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Join us near the Marlborough Sounds on New Zealands South Island.

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I’m a young professional living in the beautiful township of Havelock - the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds.

    I am well traveled and love adventuring in my own back yard here in Marlborough.
    I am also very creative & crafty. Watercolour & urban sketching are some of my favourite hobbies. I’m also into Sailing & Orienteering/Rogaines/Adventure racing.

    My house has a self contained sleepout with ensuite which would be where I would accommodate you.

    I live a high speed life with a demanding job but I am conscious & curious / open to learning about new cultures, ideas & philosophies. I am super social, although I don’t drink or smoke. Visitors are welcome to have a few chill drinks with dinner, please bring your own.

    I love food & cooking. My home is open to all eaters, although you may need to cater for certain special ingredients (eg: gluten free) if you have specific dietary requirements.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experience the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds & its access to stunning walks, bush, rivers, bays. Opportunity to learn about NZ’s Greenshell Mussel & Food industries. Young, fun host!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I’m looking for some help us around the house and garden at my home.

    - water blasting concrete
    - trimming hedges
    - building a chicken house (existing but needs some improvements)
    - painting interior walls
    - sorting/organising a garage used for storage
    - cleaning windows

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Sleep out with 1 x Queen, 1 x single bed, ensuite bathroom & kitchenette. Washing machine, lounge, fridge, kitchen in main house. Shared dinners, take turns cooking. Breakfast & lunch at own times. Basic bread, cheese, butter, cereal, eggs, milk etc.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Cool spots in the area

    - Pelorus Bridge swimming & walks (20min)
    - Mt Takorika & waterfall track (5 min)
    - Wine tasting/tours in Renwick (25 min)
    - Nelson (1h 15min)

    - Queen Charlotte Track
    - Nydia Bay track
    - Link Pathway

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of space to park here

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 737135121934

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