Help with gardening and general tasks in vicinity of Hobbiton, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My husband and I have relocated a home onto 2 acres in the countryside approximately 30 minutes from Hobbiton. We are surrounded by dairy farms and are midway between Matamata and Te Aroha. It is a picturesque, safe location with beautiful mountain views. We have 2 adult daughters who live elsewhere. We have 3 dogs ( Golden Retrievers) and some chickens. We have a large garden which requires lots of weed control so we are looking for people who like to help out in the garden! We both go to work most days.
    Because we are in the country it is important that you have your own transport.
    We are located approximately 20 minutes from Matamata and Te Aroha.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will experience life with a typical kiwi family in a rural environment. It is just my husband and I and we enjoy meeting people from other countries and getting to know about their culture. We have travelled to Europe when we were younger and have an appreciation of what that entails.

  • Help

    Help

    We live on 2 acres and have a small plant nursery. We need help with weeding and maintenance

  • Languages spoken

    German: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own bedroom in our home and share the facilities. All meals will be provided by us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in the vicinity of Hobbiton and lovely walking tracks and the Hauraki cycleway. We are 45 minutes drive from Hamilton and Tauranga and 20 minutes drive from Matamata. There is no public transport so ideally you will have your own vehicle.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 364635677394

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