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Help us at our family place and experience life in Rural Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family with 2 children aged 8 &10 living on a small rural block of land 10 minutes from Kerikeri. We built here 7 years ago are we are trying to plant many native plants and food gardens. When we are not at home we enjoy visiting local beaches and travel.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Sustainability
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Water sports
    Dancing
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands offers many sites of cultural and historical significance for New Zealanders. We can also offer recreational fishing and surfing experiences.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people willing to help out with tasks around the property including gardening and general chores around the home.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have an upstairs room with a double bed with its own bathroom. Travellers will be provided an evening meal and other basic food items are also available for breakfast and lunch.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I work part time from home and we try to grow and make as much of our own food as possible. We are close to Puketi forest and other walking tracks. There are many beaches in the surrounding areas.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have starlink.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Heaps of space for any size motor home. Can even put you in a nice spot near the river.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Summer

Host ref number: 775223943847

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The image depicts a modern bathroom with a glass shower, white sink, and wooden ceiling, featuring a plant and shelving unit, exuding a clean and minimalist aesthetic.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a blue armchair, and a window offering a view of the outdoors, creating a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene grassy field with a group of chickens roaming freely, surrounded by lush trees and bushes under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a variety of plants and trees, with a fence and a shed in the background, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a restaurant, with a glass of wine and water in front of them, enjoying a meal together.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a sloping roof, surrounded by a lush grassy field, rocks, and vibrant plants, set against a clear blue sky.

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