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Animal sanctuary in Matakana, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Our animal sanctuary that is looking for two wonderful volunteers to help with animal care from February 21 - March 8.
    We're located in Matakana, north of Auckland. Excellent accommodation, beautiful surroundings, plenty of animal cuddles! Please contact us asap if you can book for these dates. Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Situated in beautiful rural Matakana, surrounded by native bush, you'll meet native birds and lots of loving animals!

  • Help

    Help

    Because we are an animal sanctuary for rescued animals, the work is physical: feeding animals, cleaning their areas, picking up pooh, etc. There may sometimes be gardening or cutting grass, etc. If you have skills with a hammer and tools, or cooking, that's a great bonus! Must love animals.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Modern eco-home situated on 32 acres of beautiful native bush. Private Bedroom and deck within our large lodge type house. Great quality housing. Shared healthy delicious meals with our family. Vegetarians and Vegans welcome.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are great bushwalks and even a waterfall to enjoy.

  • 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

    Can easily park here, but accommodation is better in the house. No external electricity

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 557384712257

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The image depicts a person holding an owl with large yellow eyes, wearing gloves, and standing in front of a garden bed with plants.
The image shows two women lying on the ground in a barn surrounded by hay and calves, with a serene atmosphere. The women are smiling.
The image depicts a person standing in front of a body of water, with a large rock formation in the background and a small island visible in the distance. The scene is likely a lake or river.

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