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Help out around our lifestyle block on the edge of Arrowtown, central Otago, New Zealand

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Pam and Chris are an older couple into our 70's but still active and Chris works part time. Pam is a retired teacher and Chris is an aviation consultant. We have a 1 ha lifestyle block on the edge of Arrowtown in Central Otago, NZ. We grow flowers, olives and vegetables and lots of grass. We stopped skiing last year and Pam has a new hip which limits her mobility. I am a handyman and love old cars - we have a few, so any mechanical skills always welcome. I also pretend to restore old caravans. We can offer your own space and facilities in a modern house in return for 4-5 hrs a day and meals and a beer at the end of the day. Mainly garden work but the house always needs attention as does my 6 bay garage.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Elderly Companionship
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have an amazing view over the Queenstown Wakatipu Basin, and in the past we sold our produce at markets for fun. Nowadays we give most of our oil and flowers away and concentrate on our own vegetables. Chats around the fire at night a requirement.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Mainly garden work and trees but the house always needs attention as does my 6 bay garage. Carpenter or joiner or mechanical engineer will always be welcome!

    Couples are welcome as are singles and we can cater for most dietary requirements. We have spent some time in France so we enjoy French people. Pam has travelled extensively so loves travel conversations.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Modern house. Own separate facilities - Bathroom, Kitchen, living, TV, space. Rooms inside the house not always available as we have a BnB, but we have a cosy caravan which we park next to the house to sleep in and use the rest of the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    5 minutes from Arrowtown main street and 3 golf courses. Very private 1 ha location. Many trails and walks and tracks at our back door and our local pub 'The Tap'. The Arrow river is right there - gold mining gear available with 101 lessons.

  • 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

    No restrictions . We have inherited a cat - 'Jack'

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    'Jack'

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The image depicts a man and woman harvesting olives from a yellow crate in a field, with a truck visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a vintage yellow car parked in a lot, surrounded by people, with a building and mountains visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene mountainous landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a clear sky, bathed in warm sunlight, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a California Quail standing on a wooden surface, facing right, with a blurred background of rocks and gravel.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a body of water, with a few individuals standing on the shore and others in the water. The scene appears to be a recreational setting.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large building with a parking lot, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a majestic mountain range under a vibrant rainbow.
The image shows a man holding up a large fish in front of a mountainous landscape, wearing a hat and sunglasses, with a serious expression on his face.
The image shows a vintage race car, likely from the 1950s, with a distinctive design and prominent front grille, parked on a road or track, surrounded by a grassy area.
The image features a California Quail standing on a wooden surface, facing right, with a blurred palm tree in the background and a watermark reading \"workaway.info\".
The image depicts a kitchen with a table and chairs, featuring a large island with a sink and a stove, surrounded by a wooden floor and a wall with a window.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a mountain range, featuring a body of water and lush greenery, set against a clear blue sky. The scene exudes tranquility and natural beauty.

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