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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
5 Feb 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Description
We are a busy family of 5 looking for help around our unique rural property.
We are an Australian/New Zealand family who have travelled throughout Europe.
We are located on the Otaki River in Te Horo, on the beautiful Kapiti Coast.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an Australian/New Zealand family who have travelled throughout Europe. We enjoy sharing our home with people from other cultures. The kids love learning new phrases and words in other languages and learning how different things can be in other parts of the world. We run a gym on our property and Workawayers are welcome to join classes if this interests them.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have 18 acres of paddocks, native bush and some landscaped gardens. Tasks are often outside helping with fencing, gardening, animal feeding and general maintenance that goes with a larger property. Depending on the task - we may be working with you or you may work alone.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with a queen bed and use of a full bathroom. The bathroom is shared with the kids. We will provide a cooked dinner Monday - Friday. There will be food available during the weekends but you help yourself as we are out and about with kids activities. Breakfast and lunch food is available. Help yourself to breakfast. Lunch is often leftovers or there will be food available to make your own lunch.
What else ...
We are close to Wellington and the train service is regular. We are happy to drop you are the closest station if you want to venture into the city.
We have plenty of beautiful bush walks close by too. We are more than happy to help you find a suitable walk when you are here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are very flexible about the working hours - as long as the hours are done we don't mind when. Most tasks are outside so you will need to be available during daylight hours.
Space for parking camper vans
Depending on the need - there is a large paddock to park in and they are able to use the house bathroom. Alternatively there is a separate toilet outside if needed.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (1)
We immediately felt integrated into their daily lives.
Our missions were mostly outside: weeding, mowing.
They make themselves available if you don't have a car to drive you to the nearest railway station to reach Wellington.
Laura also cooks delicious meals.
We can only recommend this family! And if you… read more
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Feedback
We immediately felt integrated into their daily lives.
Our missions were mostly outside: weeding, mowing.
They make themselves available if you don't have a car to drive you to the nearest railway station to reach Wellington.
Laura also cooks delicious meals.
We can only recommend this family! And if you… read more
