Help on a small sheep and beef farm in Taranaki

New Zealand

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8
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27/02/2021
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We have a small sheep and beef farm in Taranaki, just out of Inglewood, 20minutes to the coast and New Plymouth and 20minutes to the mountain. We have four children, 2 at university, a 17 and 14 year old still at home. Also quite a menagere of animals, sheep, choocks, pigs, geriatric horse, dog and cattle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Help
We have so many different things you could help us with whatever you are good at!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained unit seperate to main house with either double or 2 single beds, lovely and peaceful with a beautiful outlook over the farm.
What else ...
Taranaki has alot to offer from a beautiful mountain, great countryside, surfing, walkways, beaches, cafes, shopping etc,,, and of course lovely friendly people. Come and see for yourself!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
up to 5 hours depending on the project.

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

13/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Dawn & Brad)

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(Negative )

12/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Dawn & Brad) for host

The meals were pretty good. Modern kiwi farm style. We were very well fed.

The accommodation was nice - we got to wake up to sheep and cows wandering past our cottage, which was amazing (very New Zealand). It was fairly private and quiet.

However it's hard to feel welcome when your host starts off with your stay with a random lecture on… read more

(Neutral )

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Micaël) for host

Best workaway experience so far!
It was great to spend time with this happy-lovely family. Vicki and Ross are very friendly and welcoming, I felt at ease right away. I recommend them to anyone who wants to have some gardening or farming experience. They took time to show me how to sheer a sheep or tag a calf and they provided guidance for the… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (anna) for host

We stayed 10 days with this lovely family and we really enjoyed our time ! Work was never too hard and tasks was always different and interesting. The place is so peaceful and there is beautiful views to the taranaki mount. It's close to inglewood, egmont national park and New Plymouth! Vicki and Ross are very welcoming and curious about our… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (sandra) for host

It such a shame, for me, to not put a feedback before. I spend a wonderful time with Vicky and Ross family. Jobs are various, the accommodation is amazing (big room with your own bathroom) and very sunny, the food is delicious. They make me feel like a member of their family and I share really good moment with them.
Thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Adam & Jessica) for host

We had a a good time staying with Vicki, Ross and the family :)
The accmodation and landscape was beautifuland the food was delicious! We did a variety of jobs and also learnt some new skills. The family is quite busy, so we didn't get to spend much time with them, but we still had a great time. Thank you for your generous hospitality ! :)

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanka)

Hanka was a pleasure to have for the week she stayed with us. She was a great worker and showed real initiative, we enjoyed having her and would welcome her back. Vicki

(Excellent )

13/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hanka) for host

Big thanks to Vicki,Ross and all family for wonderful week. Very easy going hosts, different household/farm tasks, flexible free time, luxurious accommodation and delicious food which started making me fat ;) wish I could come in different time of the year to be able to help with animals bit more.... Good luck!!

(Excellent )

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