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Homestay with an international family in Ashburton, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a German family living in New Zealand for a very long time.
    Mum, looking for like-minded friends to stop, have a cuppa, a chat, a laugh, maybe do an hours gardening together. Just looking to speak some German and English with the kids.
    We are just on the main road in Ashburton,traveling north/south state highway 1.
    Off road parking for your camper if you choose to stay a night or two.
    Walking distance to the shops, parks, river access.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Friendly exchange, a connection and speaking English and German

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Just be part of family life for a day or two. You are welcome to give me a hand with day to day tasks

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Spare room

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    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

    Driveway

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 742243254271

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