Ex-guesthouse and kiwi family in Whataroa, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are a family of four (with one family member currently living/working away from home) in an old guesthouse, on the beautiful wild West Coast of New Zealand. We are located an hour south of Hokitika, and 30 minutes north of Franz Josef Glacier. If you love nature, hiking, fishing, hunting, exploring.. you’ll love it here.
  
  We are not hosting solo males at this time (I’m sorry, we’re sure you’re lovely but it’s a safety thing).
  
  It’s a large building on a very large property, and it’s hard to keep up with it on our own, especially as we have “real” jobs now too.
  
  There is work in the gardens, mowing lawns, cleaning, organising, painting, walking the dog.. but also a lovely warm home and good company. We love meeting people and making new friends.
  
  The children are aged 14 and 15 and will respect your space but are also great fun. There is a very energetic young Labrador, an elderly but very cuddly Manx cat and a cockatiel who acts friendly but it’s a trap.
  
  We do recommend having your own car to make the most of the area - we’re some kilometres from the nearest town (though right on the main highway) and our place can feel quite isolated if you can’t go anywhere - though we’re happy to drop you off or pick you up if your destination aligns with our plans for the day.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you want to experience life with a very relaxed rural kiwi family, we fit that bill! We love to share our skills and learn from you, give you advice on local attractions, hikes, or you can just simply relax or read a book.

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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

  We ask for about 4 hours help per day, five days per week, as well as participating in our family's normal daily housework. I’m not the time police, we work around your plans so you can make the most of your time here.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We provide a private room with your own bathroom, wifi, and your main meals. You provide your own snacks. If you do have a specific diet (vegan/veg/allergies) you'll need to bring your own proteins and specialty foods to hold you over for a few days, until we know more about you and can order what you need. There are no grocery stores here.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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