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Description
My teenage daughter and I live on a property in Tasman bay inside the Abel Tasman National Park which is about a 40 minute drive from Motueka. Our property is over 800 acres of hilly terrain, mostly Beech forest with several paddocks used for grazing our sheep and alpacas. We are quite isolated and off-grid using solar power, gas, and firewood for heating etc. There is little to no phone signal coverage but we offer wifi capability through Starlink.
Our aim is to be completely self-sustainable by growing our own organic food and growing organic soil. We have a natural water source which is pumped via a ram pump system into several water storage tanks.
There are several local outdoor activities available including a 35 minute walk to Harwood's hole carpark or to the beginning of the Rameka Track. You could also hike to the Abel Tasman Great Walk track via either the Awapoto hut to Totaranui beach or via the Castle Hill hut to the Anchorage hut. For the mountain biking enthusiasts there is the Rameka track (to Takaka township in Golden bay) or the Canaan Loop just down the road. so much to see and do.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This property will appeal to those who enjoy forest walks, birdsong, peaceful and tranquil surroundings, privacy, and learning how to grow food and work with the land. This land is a special place for those who practice meditation as there are many many ideal places to be alone in beautiful and inspiring natural surroundings.
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening, landscaping, general maintenance and upkeep (building experience a plus), creating another growing space, ideas of developing the land with a love and reverence for nature.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I studied Spanish at University (hace mucho años!-) for fun while doing a science degree. I enjoyed it very much. I have travelled to Spanish speaking countries and practiced conversational Spanish a little. I would love to practice more… me gusta practicar mas la lingua bonita!
Accommodation
We can host up to 4 people in insulated cabins with power.
What else ...
I could possibly offer transport from Nelson, Richmond or Motueka once a week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have Starlink… unlimited wifi data.
Space for parking camper vans
This is possible however we are not equipped to provide power to a campervan or motor home. However, charging facilities are available in the cabins.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (7)
She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
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She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
Lulu was a fantastic workawayer here at Ohakatapu! She worked hard and got along with everybody. Lulu has a very cheerful personality and it was such a pleasure to have her here and getting to know her. Lulu would be welcome back (again!-) anytime. I highly recommend her to any other host. All the best Lulu!
I can only recommend it.
Thanks for a wonderful time!
Yvette's kind, very flexible, accommodations are very nice.
And the nature around is quite amazing. ❤️✨
