Secluded Bush Retreat in the City - Help us with some gardening and spring cleaning in Springfield, Rotorua, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Kia Ora, We would like you to enjoy your stay with us and in our beautiful city. Rotorua is a town set on its namesake lake on Aotearoa NZ’s North Island, renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture.
    We are a family of five plus a friendly cat living in quiet leafy neighbourhood approx 5km from town centre. Frédéric (from Tahiti, French Polynésie) is self-employed as an outrigger boat builder. Justine is a teacher ece. We are a family made up of Fredo & Justine, our teenaged son and our two young nephews.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Rotorua, a town set on its namesake lake on New Zealand's North Island, is renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. Our place is close (a short drive) tourist attractions and the cycleways and trails that Rotorua is famous for. There is a local bus stop (City Ride _Springfield Bus) at the end of the road, so transport is not an issue.We will interact with you as much or as little as you like. We are happy to help you and to answer any questions you may have.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    GARDENING & SPRING CLEANING:
    (Jardinage et netoyage)

    Otherwise this is what we usually offer before and after the above dates -

    ALL YEAR _We are looking for a short-term stay volunteer to help (flexible to suit your activities: for 4 to 5 hours help a day - (NO HELP ON SATURDAY) with a variety of tasks on our property. For example, vegetable garden layout, planting, weeding, yard cleanup, painting, house work, painting, building and so on. We provide the food and accommodation in our home.

    PREFERRED LENGTH OF STAY: One week. This may be extended.

    MINIMUM STAY: 2-3 days minimum stay

    Hours:
    Between 4 - 5 hours (flexible to suit your activities). Saturdays off!
    No help on Saturday. This a great opportunity to get out & about and explore beautiful Rotorua and the surrounding area. NB. I'm not home on Saturday, so you must provide your own meals on Saturday.


    *Contact host for bus timetables*
    baybus.co.nz/rotorua/rotorua-urban/

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your room: is furnished with two comfy single sized beds, with linen and towels supplied. It is a comfortable space with WIFI, microwave, toaster, fridge (out of order), jug, tea and coffee facilities. We live in the suburb of SPRINGFIELD. We also have a single room upstairs. Our place is close (a short drive) tourist attractions and the cycleways and trails that Rotorua is famous for.Note: this neighbourhood does NOT have the famous Rotorua sulphur smell :)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sorry no smoking.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Sometimes we also host overseas students who attend a nearby English Language School. When all the bedrooms in the house are occupied we can still host helpers who are traveling in Campervans. We have a large safe driveway for you stay in your van. Then you could use the toilet, shower and laundry etc inside our house. If your interested please contact us for more information.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4 or 5 hours, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 653524717644

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