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Help in my garden on a beautiful coastal property Coromandel Town, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    Garden helpers welcomed on a beautiful coastal property at Papa Aroha on the Coromandel Peninsula.
    Always something to do here (gardening, painting, cleaning).
    I am a retired policeman,potter and glass artist.
    You will stay in a private apartment with a kitchen, bathroom & bedroom .
    A private beach is just across the road, with kayaks and SUPs you can borrow.
    Campground shop 1km away, town supermarket 15 mins drive.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Pets
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Plant care
    Music
    Books
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Coromandel Peninsula is a place of outstanding beauty. You will enjoy the beautiful New Zealand bush all around, as well as the spectacular views over the gulf. This is a kiwi protection area. You can learn how to recognize native plants, eradicate invasive plants and set predator traps. You can borrow my kayaks and SUPs.

  • Help

    Help

    My garden is overgrown and in need of some TLC. Weeding , trimming, eradicating invasive weeds. Possible painting of some out buildings required.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will stay in a self-contained apartment with a kitchen, bathroom and double bed. You can cook for yourself. The property has amazing views, and is just across the road from a private stony beach. Sandy beaches are just a short drive away.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You need your own car. My house is a 15/20 minute drive north of Coromandel Town which has good cafes & supermarket.
    Campground shop 1km away for basic items.
    Lots to see further north of peninsula.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Charlie (2 years)

    Charlie is a cute schnoodle. He is very friendly and never annoying.

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