The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a red shed, a white camper van, and a black patio set, surrounded by lush green grass and a tree.
The image depicts a room with a bed, a table, and a chair, featuring a large window and a door, with a white wall and a gray floor. The room is well-lit and has a neutral color scheme.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a microwave, showcasing a functional and organized space.
The image depicts a compact room with a bed, kitchenette, and television, featuring a window, cabinets, and a microwave, with a serene outdoor view.
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Stay at a suburban house while enjoying the many tourist attractions in and around Rotorua, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    after a break for a few years, I'm back on Workaway and look forward to connecting again with people who can help maintain and improve a modest suburban home that is now on the market for sale in the tourist mecca of Rotorua...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Books
    Technology
    Politics / Social justice
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Charity work
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Rotorua is a world-renowned tourist mecca famous for Maori cultural experiences, geothermal attractions, spas, hot pools, nature & wildlife parks, biking, marathons & outdoor adventures. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and providing guests with an opportunity to recharge, relax, and get out and about enjoying Rotorua in exchange for low-stress, easy tasks.

  • Help

    Help

    This modest self-contained accommodation is available in exchange for an equally modest amount of time - 2 hours per person per night, buy and prepare your own meals.

    Flexible start/finish times to have full days free to enjoy being a tourist. There is a to-do list to maintain and present the property as well as possible - housekeeping, lawn mowing, weeding, cleaning, repairs and maintenance. Select tasks that suit the weather, your interests, and - the important part! - your abilities :) Suggestions welcomed also to make use here of any specific skills or work experience you have especially if you see something you think needs doing that is not already on my own to-do list.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Self-contained sleepout - small basic kitchenette, king size bed, private toilet and shower.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Please note I am quite introverted plus very busy with work commitments. If it is essential for you to spend lots of time being entertained by a chatty host family in an upmarket situation, this is definitely NOT the place for you. This homestay is however ideal for self-reliant, independent travellers who value privacy and their own space for a good night's sleep.

    In addition to the nearby Countdown supermarket, there are several takeaway food outlets plus a bus stop on Fairy Springs Road (SH5) a few minutes' walk away. Skyline Luge Gondola is visible from the driveway. I am on the north side of town, 3.5 kms from the Rotorua iSite bus depot.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is a 240V mains hook-up outlet on the exterior of the sleepout if you have an NZ Electrical Standards compliant power cable for your own vehicle. I now use Wireless Nation for mobile internet data in my motorhome so I no longer have unlimited fibre wifi - this is now a BYO data place.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 361981886242

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The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a red shed, a white camper van, and a black patio set, surrounded by lush green grass and a tree.
The image depicts a room with a bed, a table, and a chair, featuring a large window and a door, with a white wall and a gray floor. The room is well-lit and has a neutral color scheme.
The image depicts a compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a microwave, showcasing a functional and organized space.
The image depicts a compact room with a bed, kitchenette, and television, featuring a window, cabinets, and a microwave, with a serene outdoor view.

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