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The image depicts a serene backyard scene featuring a pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery, with a house visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with two gray couches, a large window, and a plant-filled corner, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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The image depicts a dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a bench seat, and a sliding glass door leading to a pool area, surrounded by plants and a window seat.
The image depicts a modern bathroom with a white bathtub, sink, and shower, featuring a tropical plant painting, plants, and towels, with a window and glass door.
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Join our family and help with gardening in Nelson & Bays, New Zealand

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 5, with children aged 15, 12 and 9. We have a small dog and 2 cats. We would love some help around the house and garden. We are a very relaxed family who love to play games and enjoy meeting new people.

    We would like people to show their initiative around the home. If possible we love to share a meal from your country. No pressure but we love food! ha. (food supplied from list you would give us!)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have travelled ourselves and now that we have children we like to host travellers! We also would like our children to learn about different cultures.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are requiring help with gardening work and inside cleaning.

    We would prefer a couple of two friends travelling together.

    A car is recommended. Although we live in a suburb and there are buses it would be far easier with a car.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be sleeping in our large family caravan or pool sleepout. The caravan is fully solar powered with running water. We will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will prepare dinner and you can help yourselves to breakfast and lunch.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nelson and surrounding areas is full of beaches, nature walks and plenty to do. :)

  • 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

    We have an office or a big table for those wanting to work away.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have off street parking for cars/campers.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 491871917746

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