Experience living a simple sustainable semi off-grid lifestyle in Manawahe, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Retreat to the hills of Manawahe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty.
    A peaceful spot surrounded by nature with nearby lakes, beach and walks.
    I live in a tiny house and enjoy a slow, sustainable way of living.
    You'll have your own private sleepout to relax in during your stay.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Sustainability
    Gardening
    Photography
    Plant care
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Camping
    Mountain
    Dancing
    Beach
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I love to meet new people, learn about different cultures and share about myself and my culture too. Cooking and sharing meals together is a lovely way to connect and share stories. I like to eat organic as much as possible and enjoy growing what I can on the land as well as enjoying free range eggs from the chickens. I eat healthy mainly plant based meals or venison that my Dad has hunted.
    In exchange for your help you'll experience living a simple sustainable semi off-grid lifestyle, learn about revegetation, wellness and a slower way of life.
    There are so many beautiful spots to explore in the area and I'll be happy to show you around!

  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking forward to welcoming you to this special whenua.
    Jobs I would appreciate your help with are:

    - Weeding and removing nets from trees
    - Sanding & staining of tiny house
    - Cleaning of sleepout building exterior

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You'll have your own private sleeping cabin and long drop loo, we'll share the bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I'm happy to drive you to places if you don't have your own vehicle. There is a lot to explore nearby especially if you are a nature lover!

  • 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

    There is unlimited Starlink available

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is a flat area to park up and you can connect to power, water and wifi available

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 479429649432

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