help with my younger children would bring a lot of ease and joy to my day.
There is also room to work on the projects outdoors like creating a floor is lava Tracy, create more adventure for my children in the garden or teach them basketball skills.
I'd love to welcome someone flexible and fun, a role model who can assist and guide my children towards self responsibility especially around free exploration (art, fishing, cooking, cleaning skills etc) and supporting them with cleaning up after themselves.
At the moment I offer accomodation only for an exchange of 2.5 -3 h of your time Monday to Friday. Weekends are free and bring your own food to add to the fridge and together with what you bring and what we have in the house we cook a meal for all.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Maori: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I CAN OFFER FRENCH, DUTCH AND ENGLISH SUPPORT as well as non violent communication guidance.
Accommodation
We live in a house that is set up for a backpackers or motel. There is lots of space including an arcade area, indoor soccer game and ping pong table.
What else ...
During your time off there are walking tracks, surfing beaches close by, there is a cinema, a museum and library within 5 minutes and three different swimming pools in town. Only 1 hour from here there are also surfing dunes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking space that is fenced of and secure away from the road, it does get pretty cold here.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Kyra
Kyra
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My "work" consisted primarily of playing with the children and helping a little around the house (doing the dishes, cleaning up, etc.).
The children and their lovely dog immediately welcomed me openly and made it very easy for me to settle in. Of course,… read more
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My "work" consisted primarily of playing with the children and helping a little around the house (doing the dishes, cleaning up, etc.).
The children and their lovely dog immediately welcomed me openly and made it very easy for me to settle in. Of course,… read more
She is thoughtful, playful with the kids, awesome with animals and so helpful all around the house.
I've loved having her around us and trust she will make any family happy.
Wishing this lady all the best, safe travels and a happy life!
Love,
Sandra and the kids!
it has been a pleasure having you here. You went above and beyond our expectations and thank you for being a peaceful presence around our house.
Thanks a million and best wishes with your travels!
Awesomeness from the Vanbelle's
xxx
