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We are a family living on 58 acres in the beautiful Motueka Valley, needing help with our restoration project, trying to replant the majority of the property in natives, and weed out and restore the existing native bush. We are also looking for people who are interested in engaging with the family and sharing their culture with us. We think this can be a really great learning experience for our children, (aged 12, 10 and 8) and us. We also have lots of animals that love visitors, a super friendly dog, 2 happy cats, sheep, guinea pigs, chickens and a very sweet pony.
The Nelson/ Tasman region is a great place for nature lovers with lots of beautiful beaches and amazing walks in the area. There is rock climbing in Golden Bay, and cycle trails and incredible mountain biking all around us. There are also great cafes and a buzzing art and craft scene. There is lots on offer and lots to experience.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can offer a Kiwi family life style, sharing a living space, sharing some meals, games and conversation. We love for people to be part of the family life and interacting with us and the kids. Time spent with animals and in nature.
We would love to learn about other cultures, language, food and customs. As well as getting to know a diverse group of people.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people to help with planting natives and weeding and caring for existing plantings. There will also be the occasional household jobs, and general property maintenence, fire wood sorting and stacking. We will be here with you and generally working alongside
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a cabin with a lovely private bedroom with queen bed, and single bunks. There is a heater and set of drawers.
We share the kitchen, bathroom and lounge space during the day and evening, but we have a house bus that we sleep in and spend the later evenings in.
The lounge is heated with a wood burner. We have a TV and internet. Plus lots of games!
What else ...
There are plenty of great places to visit in your days off, whether you are hiking, biking, fishing, going to the beach, or going to the movies, cafes, local music shows and markets.
We live rurally, there is no public transport and we are 30 minutes to the next main town. We are a non smoking/ vaping home and property. You need a good level of fitness as the property is steep and the work mostly physical. Animals are a big part of our lives. We homeschool our kids, so we are all home together during the days, when we are not out at activities. We are a welcoming and interested family who are looking forward to meeting interesting and friendly people.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet. But we would need you to be working with us during the day when we are working on the land.
Space for parking camper vans
We have lots of parking, but we have a steep gravel driveway to get up.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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