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Join us on our rural lifestyle property in Taupo, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a husband and wife who run a small farm which is non profit. We sometimes hold community events as well as hosting people from overseas. We have lots of animals, mainly sheep.
    We live in a small rural village which is in the centre of the North Island close to the most popular tourist attractions of Rotorua and Taupo.
    Our family has grown up and mainly live overseas.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Hospitality is our main gifting and we enjoy the company of other people. We like learning about different cultures and sharing our beautiful property and home with others.
    We are both multi talented in many areas and very creative.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    There are many and varied tasks to do around here, from building, gardening, looking after sheep, firewood etc.
    We will be doing tasks together mainly and sharing skills.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide a bedroom in the main house as well as meals. We live on a farm so the meals are hearty home cooked food. We are not vegetarian.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are many tourist destinations around us so there is plenty to choose from as well as lakes, geothermal, river, mountains, walks etc. Would be helpful to have their own car as we are 20 mins drive from town.
    No smoking inside the house.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We’ve got starlink

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Have plenty of space on our 12 acres

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Bella

Host ref number: 383156339323

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Photos

A peaceful garden path covered in white petals, surrounded by lush green foliage and tall trees, with sunlight filtering through the leafy branches above.
A cozy bedroom with a plaid bedspread, wooden headboard, blue blanket, white curtains letting sunlight in, side tables, and decorative wall art with leaf motifs.
A serene garden scene with lush green trees, a winding earthy path, vibrant foliage, and dappled sunlight creating a peaceful, inviting, and natural atmosphere throughout.
A sunlit garden path winds through lush greenery, vibrant purple flowers, and blossoming bushes, beneath a bright blue sky with scattered fluffy clouds above.
A lush garden scene with vibrant greenery, blooming pink flowers, shady trees, and sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Two people walk along a grassy path leading a group of sheep and lambs into a forested area, surrounded by tall trees and green landscape. Peaceful scene.
A boy in swim trunks jumps enthusiastically into a clear blue river, surrounded by lush green trees and grass under a bright, sunny sky. Summer fun!

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