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Marahau is a tiny little village at the very end of the road, but start of the Abel Tasman National Park. We're an eclectic bunch of Kiwis and internationals who love kayaking, boating, conservation volunteering, horse and MTB riding, canyoning, tramping and relaxing on the golden sandy beaches and lush forest. There's a wee alternative community, archery, horse trekking, 3 camp grounds, the famous Park Cafe and Fat Tui burger cart and a basic general store. Water taxi base and sea kayak and camp hire business too.
Our whanau (family) is mum Ketter, son (11) and daughter (6). We live in a beautiful home 250mt from the beach. There's a playground opposite and 4 kayaks for you to use.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our family life is busy with friends and activities, you'll get to join in the fun or just escape into the national park. We enjoy swimming, gardening and kayaking. I used to be an outdoor guide so can help with all your adventure planning in the region/NZ.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We'd love some help with cooking, cleaning, weeding, wooden deck cleaning/oiling or cubby house building. Prefer couples, pair of friends or a mature single with experience in the above.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Visitor workaway accommodation is your own private sleep out next to the house. This has a TV, queen bed, couch, dining, ensuite shower, big fridge, kitchenette and outdoor bath! Can arrange a second bed.
We make healthy family meals in the main house, we'd love you to to join in sharing cooking duties but can also negotiate doing your own food in the sleep out kitchen.
What else ...
Motueka the main town is 25mins away, Nelson 1hr10mins
Marahau Village is on a dead end road and our little shop's food supplies are very limited. Kayak,water taxi bases and 3 cafes a few hundred metres away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited WiFi, NZ speeds 😉 and workaway bedroom doesn't get great wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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