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Join a Kiwi family and help with day to day life in Martinborough, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, We are Michelle and Ross also Abby who is 14 yr and shes home on the weekends from school.
    We have 2 lifestyle blocks 3.7 ha and 6.4 ha. We live at the 3.7 ha property renovating our home, planting trees etc.
    Block 2 - a beautiful block with native trees and a river that runs the boundary. We need help clearing block 2, planting trees ect,
    Block 1- DIY stuff, house reno, vegetable garden needing some love.
    + also 100 olive trees that we pick in may/june.

    We do not need help with our businesses.

    We operate the Patuna Chasm walk, open Nov to April, this is certainly something you can do on your days off.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The kiwi way of life in a rural village, although a very cool wine village,

  • Help

    Help

    Help with DIY projects, building gardens planting ,… clearing paddock, always things to do.

    We do not need help with our businesses.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with queen bed .
    we supply breakfast lunch and dinner while you are at our home, if you have any special dietary needs you will need to supply these yourself.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots to see and do in and around Martinborough

  • 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 are a POP as well, Park over property so also have campervans ect staying from time to time. Happy for you to stay in your camper.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 591342787131

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The image depicts a serene natural setting, featuring a cave with a river flowing through it, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a serene rural scene with chickens, a dog, and a shed in the background, set amidst a lush grassy area with trees and a fence.

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