The image depicts a large, two-story house with a gray stone exterior, white trim, and a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-manicured lawn.
The image depicts a large house with a sprawling yard, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a prominent driveway, surrounded by trees and bushes, showcasing a serene and picturesque residential setting.
The image depicts a large estate with a sprawling lawn, featuring a substantial house and a substantial outbuilding, surrounded by a fence, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
The image depicts a large house with a sprawling yard, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a prominent driveway, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a large porch and a covered patio area.
The image depicts a large, two-story house with a gray stone exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant garden, set against a serene blue sky with white clouds.
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Help around the home, gardens and walking the dog in Timaru, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    An Historic house just a few minutes into Timaru town centre and Caroline Bay
    Peaceful, surrounded by lawns and gardens. A favourite rental , a wedding venue too.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is probably the South Island's most historic home and one of the oldest. Built over three years 1884 to 1887, The Governor of NZ resided here too n the early 1900's . A great amount of interesting NZ history is attached to this property. Lots of garden areas to walk about, very peaceful , a very special place.

  • Help

    Help

    Lawns and some light gardening, sweeping the drive etc, odd tasks in and around the house as may be required from time to time....maybe walk the dog too.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room, single or double..own bathroom...full use of the kitchen, meals are included...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Take time out to visit Timaru, the beach and Caroline Bay , Timaru is just 10 minutes away...see the penguins!.., take a trip to Tekapo , Mt Cook and the lakes....an easy drive

  • 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

    Always something to do here..gardens, mowing and assist with making beds plus some house work at times. Stay in the house , own bedroom , own bathroom . If you are travelling and want break from living in a Camper Van then maybe you should come and stay for a while. Town and the beach are 15 minutes away, Tekapo and Lakes are an easy drive.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 528265289623

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The image depicts a large house with a sprawling yard, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a prominent driveway, surrounded by trees and bushes, showcasing a serene and picturesque residential setting.
The image depicts a large estate with a sprawling lawn, featuring a substantial house and a substantial outbuilding, surrounded by a fence, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
The image depicts a large, two-story house with a gray stone exterior, white trim, and a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-manicured lawn.
The image depicts a large house with a sprawling yard, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a prominent driveway, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a large porch and a covered patio area.
The image depicts a large, two-story house with a gray stone exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant garden, set against a serene blue sky with white clouds.

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