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Join our family of four and help with outdoor projects in Ashburton, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four (husband, wife and two young children), along with our dog and cat. We live in rural Mid Canterbury, 5 minutes from Methven. Methven is a small rural town, but is busy in the winter months due to Mt Hutt.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Kiwi farm life

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We would like help around the house and garden, and occasionally jobs around the property.

    We currently do not have a spare room available so are only looking for travellers with their own accommodation (e.g. van), or alternatively we can provide a tent and bedding- for the summer

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bring your own van, or we can supply a tent and bedding- for the summer
    You would be welcome to use the house facilities (bathroom, laundry, kitchen, lounge, tv etc).
    We have a pool running during summer.
    Wifi available in the house.
    Breakfast and lunch ingredients supplied, however you will likely need to make yourself. Dinner typically eaten as a family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Methven has great mountain bike trails and hiking tracks near-by, not to mention the mountain during ski season. The township has great cafes, pubs, restaurants and two small supermarkets.
    Ashburton is 20 minutes away by car.
    A bike can be provided for getting into Methven.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Rosie

Host ref number: 499292769423

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The image depicts a small, fluffy dog with long, curly fur lying on a patch of grass next to a concrete surface, gazing directly at the camera.
The image depicts a one-story red brick house with a gray roof, featuring a large front door, windows, and a covered porch, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a family of three, consisting of a man, woman, and baby, standing in a lush grassy field with a dog, surrounded by trees and a cornfield in the background.

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