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27 Oct 2026
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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
Our home located on a working farm, approximately 5 - 10 minutes drive from Oamaru. We are a family of 2 adults and 3 young adult children (they no longer live permanently at home however visit often). We rear and fatten bulls year round and dairy graze cows over winter, and have a small flock of sheep, plus chickens, ducks, Kune Kune pig, 3 x alpaca, 5 x farm dogs and 1 cat (she lives inside our house).
From August to October I’m busy rearing calves so help around the house and garden would be appreciated as I tend to neglect them. We don’t need help with farm work. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
History
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Nature
Hiking
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experiencing life on a New Zealand farm will be of interest to travellers, and being away from large cities and in a more rural environment.
My husband and I travelled when we were young and now the kids have left home are trying to again (when we can get away from the farm). Our kids are now planning their own overseas adventures. I also run Farmstay accommodation on farm and enjoy meeting our overseas guests. -
Help
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER , OCTOBER , early NOVEMBER 2027. - I’m super busy rearing calves this time of year and need help keeping on top of the following - preparing vegetable gardens, tidying up the garden in general, painting , cleaning cupboards, possibly a bit of housework. Minimum stay 1 week.
Travellers need to be able to work unsupervised, have a current WHV and your own transport. Non-smokers/vapers only. You will need your own transport - there is no public transport available.
We are offering accommodation, basic breakfast (cereal/toast), lunch (usually things like sandwiches) and dinner (this is our main meal of the day) in exchange for 4 hours of work a day. Our meals are basic, I’m not a fancy cook and also don't cook gluten/dairy free. We are unable to cater to allergies. You have to provide your own snacks and drinks. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
The accommodation is within our home - the bedroom has a king bed. Shared bathroom facilities - shared with our young adult kids who sometimes come home to visit for a short time.
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What else ...
We would love someone who is quiet and respectful, and non-smokers/vapers essential. Working Holiday Visa required. You will also need your own transport, especially if you want to sightsee around Oamaru. Our place is definitely not a party place, we are pretty quiet and tend to go to bed early/wake up early. If you like a simple lifestyle, the countryside and animals, then our place will suit you.
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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?
Two
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My animals / pets
Alpaca and kune kune pigs
No names for the chooks
Tansy and Prim
Sky, Sprout, Meg, Tess and Fern
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Jenny and Grant are welcoming, genuine, and have a great sense of humour. They made me feel at home from the very beginning, and I really enjoyed sharing these moments with their family. I’ll take away many wonderful memories of all the … read more
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Jenny and Grant are welcoming, genuine, and have a great sense of humour. They made me feel at home from the very beginning, and I really enjoyed sharing these moments with their family. I’ll take away many wonderful memories of all the … read more
