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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
16 May 2025
Feedback
9
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Description
We live on the beach in Ngunguru, New Zealand in NorthIand 20 minutes out of Whangarei. There is our lovely dogs Lucky and Maci. There is surfing we loving kayaking over to the beach opposite our house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
Fashion or beauty
Culture
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Projects involving children
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Help
We would like somebody to help us with gardening and general jobs around the house and walking the dogs!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a large yard and a 3 bedroom house. There will be a double bedroom available with beach views. If you like diving and fishing that is just down the road.
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
Feedback (9)
Ngunguru and… read more
Her house is located beautifully near the water and the bed I slept in was super comfy. The view from the bedroom is fantastic, especially in the evening with the gorgeous… read more
She really appreciated the work I've done and it was totally doable. I've done some… read more
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Ngunguru and… read more
Her house is located beautifully near the water and the bed I slept in was super comfy. The view from the bedroom is fantastic, especially in the evening with the gorgeous… read more
She really appreciated the work I've done and it was totally doable. I've done some… read more
Work was not overly strenuous and self managed with Shelly repeatedly coming to check we were ok and not to hot. Being able… read more
The room where I stayed had a perfect view over the beach and it was a pure luxus to sleep in this comfi queensize bed.
The tasks were totally manageable and I actually… read more
Thanks again Shelley for your kindness and… read more
Many of our tasks were self-directed, while others included weeding, trimming and pruning trees, cleaning around the house, and cooking meals.… read more
The double bedroom provided enough space for us two and we could even use her kayaks to go on the river right across the street.
Thanks for the… read more
I enjoyed my stay so much. Here home is beautiful. Shelley and Jacquin are so chilled I felt so relaxed and right at home.
I enjoyed the tasks Shelley had for me and taking my little mate lucky out was no trouble at all. Started as a work away...left as a friend!
