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Help outdoors with sheep, gardening and other tasks in Nelson, New Zealand.

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Children have now gone, so we are on our own. Moved from Auckland in 2000. Now have finished building nice home. Have planted Feijoas & have 13 sheep. The lifestyle block is 5.7 ha. (15 acres ).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    We have travelled a bit in the past, so know how good to is to have someone to direct you to interesting spots. We are New Zealanders & live the Kiwi life.

  • Help

    Help

    Need one or two fit & strong people to do the extra jobs. Sweeping paths , moving sheep, gardening, helping with meals in the evening etc.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    New accommodation downstairs. Own lounge & T V with kitchenette . Double bedroom, own toilet with separate bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Must have own car. There are many bike trails, ( we have bikes or you can hire bikes at the local wharf.) We are situated on the way to Golden Bay, so lots of fabulous tramping. Local beaches, wineries & shopping not too far away. We have wine trail around our area.

  • 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

    We have plenty of parking.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 589517465174

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