Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
13 Apr 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
4
ID verified
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
We are a couple living on Harbourside in Whangamata - a popular seaside town in the Coromandel. Surf and fishing and a lot of international visitors passing through . I’m an artist weaving the native plant harakeke full time . Baz my husband is a retired HR exec and plays golf every day !!
We have an elderly golden retriever we walk each day on the beach . We have hosted more than a dozen exchange students over the years so experienced with understanding what it’s like to be away from home! We have also house swapped in NZ , UK , Canada and Sweden. We have 3 children who live away from home but do visit on occasion . We really enjoy meeting people from around the world
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a vibrant young community of young travellers in Whangamata . They are often in camper van and enjoy the beautiful seaside life. I can show you how to weave and if you fancy a golf game Baz will take you out!
We still visit and receive visits from our students and their families we started hosting from 2005. We love exchange
Help
We looking for help around the house and garden. Happy to work alongside to help you learn about a sub tropical garden !
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
You will have your own bedroom and bathroom . The bed is queen sized and you have air conditioning in your room. The room is in our house which is 4 bedded . You can eat with us for 3 meals a day . Keen to share any of your favourite meals and teach us?
What else ...
There is a beautiful beach 15 min walk from our home . We have kayaks to use in the harbour which our house overlooks. Everywhere is walkable from our house . You will find other travellers very quickly . Our neighbour is quiet . We are happy to collect you from the nearest bus stop . If you are a travelling pair , there is another bedroom available . As our old dog lives inside the house but not in bedrooms it’s important to be ok and not allergic to dog hair.
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?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (2)
Very willing and helpful and happy to go the extra mile to complete and housework and gardening tasks . We really enjoyed the polish meal cooked for us .
Happy to recommend 5 * !!!
They both lead a very healthy lifestyle and pursue interests and passions, which can serve as a good example for everybody.
Cleaning jobs at their house were not hard, and I always had enough time to relax on the beach, go cycling or… read more
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
Very willing and helpful and happy to go the extra mile to complete and housework and gardening tasks . We really enjoyed the polish meal cooked for us .
Happy to recommend 5 * !!!
They both lead a very healthy lifestyle and pursue interests and passions, which can serve as a good example for everybody.
Cleaning jobs at their house were not hard, and I always had enough time to relax on the beach, go cycling or… read more
