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I am a retired multi-creative/alternative healer, a globalite living in Rawene, in The Far North of New Zealand. I am restoring 1000m2 land in the village . It has an ancient sacred puriri trees and wonderful water views. I need help with garden tasks and/or support for a online non-profit community project, but most importantly be delightful mindful/aware company. This sacred place is drug/alcohol free and vegetarian.
Set up is basic: I live in a cabin with a composting toilet and bath in a greenhouse and a wonderful outdoor shower. There is a caravan where you will sleep, morning decks for yoga or similar. Village has 2 food shops, 2 cafes, a gallery, 2 gift shops and a fish 'n' chips shop... and the ferry to Kohukohu, another quaint village. Swim at stunning Omapere beach (25min by car) , or in the harbour (7 min walk). I have lived a very unconventional life, lived in various places around the world. I am gay so just that you know. It should not matter, but I know it still does. So a special welcome to gay/queer travellers. You will stay in the 1 bedroom caravan, has a double bed. Your own transport will be best. 45 min to kauri Forest, 1:10 bay of islands, 3 hours Cape Reinga.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Water sports
Videography
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Writing
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Conscious living and healing if interested. How to create a simple habitat. Sharing stories and wisdom: I have lived an unconventional and creative life thus far and in many places around the world. I offer ecstatic dances on Monday nights in the village. Free sailing classes on Sunday’s.
Help
Garden tasks and/or support for an online non-profit community project.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish and Italian.
Accommodation
Sleeping options: a double bedroom in a 1-bedroom caravan. Drug/alcohol/smoke free. Power available. Vegetarian cooking (taking turns). Simple compost toilet, outdoor bath. Washing machine on site. Best suited for males because of outdoor shower.
What else ...
Swim in the Hokianga harbour (7 min walk, but muddy waters), or at stunning Omapere beach (clear water, 25min by car) have pick nick sunset dinner at Omapere beach, 2 cafe's 5 min walk. Visit kauri forests. Meet the local artist-in-residence. Take the ferry from Rawene to Kohukohu, and visit the gallery there. Nearby (expensive) hot pools. No public transport apart from the ferry across the harbour. Learn how to sail (free on Sundays). 1:10min to Kerikeri and Bay of Islands. Take overnight trip (or longer) to Cape Reinga (3 hours one way). Whangarei 1:45 drive.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You will need your own internet connection, I have no wifi. I use my mobile to hotspot my laptop. You can hotspot from my phone if needed I have unlimited data.
Space for parking camper vans
Small vans can be parked on site, but it is right next to the street. Power/water/washing machine available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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