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80 %
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Last replied
30 Jul 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Description
We live in Te Anau, right on the doorstep of Fiordland National Park.
We have 2 children Rita 11 and Austen 8. We run a charter boat business in Dusky Sound and absolutely love the outdoors.
We try and grow as much produce as possible on our lifestyle block using organic principles, we also grow beef and lamb and hunt for wild meat/fish as often as we can. We have had several volunteers come and stay with us over the years and love the cultural exchange and the opportunity to learn about other peoples culture and food. We can only host 1 person at a time. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Outdoor activities
Mountain
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are true blue kiwis and enjoy sharing history and knowledge about New Zealand. I am a passionate cook/chef so if you wish to learn about baking sourdough bread or making as much as possible from scratch I am very happy to share.
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Projects involving children
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Help
We have 2 young children, a 11 and 8 year old and a dog. We are looking for someone to assist with gardening and general maintenance around our home and on our small farm. There is also an element of childcare and home help. There would be plenty of time for you to head off and explore Fiordland, or join us on family adventures.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
Accommodation is a backyard caravan. Bathroom is shared with the family. We live within walking distance of Te Anau town center. All meals provided in exchange for approx 5 hours of help per day. We only have room for a single so please do not apply if you are a couple.
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What else ...
Te Anau is a town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Te Anau Caves feature a limestone grotto of glowworms and an underground waterfall. To the southwest, the Kepler Track winds through beech forests, glacial valleys and mountains.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Cattle and Sheep
We have 21 rising one year old beef cattle and 22 Wiltshire sheep.
Chickens
We have 15 chooks for egg production
Nancy (1 year)
Nancy is a big bouncy chocolate Labrador
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The work was fair and not difficult. I helped Katherine feed the farm animals, did some weeding, and spread mulch to prepare the plants for winter. I also looked after the children for a day — they are wonderful and full of energy!
Katherine and Mitch were very flexible … read more
Thanks again Guilhem and good luck for your travels.
Guilhem
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The work was fair and not difficult. I helped Katherine feed the farm animals, did some weeding, and spread mulch to prepare the plants for winter. I also looked after the children for a day — they are wonderful and full of energy!
Katherine and Mitch were very flexible … read more
Thanks again Guilhem and good luck for your travels.
Guilhem
I spent three weeks with them, and I couldn’t have asked for anything better!
They welcomed me warmly and shared so much knowledge with me about gardening and New Zealand culture.
When I had an accident because of the icy road conditions right after I left, they rushed to help me and supported me … read more
In the house Maho helped with childcare, cleaning, cooking and organising. On the farm Maho … read more
We could not recommend Nina more highly.
Andy stayed for approximately 3 weeks, he helped out in the garden, with the kids and on the farm with some projects. Andy was respectful, clean and tidy and best of all cooked delicious meals for the family.
From the start I was welcomed warmly and made to feel like one of the family. There was plenty of spare time to enjoy the surroundings, and the work was varied … read more
Max got on very well with our kids and was happy to step in and pick them up … read more
She took me in when I had nowhere to go and no idea what to do, after I got into an accident with my beloved van that had been my home on wheels until that point.
The fact that she responded to my last-minute request and was down to help out when she usually has … read more
