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Hi there! We’re looking for help with some projects at our lifestyle block in Matakana. We have loads of gardening to do, as well as some other projects. Is this something you’d be interested in? Our property is off grid, we have a couple of tiny houses, we’re on solar and have an outdoor lounge. It’s not the easiest property, but it’s got the most beautiful views and is perfect for anyone who loves nature, bush walks and bird life. We don’t live at the property, just come up in weekends.
Thanks!
John & Sandy
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a well travelled family, our kids are older now. We love the other countries cultural diversity. We have two dogs, Piper and Harley who we really adore!
We are always up for a glass of wine and a few tales..
Help
We have a lifestyle block in Matakana, Auckland. We’ve built some tiny houses on the property, and we have constant maintenance and work to do, mainly gardening, some fencing, and planting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in Birkenhead, Auckland, so the property will be all yours during the week. We normally stay in Matakana in the weekends, but there’s plenty of room for up to 4 pax.
The tiny houses are small cottages, 2x bedrooms and 1x kitchen/dining. There’s an outdoor Lounge with a large fire/pizza oven.
What else ...
Matakana Is a great location really close to the city (only 50mins by car). We are happy for you interact with us as much or as little as you like. The house you are staying in will have WiFi access. You can choose to eat on your own or with us and we will provide food in the house.
We can talk about the work more upon meeting but we will be happy for you to work to your own timetable.
Thanks Sperrie and Sandy
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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We stayed in their cabins on top of their property in a lovely environment, surrounded by nature and the songs of birds.
The tasks we did were really interesting and pretty fun to do, from setting up a gravity water system, planting… read more
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We stayed in their cabins on top of their property in a lovely environment, surrounded by nature and the songs of birds.
The tasks we did were really interesting and pretty fun to do, from setting up a gravity water system, planting… read more
