Help out on a Kiwifruit Orchard in the Bay of Plenty near Tauranga, New Zealand

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11/09/2020
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Hi, My wife and I live on a Kiwifruit Orchard in the Bay of Plenty near Tauranga. There are only the 2 of us at home but we do share with our fur babies, 2 dogs and a cat.We are into food and eat quality NZ meat, and would love to host some willing travellers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like to share the experience of helping on the orchard and surrounding grounds, as we are getting the garden ready to create a wedding venue.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a room with queen size bed in the house and during the summer if you choose there is a caravan as well.
What else ...
We are close to beaches, golf courses, and a short drive to shops and Mt Maunganui. Rotorua and Hobbiton are 1 hour drives away.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (22)

25/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bas & Suzanne) for host

Dear fellow workawayers, we couldn’t recommend this place enough if you:

- Love to work hard in a stunning area of birdsong, trees and flowers
- Want to eat amazingly delicious food out of an infinite pantry, made freshly everyday with love and care
- Like to watch series/movies at the end of the day in a ‘’home cinema’’ with high quality sound… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Melodie) for host

Shame on me, I forgot to leave a feedback. Dan, Mandy and the Pakistani were very kind during all my workaway with them. It was perfect for a first workaway. Meals were delicious, work very interesting. I will never forget this family.

(Excellent )

06/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Melodie)

Melodie was an absolute pleasure to have around. Although she was a little shy in the beginning she warmed up and became part of the family. Melodie was very keen to try new things and worked very hard on the orchard. Also if you ask her nicely and have all the ingredients Melodie makes the best crepes for breakfast.

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aymeric)

Aymeric or Em as he became known to us came for 2 weeks and left 3 months later and left as part of the family. He applied himself well to many tasks and projects and was always prepared to give his best. So much so that at the end of one days digging he felt a little tired and worn out because he had put so much effort in. In fact we had so much… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aymeric) for host

Welcome to the train station ! (Always busy!)

I will never forget this experience. Sometimes the workaway become a new part of life.
Mandy and Dan, are a lovely couple who love share their lucky life with you.

It was hard to leave that place:
- The meals are differents and always good.
- Mandie and Dan are always kind, and find a place in this… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fabrizio & Harmonie) for host

If you’re looking for the perfect Workaway, you’ll definitely find it in Dan and Mandie’s place. They are really big-hearted hosts, doing everything to make you feel part of their family. We spent 4 amazing weeks and we would have stayed more. They provide a VIP bedroom and bathroom in their stunning house, as well as royal meals: they both cook… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

It was such a pleasure to have Claire and her friends help us on the orchard. Claire is such a willing worker and with such great spirit that she will fit in anywhere. Mandie and I wish her all the very best as she continues her travels.

(Excellent )

19/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

Such a nice place and people! Me and my friends stayed there for two weeks and we had trouble to leave this family as it felt we became part of it...!
Thank you very much for your kindness, generosity and your delicious meals!!!

(Excellent )

10/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Feliciano) for host

Certainly my best workaway place since I began to travel, everything was just perfect. Dan and Mandy are fabulous people, they are so generous and give so much love to the people they meet. The place is gorgeous and the work in the kiwi orchard was really interesting for me, because I had never seen one before. Thank you again for this dream stay,… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alison & Stephen)

Well Rusty you did it again, reading such wonderful feedback from you and Pete got the sobs going again.
All you hosts in workaway land, if you get the chance take on Alison and Steve (Alison A.K.A Rusty because she never stops and Steve A.K.A Pete just because he needed a nick name) do so, they are the best company and great workers who fit so… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alison & Stephen) for host

Oh my goodness what can I say, Steve & I stayed with Dan & Mandie for 8 nights. They live in a fantastic spot, their house is stunning, the garden & grounds are amazing, Pepper & Bear the dogs and Possom the cat are really adorable....even for me who doesn't "do fur".
We had such fun, amazing food every day, great conversations over a glass of… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hagen Alexander)

Hagen stayed with us for 1 week and fitted well into the family. He is a warm and hard working young man who was very appreciative of all the things that are done for him. He is quick to learn new things and I recommend Hagen for any workaway experience he follows in the future. Good Luck Hagen.

(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte & Ben)

Another outstanding result from workaway. As soon as Ben and Charlotte arrived at home they felt like part of the family. The fitted in so well and were very willing workers. They kept us entertained with their great English humour and never shied away from the many and varied jobs they undertook. We have no hesitation to recommend Ben and… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Ben) for host

Wow .!! Where to start, we was absolutely speachless when we walked into their beautiful home, Dan and Mandie are the warmest most generous hosts you could wish for..they were super interesting with lots to talk about and we just loved nattering with them over a glass of wine
We loved volunteering helping with gardening, up keep of the orchard… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney & Chris)

How to watch a great couple fit into the family. It was a real treat to have Chris and Courtney help on the orchard and around the farm. I checked their bags to make sure the old tractor didn't leave with them as they became very attached to it.

We miss Chris playing his guitar and signing for us and Courtney sitting back with pride at her man… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Courtney & Chris) for host

Hi! We are Chris and Courtney and we stayed with Dan and Mandy in April/May 2016. We've been very late in leaving feedback so sorry about that!

We spent an amazing 6 weeks on the Kiwi farm. We were given all sorts of jobs to do, all genuinely useful so it was great to see the fruits of our labour and Dan and Mandy really appreciated all the… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)

Simon was an absolute pleasure to have stay with us, he was ready with a smile always and had a great sense of humour. Simon worked well on the orchard and fitted in with the family instantly. We where all sad to see him leave and look forward to next year. Travel well my friend and see you next year.

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

Hi there!
My stay with Dan and Mandie was beautiful. I planned to stay just one week but it became 2 weeks (at a certain point the trip must go on ;)) and I enjoyed every second on the orchard :).
The work is good and varies. Its fun to work with Dan on the orchard or with Mandie in the garden.

I would definitely recommend to workaway on this… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Thibault) for host

Thank you Dan & Mandi for your welcome, it reign a very good feeling in your "Home". It was a pleasure to work on your new cottage.
Thank you too for my birthday, you make me feel like if i was with my family, so far of them.
It was hard to leave you but the trip need to continue...

(Excellent )

09/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault)

Tibo has just left after living with our family for 2 weeks. During that time he worked well and did a wide variety of jobs all willingly. He became such a member of our family that he even when out with our 2 sons for a nights entertainment. I highly recommend Tibo to any family looking for a willing worker and very interesting person. Best of… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadja & Carolin)

Nadja and Caro were an absolute pleasure to have around, they worked diligently and fitted into our family seamlessly. It was great to watch them experience new things and I hope they carry the memories of their stay with them for years to come.

Dan and Mandie.

(Excellent )

21/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nadja & Carolin) for host

Leaving Mandy & Dan felt like leaving well-known, good friends. We stayed with them for around one week and enjoyed every second. We love Dan's sense of humour and Mandy's lovely and warm manner. Their two dogs are so cute and Pepper is aways hungry :-D!
We mainly worked in their huge kiwi fruit orchard. It was a physically challenging work but… read more

(Excellent )

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