Help us be completely self-sustainable by growing our own organic food and soil in Tasman bay, New Zealand

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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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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.

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  Projects involving children

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

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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.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This 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!
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  Accommodation

  We can host up to 4 people in insulated cabins with power.

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  What else ...

  I could possibly offer transport from Nelson, Richmond or Motueka once a week.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I have Starlink… unlimited wifi data.

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  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.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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