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Outdoor experience learning about animals in Akaroa, New Zealand

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    Hi there

    Thank you for stopping by ;)

    We live in a beautiful farmhouse in Goughs Bay, 20-minute drive from Akaroa. We have a child, so you must be good with children. If you love animals you’ll love our place, dogs, chickens, ducks, friendly sheep and cows, surrounded by amazing natural beauty and quiet, with hours of walks from our doorstep. We are literally at the End of the Earth!

    If you love home grown organic produce, and want to learn and experience a sustainable lifestyle during your stay in New Zealand than this is the right place for you.

    You will get to enjoy New Zealand farm life and meet our sheep, pet lamb Spotty. Our famous pet dogs Bella and Ruby and farm dog Lance/BOY ;) Of-course, you will also meet our chickens - Margaret, Brown girl, Mary, Rocky... The last but not the least you will get a chance to feed our ducks - Lucky and Ducky and their flock.

    We raise our own meat, so we eat meat often. And we like people to commit to the dates they wish to stay for.

    We have a range of activities, anyone with skills in small machine maintenance, mechanical, building skills, carpentry, sewing and interior design, painting, metal tasks will have a lot of fun helping out here, we do everything ourselves and learn as we go.

    Farm life is sometimes physically demanding.

    We are hosting in our home, so we hope that people will come here with a positive attitude and be flexible to learn why we choose to live this lifestyle.

    cheers
    Marie and Asif

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about the history of Akaroa, conservation, tourism, experience New Zealand farm life. Spend time with us and the animals. Chance to explore beautiful Akaroa and Banks Peninsula - Especially the Wildside ecological restoration project. We live in a beautiful area and live a sustainable lifestyle.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening and farming, fencing, drain-laying.
    Building projects, experienced carpenters and builders skills.
    Small machine maintainence and mechanical skills.
    Painting, sewing, interior design.
    We have a wide range of outdoor activities. From shed maintenance to fencing, weeding on the farm, planting.
    Cleaning when the weather is wet.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer your own private cabin or room, dinner (you must provide YOUR OWN breakfasts and lunches) along with other facilities such as limited wi-fi, laundry and showers. No mobile phone coverage.f

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    No vegetarian. Gluten free is ok.

    Minimum stay 2 weeks.

    We live out of mobile phone range, so cannot receive text messages or calls when at home.

    If you are interested send us an email or your resume and we will get back to you ASAP.

    Do not hesitate to contact us if you got any further question(s).

    And there will be some housekeeping at times, if the weather is not good.

    P.S. Contact only, when you are already in New Zealand.

    We are keen for people who want to stay longer and fit into our relaxed kiwi lifestyle, giving us a better chance to really get to know each other.

    Thank you for your time.

  • 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?

    Two

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