Join our family on a chestnut orchard in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

New Zealand

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27/01/2020
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2020

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We are a family of four and live on a chestnut orchard in the Bay of Plenty, we need help out with various things on the property. Both my husband and I have travelled extensively and lived outside of New Zealand a number of times so want to offer travellers an insight into New Zealand life.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Other
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Both myself and my husband Peter have travelled extensively and enjoy the opportunity to be able to meet with other travellers, and provide an insight to the NZ lifestyle. We want our boys to also have experiences of other cultures from a young age.
Help
On the orchard we need various help at different times of the year around the property as there is always something to be done.

The really busy time for us is harvest time which is in March/April when our main job is harvesting chestnuts. We also need to grade chestnuts which goes from March to May/June. We also have a number of Feijoa trees and need to pick fruit from these in April/May.

Other times of the year we always have mowing, weeding and other property work to be done at various times. In 2019 after the chestnut harvest is over we have a number of trees to cut down so we can clear our house site and make room for some avocado trees that we will pant over coming years. Occasionally we may need help in and around the house.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
We have a sleep out (the Pod) close to the house which can accommodate a couple or two singles, and bathroom facilities are shared with us. We provide three meals a day and want our guests to make themselves at home.
What else ...
Our orchard to located in the Bay of Plenty with easy access to Tauranga & Mount Maunganui. We are close to a number of beautiful beaches and bush walks and waterholes in the Kaimai ranges.

As we live in the country there is very limited public transport so it is best you have your own transport to be able explore our beautiful part of New Zealand.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day 5 days week

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20/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (blandine & Mike) for host

Peter, Cheryl, Jake and Kees are a sweet family. They own a property with chestnuts and feijoas trees and have a lot of exciting projects.

We lived in a little pod outside the house. The bed was very good. It was very nice to wake up with the birdsongs .
We have being spoilt with diversify dinners, we even have been introduced to foreign… read more

(Very good )

09/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Astrid) for host

Cheryl & Peter were very helpful and kindly. They gave us plenty of advices & informations about the area. the job was easy and Peter was very encouraging. it also was a pleasure to spend time with the boys, Jack and Kees. they are adorable and interesting. we had good times with all the family and were sad to leave...after only one week with… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mollie & Alex) for host

We are absolutely delighted we got to stay with Cheryl, Peter and the boys! They are all so welcoming and very friendly. The pod is perfect and Peter spent some time upgrading it while we were there! Dinner was always delicious and very filling. It was great to eat, listen to some great tunes and chat with Peter and Cheryl in the evenings after… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mollie & Alex)

We had Mollie and Alex stay with us for 2 weeks and they were fantastic guests.
They did any amazing job with anything we asked them to do and were incredible with the boys. Pete enjoyed being able to talk about music with Alex. We are really looking forward to seeing more of them while they stay close by and work with us for the chestnut season.

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Izzie & Jesse )

We were lucky enough to have Izzie and Jesse stay with us for a week in February. They are a great couple and were great company to have around. They happily did any work that us needed and were amazing with both boys. We would welcome them back anytime and hope they have a fantastic New Zealand adventure.

(Excellent )

25/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

We had the pleasure of having Maria stay with us for just over a week. She was a great guest and fitted in with our family and small home perfectly. She was great with both our young boys and happy to tackle any work we had for her to do. She is excellent company and interesting to compare travel stories with. We won't hesitate to open our home to… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Oh what an amazing stay I had! They are lovely, kind, fleixble and welcome people, the kids are super great and cute, the work is fun, I had a lot of freedom to choose when to do the work & the bed is awesome :blush: it was really a nice place to stay, ai had a lot of fun and felt at home from the first day! Thanks

(Excellent )

11/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Maud) for host

When we left Cheryl and Peter, we had only one regret : not stay longer ! We really felt like a part of the family. At work, during the meals or the shared moments, Cheryl and Peter were always available and concerned about us. We liked pass time with their two boys and have walk around. Even if it was just a week, it was a really good time during… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Maud)

Nicholas & Maud stayed with us for a week or so a number of weeks ago. They were a pleasure to have stay and showed enthusiasm and a strong work ethic with anything that needed to be done. Our 2 year old son still asks where they are and sings his version of the nursery rhyme Maud sang to him. We wish them well on their adventures in NZ and life… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

23/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Micaela)

Micaela stayed with us for two weeks in May. She was an absolute pleasure to have around, and fitted into our family and small environment and why making herself at home she was still respectful that it was still our home. She has an great work ethic both while doing the work allocated and when in the house helping out in the kitchen etc with… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Micaela) for host

I had an absolutely wonderful experience staying with Cheryl, Peter, and the boys (and of course, Leeroy the exceedingly friendly cat.) I felt very welcome right from the start of my stay and left with so many great memories. For the two weeks I was there, I helped out with grading the chestnut harvest and also spent a bit of time helping looking… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host

I stayed nearly two weeks at Peters&Cheryls farm at the beginning of my NZ-Trip. Peter and Cheryl were always very friendly and helped with IRD and bank account. I enjoyed the time and they made me feel like home.

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Elias)

Elias stayed with us for nearly two weeks at the beginning of his NZ trip. He was happy to do whatever jobs we needed done. We enjoyed our evening talks and wish you safe and happy travels around NZ.

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)

Oli stayed with us for about 2 weeks at the beginning of his NZ adventure. He was a pleasure to have stay and was happy to do various jobs we needed done. We enjoyed talking with him and wish him safe and happy travels around NZ.

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host

Hi. My first workaway experience with Cheryl, Peter and the Kids was very nice.
A very warmhearted family i had a lot of fun and nice conversations with.
The accommodation was also good. Enough space for 2 people.

I did various tasks and never had the feeling that is boring or too hard.
And they helped me with my bank account stuff. Was very… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Keiu & Coti) for host

It was my first real workaway experience and it couldn't be better. The family accepted my last minute call for staying at their place (as the place I was going first didn't respond to me any more). They have been very responsive, as soon as I sent letter to them, I got a call from Cheryl. I felt like a part of the family and was welcomed nicely.… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena & Magdalena) for host

We've stayed with Cheryl, Peter and the boys for about three weeks and really enjoyed our time! We were the first guests to stay in the newly build pod/sleepout and loved it! It was nice to have our own space though you don't really need it with as lovely people as they are. Six days a week we helped Peter in the orchard with several different… read more

(Excellent )

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