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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
11 Feb 2025
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Feedback
7
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Description
A beautiful lifestyle block and 5 minutes from Waikanae (an hour North of Wellington). We are almost empty nesters (two older teenage boys, one still at home) who love the outdoors and travelling.
We've had lots of volunteers and our aim is to be good hosts and develop lasting relationships with the people that stay with us. We like volunteers who share their culture, ask questions and who enjoy working hard (we have learned not everyone does!) We have a large house, animals, and extensive grounds. Work opportunities are varied and can be matched to people's skills and interests.
It's a pretty sweet deal - we have a hot tub, swimming pool and tennis court across the road! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Pets
Van life
Self development
Movies & TV
Mountain
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports -
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The exchange would give travelers a good impression of Kiwi rural and family life. We can show you the local sights and pass on information about the locality.
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Help
We would love to get the property in nice, tidy condition for the summer and we have a wetland native planting project we would like to advance. Plus, there's oodles of cedar to stain!!
We are always keen to match tasks with people's skills but there is always gardening, weeding, and decorating to be done. Plus some heavier work like moving and building fences. We also have a wetland planting project we would like to proceed with. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner -
Accommodation
Comfortable bedrooms but people welcome to stay their camper van, if they wish.
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What else ...
Wellington is only an hour away and the train station is 5 mins down the road. There are lots of great bush walks close to our house and a lovely beach is a 10 minute 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
We can cater for vans of any size.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Walter (7 years)
Cute fun labradoodle!
Unless you are a rabbit or possum.
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We have enjoy work for them in different tasks. We were proud of what we have accomplish. Our services were rendered to us … read more
On my first night of arriving I performed a few songs to a small group of family friends in the garden which was super fun! There was definitely never a dull moment in my … read more
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We have enjoy work for them in different tasks. We were proud of what we have accomplish. Our services were rendered to us … read more
On my first night of arriving I performed a few songs to a small group of family friends in the garden which was super fun! There was definitely never a dull moment in my … read more
