A beautiful golden sunset illuminates rolling hills, scattered trees, and lush greenery. Clouds hover above, casting dramatic shadows and enhancing the peaceful, serene landscape below.
A woman smiles outdoors, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, dark sweater, and layered silver necklaces. Trees and blue sky are visible in the sunny background.
A dog lies peacefully on a blanket, gazing at a beautiful golden sunset over rolling hills, with dramatic clouds and warm sunlight illuminating the landscape.
A cozy tiny house with a hammock outside sits in a lush, green, hilly landscape on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.
A modern house surrounded by lush greenery sits on a gentle hillside at sunset, with distant hills and trees bathed in warm golden light. Peaceful scene.
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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

    Nestled in the hills of Manawahe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. A peaceful spot with nearby lakes, beaches and nature walks. I am restoring old farm land back to native bush creating a place where others can come to retreat, restore and reconnect amongst nature. I live in a tiny house and enjoy a simple, sustainable way of living. I look forward to welcoming you to this little slice of paradise!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General 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. I'm also learning about the healing properties of native plants so as that journey evolves I would love to share that knowledge too. There are so many beautiful spots to explore in the area and I'll happily show you around!

  • Help

    Help

    Help on the land would include assisting with planting projects (weeding and removing nets from trees) maybe some light maintenance (cleaning or re-staining) DIY building if you are experienced in that, projects that allow you to express your creativity and passions.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You'll have your own private sleeping cabin and long drop loo, we'll share the bathroom. There is an outdoor space, we will share our meals.

  • 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

    There is an older dog here but he is friendly and doesn't mind other dogs

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A woman smiles outdoors, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, dark sweater, and layered silver necklaces. Trees and blue sky are visible in the sunny background.
A dog lies peacefully on a blanket, gazing at a beautiful golden sunset over rolling hills, with dramatic clouds and warm sunlight illuminating the landscape.
A cozy tiny house with a hammock outside sits in a lush, green, hilly landscape on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.
A modern house surrounded by lush greenery sits on a gentle hillside at sunset, with distant hills and trees bathed in warm golden light. Peaceful scene.
A beautiful golden sunset illuminates rolling hills, scattered trees, and lush greenery. Clouds hover above, casting dramatic shadows and enhancing the peaceful, serene landscape below.

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