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18 Mar 2025
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Description
I live on a 124 hectare dairy farm,milking 220 cows with some drystock. I have a farm worker who does the main farm work and lives 100 metres away. I have dog,cats, and 2 donkeys that love attention.Very quiet location and very nice rural views.Farm is 5km from Waiotahe Beach, and few minutes from the Ohiwa Harbour,Opotiki is 15 mins away and Whakatane is 30 mins away
If interested in learning about milking the cows and the farm that would be fantastic
Always something to do on the farm or section
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Can practice English and teach them the kiwi way...learn where milk comes from and be close to animals and nature .There are several beautiful bush walks and mountain bike tacks nearby. Whakatane is also just 30 minutes drive.Ohiwa Harbour has a small track to which glow worms live with a fantastic view at the top
Help
The kind of help I could need is gardening,housework,firewood,fixing fences(instruction given),cutting firewood(skillsaw),digging,clearing and fixing culvets,bon fires....going on farm to tidy up.
Most of time I would be there to show/help too
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A bed in a private room in my big house,shared bathroom with other guests sometimes. Meals to be prepared together and cleaned up together.I do not cater for vegetarians(can cook for self maybe-has worked in the past-I provide food), all meals included in exchange for 4 hours work each day 5 out of 7 days.The bedroom may change from the photo of the one here as I may have other guests also during your stay.
What else ...
Welcome to relax on farm,you can walk over if keen to bush and elevated areas.15 mins to Opotiki or Ohope 25,Waiotahe beach is 5 kms away,
If catching a bus I can collect/drop off in OPOTIKI.
thanks
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have many hectares that can be parked on
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 483458356692
Feedback (19)
17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Viola Josephine & Alina Mariana) for host
We stayed with Carolyn for about 2 weeks and had a great time! We did a bunch of different tasks like weeding, firewood or some cleaning around the house, so there was always a bunch to choose from. The farm has some beautiful views and Carolyn showed us the milking process wich was very interesting. We especially enjoyed the exchanges and… read more
3 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was such a joy to have stay -a breath of fresh air
Great conversation with everyone she came across
I was recovering from an operation so she was able to do gardening that I needed done among other things
Her emails seemed to go to my spam folder so frustrating to communicate quickly but very glad we got there in the end
Highly… read more
Great conversation with everyone she came across
I was recovering from an operation so she was able to do gardening that I needed done among other things
Her emails seemed to go to my spam folder so frustrating to communicate quickly but very glad we got there in the end
Highly… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
I stayed with Carolyn for a week in late February and had a fab time! Spent most of my working hours weeding and got shown around the farm and helped out during milking a few times too. Absolutely stunning views, and the company - both animal and human - is excellent. I can’t recommend Carolyn’s workaway enough!
29 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marzia & Lisa) for host
We stayed two weeks with Carolyn and had a very nice time. We mainly did weeding, but also had the opportunity to go down to the cow shed or helped with cleaning the house. Carolyn was very welcoming and easy to talk to. The food was delicious and the room was very nice. It was also a pleasure to have cats, dogs and donkeys (and cows obviously) to… read more
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17 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Viola Josephine & Alina Mariana) for host
We stayed with Carolyn for about 2 weeks and had a great time! We did a bunch of different tasks like weeding, firewood or some cleaning around the house, so there was always a bunch to choose from. The farm has some beautiful views and Carolyn showed us the milking process wich was very interesting. We especially enjoyed the exchanges and… read more
3 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was such a joy to have stay -a breath of fresh air
Great conversation with everyone she came across
I was recovering from an operation so she was able to do gardening that I needed done among other things
Her emails seemed to go to my spam folder so frustrating to communicate quickly but very glad we got there in the end
Highly… read more
Great conversation with everyone she came across
I was recovering from an operation so she was able to do gardening that I needed done among other things
Her emails seemed to go to my spam folder so frustrating to communicate quickly but very glad we got there in the end
Highly… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
I stayed with Carolyn for a week in late February and had a fab time! Spent most of my working hours weeding and got shown around the farm and helped out during milking a few times too. Absolutely stunning views, and the company - both animal and human - is excellent. I can’t recommend Carolyn’s workaway enough!
29 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marzia & Lisa) for host
We stayed two weeks with Carolyn and had a very nice time. We mainly did weeding, but also had the opportunity to go down to the cow shed or helped with cleaning the house. Carolyn was very welcoming and easy to talk to. The food was delicious and the room was very nice. It was also a pleasure to have cats, dogs and donkeys (and cows obviously) to… read more
25 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander18)
So So polite and helpful for me
Had a great range of skills that I am missing now :)
Very easy going and nothing was a problem to him
Safe travels
Had a great range of skills that I am missing now :)
Very easy going and nothing was a problem to him
Safe travels
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexander18) for host
This was my first workaway and it was amazing! The location of the farm is beautiful. The views are spectacular. The cats, dog, horse and donkeys are all so kind and I am missing them…
I stayed for 10 days. Did some electrical work, cleaning jobs, burning old wood, trimmed some trees, painted a flue, removed an old fence and even got the chance to… read more
I stayed for 10 days. Did some electrical work, cleaning jobs, burning old wood, trimmed some trees, painted a flue, removed an old fence and even got the chance to… read more
25 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sari)
Sari was very keen and committed to anything that needed doing and did so to a high level of skill
Fitted in well with daily chores -was hard to stop her working actually.......
Very tidy and quiet about the house and most welcome to return....:)
Fitted in well with daily chores -was hard to stop her working actually.......
Very tidy and quiet about the house and most welcome to return....:)
(Excellent)
3 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sari) for host
I left a piece of my heart to New Zealand. Seven weeks with Carolyn at her farm went by so quickly. I enjoyed working there with cows and doing different farm jobs. I had a student with me and she enjoyed also our time in this farm. We learned a lot of farming in New Zealand and liked a nature so much. Carolyn was so nice, kind and amazing host. I… read more
29 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Staying at Carolyns farm was a great experience! She made sure I got to do different tasks and got to learn about life on a dairy farm. Great opportunity to get into nature, relax and do some physical work. Her house is big, warm and comfy!
11 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Axelle & César) for host
We stayed 2 months and a half in Carolyn's farm, during the lockdown and more. We had such a great time here, we felt at home, the food was really good (fresh milk in the morning in season), we had good compagnies with the dog and cats by the fire and our bed and room was really comfortable.
The job was good , sometimes hard so don't be afraid to… read more
The job was good , sometimes hard so don't be afraid to… read more
4 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Megan & Matthew) for host
We had a fantastic (almost two months) time at Carolyn’s farm where we stayed for the entire lockdown period. Carolyn is an extremely kind person and was incredibly generous during our stay. All the work and tasks were varied and fun. We were lucky to have 4 other workawayers during the time we were there who were all easy to get on with and great… read more
16 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekka)
Fun girls who gave the tasks 100% and achieved great results.
Was a laugh a minute to have about and enjoyed there smiles every day
Was a laugh a minute to have about and enjoyed there smiles every day
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Rebekka) for host
We stayed with Carolyn for 10 days. We had to several different things. Weeding, housework, animal care, digging out the cattle stop... 💪🏼 The work was always a lot of fun. Carolyn is a very generous person, she always has an open ear for the problems of others and she try’s her best to help them. She has got a lot of humour—> we had some fun… read more
16 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna fitted in very easily to my busy life on the farm
Gave every task 100% and very nice company with lots of chats about all sorts
Was very tidy about the house and kitchen especially
I am sure she will do well where ever she goes
Gave every task 100% and very nice company with lots of chats about all sorts
Was very tidy about the house and kitchen especially
I am sure she will do well where ever she goes
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
My stay at Carolyns was amazing. Her farm is beautiful and it’s a really peaceful and quiet place. I really enjoyed my tasks, which had to do the most with firewood and fencing. I learned a lot about dairy farms and really liked to be with all the animals.
9 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sandra & Jimena) for host
We had our first visit with Carolyn as guests but fell in love with the calves and her beautiful house and farm & wanted come back as workawayers cause the area is so quiet and peaceful and we really liked Carolyn from the beginning. She cares much about her cows and calves, we learned a lot and enjoyed every task set... most of it taking care of… read more
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nikita) for host
I spend one week with Karolyne in her dairly farm and it was very interesting ! She really really need help so it was nice to feel usefull. In love with animals in general, I really enjoy the company of cafe, dunkeys, horse, cat and dog. If you're calm and patient they will probably like you. I also really appreciate driving with the quad in the… read more
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikita)
Gave everything a go with enthusiasm and did excellent job
Happy and helpful nature
Happy and helpful nature
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
FANTASTIC COUPLE
can't give any more stars.....If I could I would....
Very skilled and thorough help indeed
can't give any more stars.....If I could I would....
Very skilled and thorough help indeed
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We stayed one month at Carolyn's place and really enjoyed it. We had the opportunity to help with a lot of different tasks and we never get bored.
We did plant trees, maintain, fix and get ride of fences, clean fences and drains with the trimmer, make firewood, help renovating a house by destroying the old walls and ceilings and painting the new… read more
We did plant trees, maintain, fix and get ride of fences, clean fences and drains with the trimmer, make firewood, help renovating a house by destroying the old walls and ceilings and painting the new… read more
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yumi)
Very quiet and polite and great helper-gave everything her best effort
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian & Andrea)
Very lovely couple-very happy and helpful
Gave everything a try with gusto
Gave everything a try with gusto
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian & Andrea) for host
Thank you very much Carolyn for receiving us in your beautiful house and farm. We had two very nice weeks in a wonderful place. Your dog, cat, horse and donkeys are adorables. The room was very comfortable and the heat of the fire fantastic. On the farm there are many things to do, so we learned many new things. Thank you for all your love, your… read more
24 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (EMMA)
Very happy and easy going -willing to give everything a go and makes lovely apple desserts.....
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Renaud & Anne-Sophie) for host
I had a great time on the farm. I enjoyed doing various tasks in the padocks such as weeding and clearing the troughs, various DIY jobs around the farm. Carolyn is a very nice and welcoming host. It was great to hang out with the cat, dogs, horse, donkeys and sheep. I would definitely recommend staying with Carolyn!
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Franziska)
Great girls to have about
Easy going and willing to try new things
Easy going and willing to try new things
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira)
Quiet and shy but tidy and very helpful
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothée)
Very willing to try new things
Quiet and polite
Quiet and polite
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie & Alina)
Always willing to get started on work,quiet and polite and a great help all around
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette & Cecile)
Great girls to have about, always a smile or laugh.Gave everything a go and an excellent Crepe recipe
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom & Marie)
Happy to try new things and got on well with others
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tom & Marie) for host
Our stay at Carolyns was the best! We loved it there. The accommodation was amazing with a beautiful house and a huge farm, the food was always delicious and also the host was so generous and friendly! It felt like being at home after a long time being away from home. Her pets/animals are really cool as well.
We can just recommend this farm stay.… read more
We can just recommend this farm stay.… read more
17 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
keen to try new things and got on well with others
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)
Very helpful and happy personality.Was keen to try her best at the different tasks I had on offer.
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Guillaume) for host
We stay at Carolyn's for over a month and it was absolutely amazing. The food is amazing we had the chance to eat fresh lamb, pork, bull and veal. The beds are incredibly soft and comfy. Carolyn is a very nice and sweet person, we tried to help her as much as we could. We had the chance to get into an helicopter ride, and you can use the mule to… read more
27 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Guillaume & Guillaume)
Bill and Will are helpful and keen and willing workers.Keen to try new things.Great company and lovely pancakes and cocktails to top it off.
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carla & Magdalena)
Carla was a great help-even when the task got really hard -she gave it her all.
Well organised and clean and tidy about the place.
Safe travels
Well organised and clean and tidy about the place.
Safe travels
(Very good)
1 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carla & Magdalena) for host
I stayed 10 days at Carolins farm and had a really nice time. The food was great, the bed really comfortable and everything was clean. Carolin ist a really lovely and hard working women and I enjoyed helping her as much as I could. I definitely would recommend the place, especially if you have your own car as the area is really rural. If you… read more
6 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maryanne & Charlotte)
Was great to host these two.
Happy to give anything a go and learnt new things along the way.Mixed well with other guests and had a happy outlook.
I can easily recommend them for a workaway position
Happy to give anything a go and learnt new things along the way.Mixed well with other guests and had a happy outlook.
I can easily recommend them for a workaway position
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maryanne & Charlotte) for host
We stayed with Carolyn for just over a week and loved our time here! We arrived in calving season so got to see the baby calfs (we even witnessed one being born!). We helped out around the farm and home, the work was fun and Carolyn was a great host! Would highly recommend staying here!
