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Hi travellers.
We are dairy farmers in the Far North. We offer a cultural exchange experience in exchange for some help around our home and garden. We also have chicken coop project for someone interested.
You will get to live in the heart of the Far North. Just 15 minutes drive from the beach, views forever. Peaceful and relaxing.
We ask for 4 hours of help per day for five days per week in exchange for a stay near beaches beaches beaches, with views of Doubtless Bay and Rangiputa Harbour. This help will be in and around the home.
It is an opportunity for you to come and join our family and see how a dairy farming family live in New Zealand.
We enjoy taking the Kontiki (longline) out on the beach to catch fish for dinner. An experience all of our visitors enjoy.
We have a large farm that previous workawayers have enjoyed learning about and taking walks around. One couple who were avid bird watchers counted over 30 species on one meander.
We are hunters and farmers and therefore have found that we are not a suitable placement for Vegans as our lifestyle and diet do not suit this life choice. We believe in knowing where your food comes from and grow our own food as much as possible (including beef). We try to avoid processed food so if you are a processed food addict you may want to bring some snacks with you. Baking is encouraged as a fun pastime.
Our previous visitors include a pastry chef from France who made the most delicious Tart de Limon we have ever tasted. Another visitor from France shared their favourite French food of poached egg in soggy bread with tomato sauce which resulted in a lot of laughter and very tentative tasting - our dogs ate well that night as we quickly whipped up a pizza for all to share. Another French visitor thankfully came along and made us Oeuf en Meurette which was insanely good and totally saved the French from having the worst recipe in the world. We have enjoyed cuisine attempts from around the world (sometimes because they are delicious - and other times because of the laughter they create) and always encourage people to share a 'national dish' or their own 'family favourite'. We have learnt pizza is a favourite with families around the world.
We also make cheese from our fresh raw milk and I am always happy to have someone learn this process from gathering the milk through to making and tasting the cheese. I make Havarti, Camembert, Halloumi, the occasional blue, and teach people to make lightening fast mozzarella.
We love boardgames and card games and have enjoyed many an evening sharing stories and enjoying a game with our visitors.
Our son is Lego-mad. If you are also Lego mad - or you are crazy about organising Lego - mention it in your comment to us as this will always be a bonus. He is hoping for someone who will help him go through the piles of Lego bricks to find the pieces for his castle and pirate ship. His parents and cousin have declined to help.
We are welcoming to all comers and enjoy learning about the far-flung reaches of the world. So far we have had visitors from China, Czeck, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, France, USA, England, Ireland, Canada and Turkey. We lived in the south of Chile for a year and loved our experiences in Chile and Argentina. We look forward to meeting and getting to know you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You get to live and help in the beautiful Far North of New Zealand surrounded by beaches.
If you want to learn about dairy farming in New Zealand we are happy to have you come along with us on our daily duties. We do not include farm work as part of our Workaway exchange.
We are happy to introduce you to calves and other animals that are on the farm and teach you how to interact with them appropriately as part of our cultural exchange.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mainly help around the home and garden. We do have a potential Chicken Coop project if you have the skills and interest.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
High quality chattels, large bedroom with queen sized bed. Shared Bathroom. Stunning views, and good food. Pool is sparkling clean and ready to dive in.
What else ...
Visit the stunning Bay of Islands only an hours drive.
Go to Cape Reinga.
Visit beaches on the beautiful Karikari penisula.
Go fishing.
Surfing beaches nearby.
Markets.
Hang on the farm.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet connection that is uncapped.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a nice flat spot to park. We do not have special power outlets. But we do have an open window that you can put an extension cord through.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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