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7 Mar 2023
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Description
So a wee bit about us...We have two children 5 and 6 years old as well as one pet dog and a pony. We have sheep, cows and chickens that we breed and raise to eat. We also have a large poly tunnel for growing vegetables all year. We love the lifestyle having a small farm gives us and we would love to share it with you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If your here over the winter months we show our chickens at poultry expos which your most welcome to get involved with as it is heaps of fun!
If your here in spring there will be calves and lambs to bottle feed as well as lots of little chicks we hatch about 100 every year in spring.
You are welcome to be as involved as you wish with our little farm and to see how a kiwi family lives you can help fix fences, irrigate the pasture and feed the stock, collect eggs, cook dinner ect.
We are also regularly go hunting for deer if that is something you are interested in you would be most welcome to accompany us, we also enjoy gold panning and possum shooting.
The property is 10 min out of town and there is no public transport so you will need your own. If we are going to town we are happy to take you with us or pickup and drop off from the bus.
There is some great things to do around us, Alps to ocean cycle trail, Oamarus Victorian Precinct and steam punk, Clay Cliffs, Elephant Rock, Moeraki boulders to name a few.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are currently looking for people to help in the garden weeding and pruning shrubs as well as revitalizing out tunnel house which as gotten a bit out of control. We also need help stacking and splitting firewood.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation provided can be a double bedroom in the main house or a semi self contained sleep out with power and a wood burning fire to stay toasty in winter, there is a double bed and a single bed, your own fridge, tv and toilet but shower and kitchen facilities are in the main house, we would prefer non smokers.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
I'll always remember this stay as a lovely family. Thank you Chloe and Tom!
The kids will miss you, all the best with your travels.
Love Chloe and family.
Feedback
I'll always remember this stay as a lovely family. Thank you Chloe and Tom!
The kids will miss you, all the best with your travels.
Love Chloe and family.
