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Hi, We are the Spratt family and have two children at home ages 15 and 12.
We live on a farm at Lower Moutere New Zealand which is at the top of the south island about 35 minute drive from Nelson City and 8 minutes from Motueka town. Close to our home are many fabulous beaches, rivers and larger towns and the area we live in would suit people who enjoy rural life, sea, sun, and outdoor activities. Motueka has a population of 7,000 that doubles in the summer months with tourists. It is a very popular holiday destination due to the fabulous summer climate, stunning scenery, walks, beaches and is the gateway to both the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman national parks. Motueka was also voted as New Zealand's top town 2013.
We moved here from England in 2005 and love everything New Zealand has to offer but also understand what it like to move to another country being away from family and friends. We love the outdoor lifestyle and spend our free time farming, gardening, walking, biking, fishing, etc. We also love family days out to the beach. Our home has five bedrooms with a big living area/kitchen/dining. Additionally to this we have a new self contained wing of the house with a large bedroom/living room, kitchen and bathroom/toilet. This would be your accommodation during your stay with us.
We have large gardens with 3 large ponds , potting shed, berry house and vegetable gardens. The farm has 26acres with large sheds, highland and beef cows, chickens, 2 dogs and 1cat. The area we live in is ideal for walking, running and cycling as is relatively flat and very scenic.
As we have to maintain all the above we always have projects going on and sometimes it could be that we need help with them or a bit of everything to keep things interesting.
We are a very easy-going family and are used to having people living with us for quite long periods as we have occasional overseas visitors and Au Pairs for the last 13 yrs.
We would expect five hrs of work each day, general helping around meal times etc. and in return we can offer food and accommodation in a home in the best area in New Zealand, flexible hours and an easy-going relaxed family atmosphere.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can help you with you english and learn different skills around the gardens and projects. You can learn about looking after various animals. We can also help with recommending things to do in our beautiful area and other destinations in nz.
Help
You would be more than welcome to be involved with the farm animals specially feeding the highlands if you are keen but the main job we need is around the gardens and property.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You would have one large bedroom / living room with double bed and a bathroom with toilet and shower cubicle. Basically a self contained unit in one wing of our house.
You would have access to the internet via wifi in the room and a tv / dvd player (sorry no sky). We do have freeview
What else ...
So many amazing things to do in the tasman region.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have loads of Space for parking. Power and water are limited.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Most welcome to come back!
We did a lot of great staff helping with gardening but generally taking care of the farm and complete many tasks.
The cows are lovely, we'll miss them!
The Spratt family is very nice: we had a great time in the house and the food was absolutely good and yummy. Craig and Clare were also very patient with us… read more
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Most welcome to come back!
We did a lot of great staff helping with gardening but generally taking care of the farm and complete many tasks.
The cows are lovely, we'll miss them!
The Spratt family is very nice: we had a great time in the house and the food was absolutely good and yummy. Craig and Clare were also very patient with us… read more
Their two youngest children are sweethearts and it was so great to relax while being removed from a busy city corporate life in Auckland. I was able to have practice at handy skills in painting and planting. During my stay, I even got to… read more
I enjoyed a lot the time with them. The kids are so cute and nice. I had also a great time with Rachel, the au pair. We hang out together and had fun.
They are flexible and Clare makes really nice meals.
I stayed there for about 2 weeks and I wish I could go back there.
Thanks a lot to… read more
I stayed a bit more than two weeks with the Spratt family and this was the best dicision i have made so far in New Zealand. The picturesque and beautiful farm made my workdays relaxing and enjoyable. I picked Feijoas, did some gardening and mostly painted their new cupboard :-)
It really was a home away from home for me.
Clare… read more
