Help in our large garden on a picturesque lifestyle block at the foot of Mt Tauhara in Taupo, New Zealand.
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: 26 Apr 2025
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Left by Workawayer (LenkaS21) for host
We stayed with Glen for a week, the overall experience was good. We did chores in the garden - weeding, choping, collecting branches, leaves - and had mostly afternoon off. It was nice that we didn't have to work in rain. The family was kind, yet not very talkative and we didn't have the chance to stay longer to get closer with them. Everything
… read more was ok, if we needed something it was enough to ask.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Hiroto) for host
I stayed with Glenn 's family for 2 weeks. I mainly helped with the garden chores. The accommodation is a nice cabin with the bathroom, table, toilet, couch etc. After the job or weekends, he dropped me off at various places where I wanted to visit. And they have a big friendly dog, TJ :) Although it was my first time to do workaway, I had a
… read more wonderful time with them in Taupo.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Bruno) for host
During our stay at Gleen's house we were able to enjoy the beautiful environment that surrounds this family, we mainly helped with the garden chores which are not difficult and then we had the whole afternoon to enjoy the Lake or go for a walk around town. We felt very comfortable in the cabin that was provided for us as it has everything we
… read more needed and there was always a nice meal that gave us energy to continue our day. In general he and his mother are very kind people, always ready to help you with whatever you need and give you good advice on your trip in New Zealand. We were very enthusiastic about this experience and hope to return soon to enjoy all that Taupo has to offer.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (LenkaS21) for host
We stayed with Glen for a week, the overall experience was good. We did chores in the garden - weeding, choping, collecting branches, leaves - and had mostly afternoon off. It was nice that we didn't have to work in rain. The family was kind, yet not very talkative and we didn't have the chance to stay longer to get closer with them. Everything
… read more was ok, if we needed something it was enough to ask.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Hiroto) for host
I stayed with Glenn 's family for 2 weeks. I mainly helped with the garden chores. The accommodation is a nice cabin with the bathroom, table, toilet, couch etc. After the job or weekends, he dropped me off at various places where I wanted to visit. And they have a big friendly dog, TJ :) Although it was my first time to do workaway, I had a
… read more wonderful time with them in Taupo.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Bruno) for host
During our stay at Gleen's house we were able to enjoy the beautiful environment that surrounds this family, we mainly helped with the garden chores which are not difficult and then we had the whole afternoon to enjoy the Lake or go for a walk around town. We felt very comfortable in the cabin that was provided for us as it has everything we
… read more needed and there was always a nice meal that gave us energy to continue our day. In general he and his mother are very kind people, always ready to help you with whatever you need and give you good advice on your trip in New Zealand. We were very enthusiastic about this experience and hope to return soon to enjoy all that Taupo has to offer.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Louison Albert Henri & Gabriel Louis Alphonse) for host
We stayed with Glenn for 3 weeks. The first few days, the hosts were a bit distant with us for work and meals. As the days went by, we got to know their personality better and it was nice to stay with them. We think their project of building several houses is very interesting and we would be happy to come back to their house in several years to
… read more see the result.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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