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28 Oct 2025
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Description
we are a fit couple in our 60's living on a 10 acre book overlooking the west coast beach of karekare. our property is nestled in established bush that abuts the regional parkland & is part of a small, coastal community. Surfing & hiking are right on our doorstep. The work includes gardening, firewood collecting & other maintenance chores, flexible working hours and private accommodation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Dancing
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we're an architect and garden designer who work from home. we're interested in art & music, yoga & back country hiking, we love cooking and entertaining. we generally cook for you one or two nights a week and work with you when not needed elsewhere. we've got extensive gardening knowledge and management of a lifestyle block that we are happy to share.
Help
we'd like to encourage a couple who will enjoy working outside in the garden, who will make the most of the gorgeous bush and beach setting and enjoy the nz summer.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
a small self contained cabin with kitchen, bathroom and laundry. a private patio with bbq and garden.
What else ...
the beach is a short drive or walk down hill, the parkland with multiple tracks in the forest is right on your doorstep. It is best if you have a vehicle as we are remote with no public transport, there is an electric plug in for EV's. A string of gorgeous beaches & small coastal settlements are within easy access. 20 minutes drive to the nearest store.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
a desk and quiet space is available in the cabin for folk wanting to work online.
Space for parking camper vans
we have a parking space right outside the cottage that is off the road and safe with a charger for ev's.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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For those who'd like some more input:
Sue & Richard are amazing hosts, who we enjoyed talking to immensely. We had some lovely dinners together, they are great cooks. They made us feel like part of the family.
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For those who'd like some more input:
Sue & Richard are amazing hosts, who we enjoyed talking to immensely. We had some lovely dinners together, they are great cooks. They made us feel like part of the family.
The accomodation is… read more
