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Join us on our little farmlet and see how a kiwi family lives, Otago, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    So a wee bit about us...We have two children 8 and 9 years old as well as two pet dogs. 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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Plant care
    Gardening
    Animals
    Camping
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for an individual or couple to come and stay for two or three weeks from late July through August. After meeting you and seeing if you are comfortable we would love you to look after our animals while we go away for afew days. Other tasks around the place would be some cleaning and gardening.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation provided is be a double bedroom in our house, we would prefer non smokers.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Sheep

    Sheep

    Dorper breed
    Dory
    Sparkles
    Willow
    Popsicle

    Profile photo of Lowa

    Lowa (2 years)

    Grey Weimaraner

    Profile photo of Baley

    Baley (1 year)

    Black and tan Hunterway

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