Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
26 Jul 2026
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Reply rate
53.3 %
Usually responds within 1 day
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Feedback
16
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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
A private residence with signficant history. Originally built and completed as a wedding present in 1887. ( yes, a wedding present). Surrounded by large lawns and gardens it is a unique home with considerable historical significance.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Help around the house
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Interests
Gardening -
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is probably the South Island's most historic residence . Built over three years from 1884 to 1887, The Governors of NZ where here in the early 1900's . Lots of interesting history is attached to this property. Large garden areas to walk about, very peaceful ,special place.
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Help
Lawns and some light gardening, sweeping the drive etc, odd tasks in and around the house , housework as may be required from time to time....maybe walk the dog too.
Zero help at all is required at or daring an event...nor bed and breakfast operations for that matter.
I have full time live in / on site help for the latter. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Own room, single or double..own bathroom...full use of the kitchen, meals are included...
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What else ...
Take time out to visit Timaru, the beach and Caroline Bay , Timaru is just 10 minutes away...see the penguins!.., take the drive to Lake Tekapo , Mt Cook and the lakes....an easy drive
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
Always something to do here..gardens, mowing and assist with house work . You stay in the house , have your own bedroom , own bathroom too. If you are travelling and want a break from living in a Camper Van come and stay for a while. Town and the beach are just 15 minutes away, Tekapo , mountains and Lakes are an easy drive.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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Rob is very welcoming, sweet, accommodating, and a great conversationalist. He is full of endless knowledge … read more
The work was varied, including walking the dogs, weeding, gardening, … read more
I helped Rob with some paperwork, which was a nice change from outdoor/garden work. At the same time, seeing all the administrative work behind the scenes does take a little bit of the “magic” away … read more
Luna stayed with us for not just one but on two seperate terms .Highly recommended to all!
Outside tasks were different characters and we enjoyed it a lot.
Garden and park around the house is sooo … read more
Thanks Rob!
The house is amazing, full of history and really beautiful.
Robert is a excellent host, very flexible a extremely kind to us.
We left two days ago and we already miss that place (and off course, we miss the dogs).
I hope to see Robert again and visit is wonderful … read more
