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Help with our wetland restoration project on a peninsula on the Waimea Inlet near Māpua, Nelson, New Zealand

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Our property is on the shore of the Waimea Inlet near Māpua. The estuary is home to many wading birds and much of our work is revegetating the estuary margin. We are part of Department of Conservation/Community project to increase numbers of several endangered wading birds by restoring their natural habitat and trapping predators. There is also lots to do in our orchard and vegetable garden.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers can learn about our habitat restoration project, and about the birds and plants around our beautiful tidal inlet.
Help
Autumn/Winter work is planting and weeding around the inlet shore. Spring/Summer it is mostly vegetable gardening and weeding the shoreline.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a comfortable caravan with heating and fast fibre internet. Also a separate bathroom and kitchen for helpers. We provide all food. Volunteers make meals in their own kitchen. There are lots of fresh herbs and vegetables and fruit in the garden.
What else ...
We have bicycles you can borrow to go to the village or to explore the area. There are 3 National Parks nearby for helpers who like to go tramping . (Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes). Also beaches and rivers within easy driving distance. Also kayaks and paddleboards for using on the Inlet.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fast fibre internet, and there is plenty of space to work.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days per week

Host ref number: 744782495714

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04/02/2023

I had a great week at Elspeth's Workaway. From the start communication was really clear and we agreed on jobs to do every morning - Elspeth is a great host and I really enjoyed the work! I learned a lot about native bush and the rewinding being done in New Zealand, as well as having the opportunity to get to know the area (which is absolutely… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Megan )

Katie and Meg were excellent volunteers! They worked really hard, and did a great job. Lots of weeding and using a brush cutter. They are very good company and we we really enjoyed having them here. Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

30/10/2022

I spent around 10 days in Elspeth and Kim's place and it was a really great time ! I did gardening and I learnt a lot from their birds and native plants conservation project. I really enjoyed working there and the location is wonderfull. Lot of beautiful landscapes around the town, and a beautiful view from the property.
Elspeth and Kim are both… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Gisele)

Gisele and Marie were with us for 2 weeks. They were really good workers, lots of weeding and scrub cutting.
They are really good company and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting them.

(Excellent )

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04/02/2023

Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host

(Excellent )

06/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Megan )

(Excellent )

30/10/2022

Left by Workawayer (Gisele) for host

(Excellent )

29/10/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Gisele)

Gisele and Marie were with us for 2 weeks. They were really good workers, lots of weeding and scrub cutting.
They are really good company and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting them.

(Excellent )

10/10/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea was with us for 3 weeks. She was a great help and a very good gardener. She's very thoughtful, with a quiet and gentle exterior, but also a great sense of humour and a wide range of interests. We really enjoyed having Andrea here and would highly recommend her to other hosts.

(Excellent )

10/10/2022

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

I had a lovely time staying on Elspeth and Kim's property for 3 weeks. They are kind, hospitable hosts and made sure I had everything I needed to fully enjoy my stay. I worked in the garden or tending to the estuary restoration project; weeding, transplanting and potting up native plants. It was lovely to see the dedication Elspeth has to… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)

Justin stayed with us for several weeks was a really excellent volunteer. He is skilled, practical, and hardworking. He's also really good company, cheerful and really nice to have around. We feel lucky to have had Justin's help and would welcome him back any time. If you get the opportunity to host Justin, do not hesitate!

(Excellent )

18/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

This was a great place to spend a few weeks. Everything you would need is provided in a beautiful and relaxing location right on the estuary.
My tasks included weeding, mowing, potting and some track building and maintenance around the impressive restored native planted areas.
Elspeth and Kim are great hosts, easy going & generous. Elspeth's… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Mandy)

Benni and Mandy stayed with us for 3 months as volunteers for our conservation projects. We loved having them here, they are a wonderful team.
During their time with us they planted hundreds of native trees, shrubs and grasses as part of our restoration project to restore the native habitat on the shore of the Waimea Inlet where we live.
As well… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Mandy) for host

Elspeth and Kim - we can not thank you enough! From the very first moment, we felt so welcome and understood with our circumstances traveling after NZ lock-down. We ended up staying for 3 months and could have easily stayed on or even moved in 😉 We could not have thought of a better place to combine our interest in New Zealand Conservation with… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Petr)

Peter and Veronica were with us for several weeks, and were wonderful helpers. As well as being incredibly good workers they were also really cheerful and good company. Very nice to have around. They did a lot of hole digging and tree planting while they were here, also a lot of weeding. Everything they did was with very good humour and… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Petr) for host

We had absolutely fantastic time spent - the place where is the property of Elspeth and Kim. We stayed roughly 1 month in winter time (June). It was a pleasure to be involved in many outdoor tasks.
Ranging from digging holes, re/planting trees and veggies, weeding, mowing, trimming, weedeating, helping around rental cottages, landscaping,… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alexandria & Joel) for host

We absolutely loved our time spent with Elspeth and Kim on their beautiful property in Mapua. Would highly recommend this as a workaway experience! Thank you again Elpeth & Kim for your lovely hospitality :)

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandria & Joel)

Alex and Joel were an absolute pleasure to host. Fantastic workers and really nice people. Recommended!

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)

Sam and Stella were excellent volunteers. Really nice people and very good workers. WE really enjoyed having them here and would definitely recommend to others.

(Excellent )

02/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Elsa & Pierre) for host

Elspeth and Kim !!!!!!! We miss you so much !!
It was such an amazing and beautiful experience to live all this time with you.
Elspeth is just amazing, she makes sure we always have everything we need, always providing delicious food...
She's a very energetic woman, never out of ideas, full of amazing projects, and have lot of knowledges about… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa & Pierre)

Elsa and Pierre are absolutely wonderful volunteers. They are a lovely couple and very artistically talented as well as hardworking in the garden. They stayed with us for a few months, and we got so much done with their help. If you have creative design projects these two are perfect helpers! We loved and having them here and will miss them.

(Excellent )

21/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)

Lauren and Ivan were fantastic volunteers. Super helpful, hard working and very nice to have around. They did a great job.
Thank you Lauren and Ivan!

(Excellent )

20/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

We enjoyed our stay in Nelson with Elspeth. The work was in the garden, mostly weeding but a few other odd jobs. We started at 8am and worked for five hours. The accommodation is very comfortable, we had our own little caravan to sleep, and a separate kitchen, bathroom and living area. Elspeth was always appreciative of our work, and always made… read more

(Excellent )

25/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ninja & Denis) for host

We had two amazing weeks at Elspeths place. We lived in our own caravan near the garden. Elspeth and Kim invited us from time to time for a delicous dinner and on the other days they provided the food we could use for cooking (also vegetables from the garden). The work included weeding, planting, watering, mowing. The property is directly at the… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ninja & Denis)

Denis and Ninja are really great helpers and very good people. They helped us here for a few weeks and were wonderful workers. Very motivated, and also extremely knowledgeable about gardening. And good company too. Very highly recommended!

(Excellent )

11/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Merlin) for host

Elspeth and Kim are both very welcoming and warm people. I enjoyed our dinner conversations, and Elspeth's cooking is delicious! I also very much appreciated having my own space in the lovely caravan, and picking vegetables from the garden to cook meals for myself, Elspeth kindly made sure I had everything else I needed. The beautiful, peaceful… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eliza) for host

Loved staying in here for a week! Wholesome, peaceful location right next to the water, comfortable and cosy accommodation with bikes, kayaks and paddle boards to borrow. Elspeth was an amazing host, great cook and always made sure you had everything you needed, I felt right at home here. Would highly recommend for other workers and travellers,… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

I had a fantastic time here. The location is peaceful and serene, it's great to be able to go out on the water. Elspeth was a marvelous host and very generous. The accomodation was cool and had everything you could want. I highly recommend as it was a beautiful experience spending time here.

(Excellent )

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Help with our wetland restoration project on a peninsula on the Waimea Inlet near Māpua, Nelson, New Zealand

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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

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A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

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