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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 one year old girl who is a lot of fun. If you love animals you’ll love our place, dogs, chickens, ducks, friendly sheep and cows, surrounded by amazing natural beauty and quite, with hours of walks from our doorstep. We are literally at the End of the Earth!
We are looking for someone to help us with farm and gardening work. 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.
Ideally, we would prefer someone with some experience in gardening and basic building. If you don't have any prior experience as such but willing to learn, get your hands dirty and share your creative ideas, then you are welcome as well.
You will get to enjoy New Zealand farm life and meet our sheep, pet lamp Kluane. Our famous pet dogs Bella and Ruby and farm dog Bobby ;) 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.
cheers
Marie and Asif
DIY and building projects
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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
Gardening and farming, some building projects.
We have a wide range of outdoor work. From shed maintenance to fencing, weeding on the farm, creating new garden beds, planting.
Guitar lessons.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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We offer free accommodation (your own private room, one queen and one single bed), free dinner (you must provide your own breakfasts and lunches) along with other facilities such as limited wi-fi, laundry and bath. No mobile phone coverage. You might need to work a bit longer on some days and you can adjust your hours accordingly.
No vegetarian. Gluten free is ok.
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 jobs at times, if the weather is not good.
Thank you for your time.
P.S. Contact only, when you are already in New Zealand.
20 hours per week. This can be 3 hours per day over six days or 4 hours over 5 days.
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. We like woofers who are relaxed and flexible.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host can provide space for campervans.
Two
Maximum 4 hours a day (each), 5 days a week
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