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Private and secluded hideaway in nature surrounded by pets animals in Whangarei, New Zealand

New Zealand
Last activity : 24 May 2026

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Relaxed, easy-going Lifestyle block - hobby farm with friendly animals surrounded by nature.
Escape the rush and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
My property is set in a beautiful nature where you’ll wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and open space. It’s a perfect spot to slow down and recharge.
Share the space with friendly Native and pet animals and make yourself feel right at home.
This is ideal for someone who enjoys nature, appreciates a calm environment, and is happy to be part of a friendly, easy-going home in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.

🚩 Please read my profile IN FULL before applying.

‼️ Please answer all 6 questions listed in my profile.

✅ What I can offer:
- A place to stay in a peaceful and beautiful lifestyle block - a hobby farm with friendly animals
- Private room and private bathroom
- Opportunity to help with animals - Alpacas, pet sheep, pet ducks, dogs and more
- Learn how to make homemade Middle Eastern food and share meals
-Long-term stay available, depending on the number of jobs I have.

🪏 Daily tasks:
- Alpacas training
-Animals feeding
-Gardening
-Weeding
-Planting
-House cleaning
-Landscaping

🏠 Depending on the number of jobs I have and the time of the year, I can offer :

Option 1 🏡 🍔
Full board, food and private accommodation in return for 5 hours of help per day

Option 2 🏡
3 hours of help per day in return for accommodation only and shared dinner.
You are welcome to bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.
(This is my most popular choice as it gives helpers lots of time off to explore and enjoy)

Option 3 🚐
1.5 hours of help per day in return for a sheltered and secure power site for your campervan with a private bathroom and shared dinner.

↘️ Hobbies we can share:
🚴 Mountain biking
🥾 Hiking
🎯 Target shooting
🎸 Guitar playing
🚲 Indoors biking
🎬 Movies
💻 Gaming

⚠️ Please take note:
-No bus service to the area, you will need a vehicle to get here
-You need to be a mature person with basic knowledge and experience in the jobs I listed above

📝 How to apply:
Please write a short message and answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite animal?
2. What are your hobbies?
3. What is your relevant work experience?
4. What are your relevant skills?
5. How can you contribute to the work and lifestyle here?
6. If you don't have any reviews on your profile,
Please provide links to relevant references or social media accounts.

I receive a large number of applications, so answering my questions will increase your chances. of being selected

Your host: Nico
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Technology
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Photography
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Animals
Fitness
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The place is very peaceful with native trees around, two streams running through the property and two large ponds with waterfalls, ducks, eels, frogs, fish and other water birds.
You will learn how to live in harmony with wild and domestic animals, how to recycle water, waste, food and plants for the benefit of your land, and how to create an environment that can provide food and shelter for yourself and for all living creatures around you.
Help
Help is needed mainly with animal care - feeding and exercising, landscaping, care of trees and other plants, spreading organic fertiliser, seasonal help with the alpacas and cleaning and tidying tasks in the house and on the property.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The house is new and you will have your own private bedroom and private bathroom.
What else ...
The place is just a short drive from beautiful bays and beaches, plenty of DOC walks and some secret spots I can show you. I am a keen mountain biker and can take you and your bike to the best trails around.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed settelite internet and WiFi are available. Flexible working hours to accommodate your needs.
Space for parking camper vans
Private and secured power site for campervan, close to the house and all the amenities available all year round.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Ducks
Snails
Alpacas
Fish
Ducks
Sheep
Dog

Host ref number: 333625319915

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8 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah)

Deborah may not have a farming background but she is a natural at handling animals and looking after your pets. She did a few amazing jobs in the gardens and transformed the place exactly how I envisioned it. She has great common sense so every job you give her will get done in such a way. She is clean and tidy and left her room and bathroom… read more

(Excellent )

4 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Deborah) for host

I had a wonderful time at Nico's beautiful place. It was so nice and peaceful...
Nico was an amazing host, cooked some delicious middle eastern food, he was kind, accomodating and we had very interesting conversations. The highlight of my stay was definitly the sheep shearing...!
It is also a good location to explore the surroundings and there… read more

(Excellent )

21 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Albany)

Albany arrived as a worker and left as a friend. From the moment she walks through the door, it felt like a visit from a long-lost family member then a Workaway volunteer. As a country girl, she has the amazing ability to connect with all the animals and understand every aspect of farm life. She is very friendly and able to communicate in a… read more

(Excellent )

21 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Paige)

Paige was very pleasant to have around, she is well mannered and very respectful. She worked on one of my landscaping project completely unsupervised and the results were better than expected. She worked very hard and was very organised and dedicated to the job.
She managed her own time, daily work load and developed a system to do everything in… read more

(Excellent )

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8 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah)

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Deborah) for host

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Albany)

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Paige)

(Excellent)

25 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host

I had a really great experience staying with Nico and all the animals! Nico is really patient and knowledgeable about the surrounding sights to explore, and the work is very fair. The puppies (fully grown) are very cute and friendly and they will keep you great company while you work. The property is also really beautiful, and there's wildlife… read more

(Excellent)

24 Jan 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Cindy)

Cindy is very friendly and polite. Upon her arrival, She connected with everyone, and the animals absolutely loved her from first sight. She did all her jobs to the highest standard and continued doing chores that needed doing even if not asked for. She kept the house clean and tidy and left everything she touched in much better condition then it… read more

(Excellent)

17 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Kristen) for host

My ten days with Nico, Shar and all of their animals was such a great experience. They were so flexible as to when I did the desired jobs - which allowed me to go on adventures around Whangarei and Northland, and they both were very clear when explaining what they expected of me for each task. They both have so much knowledge about the area as… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristen)

Kristen is a super friendly girl, highly motivated and was willing to contribute and improved anything she had to do with. She did all her jobs to the highest standard and made sure they done properly and as requested. She also work very hard and efficient and did many extra jobs without being asked to. She is clean and tidy with a good eye for… read more

(Excellent)

18 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Helen & Sandro) for host

Nico and Shar are a friendly and welcoming couple. We stayed for 2 weeks and helped by weeding, planting and spreading mulch in the garden in addition to some general cleaning jobs and helping to shear the alpacas. The tasks were always clearly explained to us the day before along with where we could find all the necessary materials. Shar was away… read more

(Excellent)

14 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & Sandro)

Helen and Sandro are friendly, helpful and hard working couple.
They can do any job quickly and efficiently and always willing to do more then asked for.
They kept the place clean and tidy and did everything possible to make the place looking good even and do extra jobs even if not asked for.
They are very good with all the animals and they… read more

(Excellent)

9 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

The stay at Nico and Shar's was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. I spent a week at their lovely property and helped them around the house and in the garden. They were very welcoming when I arrived and made me feel home. The tasks were simple and fun to work on and Nico or Shar would explain them to me patiently every… read more

(Excellent)

9 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa was kind and helpful and always good to be around. She worked above and beyond what was expected from her and always did it with a smile on her face. She is very mature and has a lot of life experiences and can do just about any job you ask her to do. She kept the house clean and tidy and the dogs just loved spending time with her. She baked… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jun 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)

Florian is kind and helpful and fitted perfectly into our life style. He is a hard working guy, capable of many tasks and will do his job till you absolutely happy with it. He is nice to be around, clean, tidy and respectful and got along very well with all our animals. We highly recommend him and we sure he will.fit in to any environment and any… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host

I spend about a week with Nico and Shar and it was really nice and laid back. There is a lot to explore, they are always up for a good talk and can give loads of recommendations. Plus they have super cute dogs! I really enjoyed my stay and learned quite a bit about gardening and a relaxed lifestyle. Overall an amazing experience and I can only… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Léanne)

Léanne is highly motivated, hard working girl that will do above and beyond her daily duties and will make sure her jobs done to perfection.
She fitted in from the first minute she arrived and made sure she understood how everything worked so she can contribute in the best way she can.
Léanne is calm and relaxed and a real pleasure to be around.… read more

(Excellent)

1 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Léanne) for host

I’ve spent 6 days at Nico’s place and it was amazing. At my arrival, Nico was already really friendly and wanted me to get comfortable before we look at the tasks I would have to accomplish the next day. He’s really well organized and will patiently explain you everything in details. I’ve enjoy spending my day on the property, doing my tasks at my… read more

(Excellent)

24 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I spent an unforgettable week at Nico's estate. From the get go, Nico was kind, welcoming, and made me feel right at home. On the first day, Nico gave me ample time to settle in, he made me his famous homemade hummus, he gave me a thorough tour of the grounds, and requested I complete a few simple chores before letting me go to town to pick up… read more

(Excellent)

20 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

I had the privilege of having Sara around, working on some of my landscaping projects and having lots of fun in between. Sara can work unsupervised and do an amazing job, following my instructions and also adding a personal touch to the job.
She does not afraid of hard work and will give all she can till the job is done. Sara is kind and has a… read more

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I really enjoyed staying with Nico and his animals on a very beautiful farm. He puts a lot of passion into his place what you can see and feel while staying at his place. It's very peaceful and quiet, perfect to relax after work and watch the animals playing around. Nicos place is very clean and tidy & I felt very comfortable right away. I really… read more

(Excellent)

11 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah has quite a few amazing talents and photography is one of them. She stayed here for a few days and took some of the most amazing photos anyone ever took of the property. She can also work very hard and efficient and did many extra jobs without being asked for. She is clean and tidy with a good eye for detail. She pointed out every job she… read more

(Excellent)

4 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

We spent a wonderful week at Nico's little paradise. From the first moment, we felt very welcome. Nico is funny and kind. He was working during weekdays, so that gave us the opportunity to plan our daily schedule by our own. The workload was not too heavy, so we did some day trips after or before work to explore the beautiful coastline around… read more

(Excellent)

26 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Boris & Andrea are a talented couple that can do just about anything you throw at them efficiently and in a short time. Boris is a hobby chef that can make any basic food preparation to a fine art.
Andrea took over the housekeeping to the highest standards I have seen for a while. They kept the house clean and tidy and done more than I expected… read more

(Excellent)

3 Dec 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gordana)

Gordana has many skills and can do any job perfectly. She has great attention to details and takes pride in her work.
She is kind and pleasant to be around and very thoughtful. She respects her surrounding and fit in within straight away.
She made sure she understood all the jobs and most of the time did them better than expected.
She is clean and… read more

(Excellent)

3 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Gordana) for host

It has been a wonderful experience to stay at this lovely place! I spent a few days with Nico, his cute dog Ceiba and his friendly alpacas.
The house is modern, comfortable and clean. The landscape around the house is amazing!
Nico is a nice, friendly and generous person, with extremely good sense of humor! He is always ready for a nice chat and… read more

(Excellent)

16 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host

I spend 6 days with Nico and I really enjoy every day. It is very beautiful and peacefull at Nico´s estate and after the work for the day is done (not more than 3 hours) you can do what ever you like. Nico is a very friendly, hard working guy with a great sense of humor and an eye for details. Most oft the time he is at work but when he has some… read more

(Excellent)

9 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)

Victoria is one of the most friendly and helpful helper you will find.
She can do any job quickly and efficiently and always willing to do more then she asked for.
She keep the place clean and tidy and will do everything possible to make the place looking good even and do extra jobs even if not asked for.
She is very good with animals and… read more

(Excellent)

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