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Description
We are a family of 5 who live on a 1 acre in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 20 mins from both Mount Maunganui and Papamoa surf beach. We need help in the garden where we have a lot of native bush. We have big hedges to move and replant and lots of outside work!
Most of the work involved is outside, we have vegetable gardens but want to build more.
We have travelled a lot and have been Workawayers ourselves so we know what it’s like to work in different places and meet people from different cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we have been Workawayers before we know how it feels to benefit from a Workaway. We have 3 kids who loved working on farms overseas and love to meet new people from around the world. We all met amazing people from different cultures and learnt a lot from others.
We live in a beautiful area where a lot of travellers from all over the world come. Amazing beaches are only 20 mins away, beautiful walks and rivers nearby. We also only 35 mins from Rotorua which is a highly popular place for tourists to do a huge range of activities. We have done them all so can offer help and advise in the local area.
Projects involving children
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Help
Removal of plants, lots of gardening including vege gardens and replanting both the vege garden and landscaping. He
General jobs around the house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Currently available is a room with king single and set of bunks. Breakfast and dinner would be provided and most probably cooked for you! As we have 3 kids we are already cooking and you would just join in if you want that. Lunch can be a self service type when you need it.
What else ...
The Bay of Plenty is one of the most popular areas for tourists to visit NZ. Lovely surf beaches, hikes, waterfalls and rivers. Mount Maunganui is 20 mins away and lots of cafes/restaurants and the Mount itself, climbing to the top and around. Papamoa also same distance offering beautiful surf beach.
Rotorua is only 35 mins away offering a huge amount of fun activities from Adrenalin outdoor adventures to cultural NZ shows. Mud pools, geysers, cafes and world class mountain biking and hiking, river rafting... the list goes on! Lots of gorgeous lakes surround Rotorua.
We are also close to the Oropi Mountain biking park which is great for walks and biking, good location to shops etc while still being on the outside of town with a big country peaceful feeling.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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We enjoyed having them in the house with our… read more
We truly had an amazing time with you you are such wonderful people: open-minded, kind, and so enjoyable to be around.
Mélanie, your cooking is absolutely delicious every meal was a real pleasure.
Mack, your kindness and willingness to help really touched… read more
It was a pleasure to stay with the family and even get the chance to visit “pet day” at the school. :)
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We enjoyed having them in the house with our… read more
We truly had an amazing time with you you are such wonderful people: open-minded, kind, and so enjoyable to be around.
Mélanie, your cooking is absolutely delicious every meal was a real pleasure.
Mack, your kindness and willingness to help really touched… read more
It was a pleasure to stay with the family and even get the chance to visit “pet day” at the school. :)
They have amazing kids, which one has their "special" skils. Jesse is incredible with birds, he knows everything about them and built a palace for them live. Will is so kind, like different types of games, we could watch one of his soccer… read more
They open their house and their heart, and I felt like home from the first second.
One of the best experiences in NZ for me.
Thank you so much!!!… read more
