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Dog sit and enjoy the amazing view of historic Russell and Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We will be going to Australia to visit family . . Ww are away from August 4 to august 24. Prefer someone to start around August 1-3 . Our house has a 360 degree view of historic Russell & we can see both flag poles from our lounge. We're over the water from Opua (car Ferry) and 7 min.drive away from the town of Russell- so a Car Is needed. Our 8 year old golden lab requires a daily walk (or 2) and loves company.gardening /weed clearing work also needed.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Charity work
    Nature
    Sailing / Boating
    Winter sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Great walking trails and history right at your doorstep.

  • Help

    Help

    Dog sitting and walking plus possible help in the garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A king sized bed room in house. Use of all kitchen & laundry facilities. Place to park car or camper an on site. You will need to provide your own food when owners are not there. They will feed you otherwise. Some neighbours may pay you for casual garden help.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are garden projects that we can add in exchange for $ or food.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Can park near the house and plug in.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Poppy (6 years)

    Golden Lab

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