We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a small organic vineyard in Nelson & Bays, New Zealand
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: 11 Jun 2025
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Host ref number: 283342369712
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Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
Amelie is a great person with far more experience than her age suggests. She is proficient with tools and is very good at anticipating what needs doing. She is capable and willing both indoors and out.
Amelie has a great personality and is a good conversationalist.
Welcome back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
Judi und Alister were amazing hosts. I loved my stay there. Their house is in the perfect location with a beautiful view over the vineyard and the mountains. The room and bathroom was clean and tidy. I did everything as work. From cleaning and cooking to gardening and working with tools. Alister and Judi alway made sure that I only do work, which
… read more I am capable for. Alister is a great chef/baker and Judi makes an amazing curry! We went fishing and sailing with Alister's boat or had big dinners. I always felt welcome and they included me to their family. We had interesting conversations and game/ movie night. Bella, the dog is wonderful and she loves to cuddle with you. And they are always happy to share some sightseeing tips about the Nelson and Abel Tasman region.
I can highly recommend Judi and Alister as a host! Hopefully we will see each other again.
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Oscar) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Alister and Judi! The work we did were gardening and weeding in their lovely garden overlooking the vineyard and the mountains. We got to try their gorgeous food, and Alister even made us a Swedish dinner! It worked well for us to share the kitchen and enjoyed the company at dinner learning about New Zealand and
… read more much more. We were always welcome to join when they went out or had people over. Their 3 dogs are very friendly. Great room and bathroom, very clean and tidy. We even got to use their tools to fix with our campervan, which we really appreciate!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
Amelie is a great person with far more experience than her age suggests. She is proficient with tools and is very good at anticipating what needs doing. She is capable and willing both indoors and out.
Amelie has a great personality and is a good conversationalist.
Welcome back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
Judi und Alister were amazing hosts. I loved my stay there. Their house is in the perfect location with a beautiful view over the vineyard and the mountains. The room and bathroom was clean and tidy. I did everything as work. From cleaning and cooking to gardening and working with tools. Alister and Judi alway made sure that I only do work, which
… read more I am capable for. Alister is a great chef/baker and Judi makes an amazing curry! We went fishing and sailing with Alister's boat or had big dinners. I always felt welcome and they included me to their family. We had interesting conversations and game/ movie night. Bella, the dog is wonderful and she loves to cuddle with you. And they are always happy to share some sightseeing tips about the Nelson and Abel Tasman region.
I can highly recommend Judi and Alister as a host! Hopefully we will see each other again.
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Oscar) for host
We really enjoyed our stay with Alister and Judi! The work we did were gardening and weeding in their lovely garden overlooking the vineyard and the mountains. We got to try their gorgeous food, and Alister even made us a Swedish dinner! It worked well for us to share the kitchen and enjoyed the company at dinner learning about New Zealand and
… read more much more. We were always welcome to join when they went out or had people over. Their 3 dogs are very friendly. Great room and bathroom, very clean and tidy. We even got to use their tools to fix with our campervan, which we really appreciate!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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