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Stay in rural Wanaka/Cromwell, New Zealand

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    Kia Ora, Gidday, Hola, Bonjour,

    We are situated halfway between Cromwell and Wanaka. A regional Bus from Queenstown passes by, and we can pick you up from the main road, but there is no other sort of public transport for going in and out of town.

    We have been self-building our forever home for twelve years now. There is still much to be done but most excitingly we shifted in just before winter this year!

    We have two friendly fur baby-Cats and a dog . We have seven human babies (all grown up and left home) and 4 Grandchildren.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I was going to say we are just your average DIY self employed Kiwis but, actually, we are not. We do a lot of things "outside the square" e.g. building our own steam bending-timber machine.

  • Help

    Help

    I really need help tidying and cleaning! Building over so long is messy business!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In summer -Old Bus - double bed , kitchenette , lounge with log fire and bottle wall . Set away from the house and private.
    You would use the house shower and toilet.
    Winter - a studio room off the garage next to the house .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We work from 8am - 5-6pm . For your 4 hours you can choose what time you start . In your time off there is 25 acres here to walk and explore and Department of Conservation land nearby also for walking. 30 minutes walk away is a rock area for climbing.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We are connected to Elons things in the sky

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We are on a lifestyle block of land so plenty of space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Sir WilburForce Ross Hodges

    Sir WilburForce Ross Hodges

    Wilbur is our youngest , born Feb this year (2026) he has earned the name wilful Wilbur for his responsiveness (not) to puppy training.

    Morty has him well under control and regularly’bitch-slaps’ the little dude into submission. Lady is slowly learning how to ‘drive dog’ but is a wee bit scared .

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    Lady Clawrissa

    Lady Clawrissa, bought (sex trafficked ?!) in as consort to the Crown Prince . Sadly however , he rejected her advances , she’s barely even made the friend zone in his eyes . Tolerated would be the more apt description. That’s said she is a cheeky lil black-ninja - darting and dancing about the place

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    Crown Prince Mortitude Duke of Queensberry

    More dog than Cat ,Morty is the love of Catherine’s life (sorry Mike ) and reigns supreme over all - hooman and Dog

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The image shows three people posing for a selfie in a garden with a large building in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a colorful stained-glass window, and a decorative bull skull on the wall, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Two women crouch down to pet a small, curly-haired dog on a gravel path, surrounded by trees and bushes. The women have blonde hair.
The image shows a large piece of equipment with a long metal arm, possibly a crane or a lift, situated in an open area, likely for industrial or construction purposes.
The image shows a middle-aged couple posing for a selfie in a restaurant, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling.
The image shows a small, white, rectangular building with a sloping roof, featuring a large window and a door, set against a backdrop of green grass and a clear blue sky.
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The image shows a black cat and a white dog lying together on a blue blanket, with a yellow pillow behind them.
The image is a collage of five photos showing the exterior and interior of a rustic building with a door, windows, and furniture.
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The image depicts a group of people gathered in a camper van, surrounded by trees, enjoying drinks and snacks, with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

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