Have a real kiwi farm experience and help in the orchards near Auckland, New Zealand

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29/07/2020
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2022

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Hello workaway friends!
We have a 12 hectare farm and orchard growing plums , figs and feijoas 30 mins north west of Auckland.
We are currently looking for helpers!

Thanks Joanne and Hal.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you would like to have a real kiwi farm experience then please don't hesitate to contact us! Many helpers stay with us as a base to start their travels in New Zealand and return at the end if they are flying out again through Auckland.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Much of the work is involved in establishing and maintaining the orchards and gardens We have free access to the internet for emailing, browsing and telephony.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation for guests is in small cabins. Or in a guest room in our house. The main cabin has a small kitchen where guests can cook . We will provide the food necessary for guests dietary needs.
What else ...
Our farm is quite close to Auckland but is not on a direct bus route so we usually pick people up from the city, or the nearest bus station at Silverdale.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (6)

09/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joey)

Joey and Raihan are really great.
They had good communication arriving on time and did absolutely everything that was asked of them ... they used there initiative and were positive and self motivated. They fitted in perfectly with our family we enjoyed their company very much. They left the accommodation where they stayed totally spotless! I have… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Joey) for host

Hi Joane and Hal,
We had a very pleasant time staying with you and are very grateful for everything you provided for us, the food, the car the privacy and the work. Having baths in the glasshouse with the chickens was amazing to us. Picking feijoas is such a joy and working with Hal on the farm was very cool, all his stories were very interesting… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominika & Martin )

It has been a pleasure to host Dominika and Martin
All their work was carried out to a very high standard .
We would welcome them both back
We wish them all the best for future travel plans,
cheers
Hal and Joanne

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dominika & Martin ) for host

Hal and Joanne was very kind people,with beautiful farm,we lived in a very cozy cabin with plenty of food provided.Mulching in the orchard was very relaxing,and chilling outside the cabin near the feijoas was truly one of the most enjoyable experience in New Zealand :)

(Excellent )

30/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mariana & Manuela ) for host

We had a really good experience with Joanne and Hal in their farm.
We had our own cabin, very confortable and clean and they provided nice food for us to cook in our kitchen.
It was a really relaxing time. We spent 10 beautiful sunny (and sometimes raining) days picking the feijoas. Not hard work, only few hours per day.
Great place for couples,… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana & Manuela )

Mariana and Manuela are really wonderful. They were great helpers in the orchard.
Best wishes on your travels.
Joanne and Hal

(Excellent )

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