Enjoy Lake Taupo Family Life in New Zealand

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We are a family of 5 who live on a small lifestyle block 10 minutes drive from Taupo and 5 minutes drive to our beautiful Lake Taupo.

We have lived and travelled alot overseas with our family and enjoy sharing our home with other global adventurers.

Please only contact us if you are about to arrive in New Zealand or currently travelling in New Zealand. Often our needs can be at short notice so if you need a home stay with limited notice we encourage you to contact us. :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to spend time in the beautiful Taupo Region in our lovely home that overlooks Lake Taupo and Mt Ruapehu in the distance. You will also get to assist with our small farm block that includes sheep and chickens and hang out with a real kiwi family
Help
We appreciate help around our property including gardening, cleaning, home maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a room with a queen size bed within our own home.
What else ...
Lake Taupo has so much to keep you busy when you have time off - thermal wonderland, our great lake, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking. fishing, water sports. We are also only an hr away from Mt Ruapehu, and Mt Tongariro.
Centrally located Taupo is a great place to be based to explore in all directions.

Taupo is a small laid back town but with a great vibe because of all the local and international tourists who pop in. We have great shops, restaurants and cafes without the craziness of big cities.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (41)

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07/08/2022

Left by Workawayer (Vivian Maria) for host

I stayed with Carl and his son Tobias for three weeks and had an absolutely AMAZING time. They have a wonderful home and I felt like I was part of their family. The work was very relaxed and varied and I had a lot of free time to explore the area. Carl also took me to the hot pools three times and I could come along on two awesome helicopter… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Amy & Leon) for host

We stayed with Carl and his daughter Millie!

Carl is a great guy who was kind enough to help us with our van that has some issues.
We stayed for 3 nights, he took us out waterskiing, showed us his helicopter and enjoyed a great kiwi steak together.
Carl's home is beautiful with the most amazing view we've ever seen!

This was our first… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sydnee & Oscar) for host

We really enjoyed staying with Carl and his kids. They were super welcoming and included us in family dinner and activities. We worked during the morning and had afternoons to explore Taupo. Carl was really good about giving us tips to go. He also took me (Sydnee) on a helicopter flight, which was an amazing experience. Thank you for everything!

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lea & Jasmina) for host

Dear Carl,

I am sorry for the late feedback. I was living together with Carl and his family for 10 days in the middle of March. We had a great time together, they invited me to celebrate Tobias birthday together with them and they took me to Napier for the Nitro Motor Circus, it was a great experience.
I loved to stay at your place and had the… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lea ) for host

This one week that I spent with Carl and his family was just awesome. They are really kind and lovely and made sure that I see as much as I could from Taupo.

I did not only saw the Lake Taupo from my lovely room, Carl even took me on a helicopter ride over the Lake, on a boat on the Lake and we even jumped of a cliff into the Lake! Just… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

We really enjoyed our stay with Carl and his family. The atmosphere felt very homelike and your family is super sweet and welcoming.
We wanted to thank Carl again for all the help in the end and Poppy for being our chauffeur and driving us around :)
Cheers Sara & Marlene

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rocio) for host

I spent a week with this great family. They madre me feel like parte of the family, Carl took me around Taupo, and took me in a helicopter ride. I really enjoy my stay. Thank you so much for hosting me. Cheers.

(Excellent )

21/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Quentin) for host

Sorry for the late feedback!
I stayed with Carl for one week in July and I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you very much for giving me the chance to discover your lifestyle, bringing me to different activities and allowing me to fly in the helicopter!
All the best, Quentin.

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)

We had Carina stay with a for a few days. Carina was great fun to have around and very hard working providing an extra pair of hands helping with washing the outside of our house.
Although we would have loved Carina to stay longer the time fitted perfectly for the both of us. I was able to pick her up in Tauranga in my car and drop her back in… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Annegret)

We had the pleasure of hosting Anne for one and a half weeks. Anne was a great help and heaps of fun to have around. Together we cleaned up around our property and in our house while enjoying great conversations.
We enjoyed having her become part of the family during her stay, and enjoyed showing her our Kiwi family life. Anne related well with… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Annegret) for host

I spent very good 9 days at Carls place. The house, its view and surrounding is exactly like at the profile picture. Every morning I took pictures of the nice view, because it's too incredible. ;)
Carl and his family were very nice, friendly and generous hosts. Carl likes good and deep chats, he drove me around and showed me not only Taupo and… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (RIVIERE) for host

Carl and his family welcomed me despite of a really late request for few days. I had a lovely stay in their beautiful house and they help me discover a little bite around. It was quiet and perfect after few days really intense I spent before to go in their place. The work was fun and not difficult.

I wish all the best to you and your family!

(Excellent )

07/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Prunelle & Julien) for host

We stayed with Carl for one week and it was an amazing experience.
Carl and his family are realy nice.
The work wasn't difficult : cleaned the roof, cleaned the garden house and we had the chance to go and help him with the helicopter (thank you again for this)
After work you can do a lot of thing like visit taupo, go for ride with bikes, go do… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host

This family is absolutly adorable! I stayed only for a few days, because they went on vacation then, but these 6 days were one of the best I had during my whole trip in New Zealand. If you have the chance to stay with them, do it!

(Excellent )

27/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host

Wow, this was my favourite Workaway experience in New Zealand! I stayed with Carl and the kids for 12 days and absolutely loved it! They are an exceptionally cool, friendly, funny and generous family. Carl has such a big heart and always made sure I got to experience lots of things around Taupo. He also enabled me to do the Tongariro Alpine… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Julie recently stayed with us for close on a week as her first workaway experience
Julie was a delight to have as part of our family.
She was also hardworking around the house and property doing cleaning, cooking and gardening beyond what was required of her.
She also took the time to get to know each of our kids and played many hours of games… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (CAMILLE & Marie)

We recently had the pleasure of having Marie and her friend Loubena staying for 10 days.
They fitted in easily to our family and were fun to have around.
After assigning jobs for them to do they were great at self managing and just getting them done.
They did a lot of gardening for us as well as helping with the family cooking.
We enjoyed having… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Merel)

We had the pleasure of having Merel stay with us for two weeks. Merel was great fun to have around. She was very hard working helping with building work farm work.

She fitted in easily with the family and we had a lot of fun together. She was easy going and interested in getting out and seeing things in the region.
She was also always willing to… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

We had the pleasure of having Andrea stay with us for a week. Andrea was great fun to have around. She was very hard working. She was involved in helping build a retaining wall and in our garden.
She fitted in easily with the family and was always willing to help out with duties around the house.
We would not hesitate in having her back to stay… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

We had the pleasure of having Julia stay with us for two weeks. Julia was great fun to have around. She was very hard working and voluntarily worked longer hours than required. She was involved in helping build a retaining wall and ground crewing for our helicopter.
She fitted in easily with the family and always was willing to help out with… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberly)

We were fortunate to have Kristin and Kimberly to stay for 3 weeks in January.
They were both such lovely young ladies, full of fun, and energy and smiles. We totally enjoyed having them in our home and found them to be totally honest, hardworking and trust worthy.

We left them in sole charge of our home and life style block for 2 weeks… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kimberly) for host

We had 3 amazing weeks with Carl and his family! Our "work" (actually didn't feel like hard work) was to help him with the helicopter and to look after the house and the animals. It was so much fun! Carl, thank you for our first helicopter flights! We'll never forget this breathtaking view over lake Taupo and the mountains. Thank you for the… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristin)

(Excellent )

13/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz & Anna)

We had Moritz and Anna stay with us for nearly 2 weeks.
They are a lovely friendly couple who fitted into our family easily and unobtrusively.
They were both hard working and showed great initiative at helping out around the house.
Both helped out Carl with the helicopter and quickly learnt what was needed to be done and worked very hard.
it… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Moritz & Anna) for host

We had an amazing time with Carl, Sharron, Poppy, Millie, Tobias and Midus! Thanks again for having welcomed us, for your great hospitality, generosity, for showing us around by foot, kayak, car and helicopter! You are a lovely family who made us -on the other side of the globe- feel home. Thanks!!!
To work with Carl was always fun and we hope to… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

Thank you, Carl and family, for two weeks + a bit extra. We had a wonderful time, being part of your lovely family, where we helped around the house and family, with the animals and last, but never least, the chopper.
Carl is always in for a good talk, and he was a great help to inspire us to find out what to do around Taupo, which has SO much… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

Amanda and Emil stayed with us in Taupo for 2 weeks and we enjoyed having them as part of the family. They were both friendly and outgoing, making an effort to connect with our children also.

They were both hardworking, being prepared to do a wide range of work around our home and property.

We found them to be totally trustworthy, helpful… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emil)

Emil and Amanda stayed with us in Taupo for 2 weeks and we enjoyed having them as part of the family. They were both friendly and outgoing, making an effort to connect with our children also. Emil was great at playing sports with the kids outside and made a real effort.

They were both hardworking, being prepared to do a wide range of work… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Maira )

Maira and Laura stayed with us for 3 1/2 weeks.
We found both girls to be friendly, outgoing and hardworking girls who were happy to do any work around our property and life style block.
We were comfortable enough with them to leave our 2 children with them for a few days and also allow them to drive our vehicles
We would not hesitate to… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host

We stayed with Carl and his family for one week and really enjoyed it. As his girls were on a trip to Wellington we spent most of our time with Carl and Tobias.
Don't miss on getting to know this openminded, caring and humurous person and his great family. We had lots of fun working with him and visiting the sights of taupo.
Thank you so… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

Lea and Felicia stayed with us for a week in October.
We thoroughly enjoyed having them to stay.
They are hard working adventurous young women who easily fitted in with our family.
Although we couldn't provide great weather they still got out enjoying the sights of our region when they weren't assisting us around the property and with our… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Léna & Maxime)

We recently enjoyed the company of Max and Lena in our home for a week.
We found them to be a fun and friendly young couple. Max enthusiastically used his electrical skills to solve and repair a few problems we had around the house.
We confidently left our home and pets in their capable hands while we went away for the weekend.
We do not… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Léna & Maxime) for host

Thanks again Carl & Sharron for this amazing stay, we both learned a lot about helicopter lifting work :)
The surroundings, the house, the family are lovely and it's nice to meet such open minded people!

Cheers
Lena & Max
(Ps : the bed is
amazing now!)

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lotta & Sebastian)

Sebastian and Lotta stayed with our family for 3 weeks. They were an absolute pleasure to have in our home getting along well with everyone and being easy guests.

They are both extremely hard working assisting with household jobs, childcare, cooking and farm work. We also confidently left our 3 children with them for 1 - 2 nights on two… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lotta & Sebastian) for host

We were staying with Carl, Sharron and the kids for 3 weeks and it was such an amazing time.
Everybody was so nice, warmhearted and easy going. They have an amazing place with a beautiful landscape around it. We were looking after the lambs, helping out with the kids and Carls helicopter business.
There for we got so much appreciation!
Carl was… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Leslie)

Leslie stayed with our family for 2 weeks. She was an absolute pleasure to have in our home getting along well with everyone.
She was extremely hard working assisting with running the household, childcare, cooking and farm work, helicopter work.
She quickly became a valuable member of the family running the household while I ( Sharron) was… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma stayed with our family for 1 week. She was a pleasure to have in our home getting along well with everyone.
She was extremely hard working assisting with household jobs, and farm work.
We had a lot of fun with her has she was actively interested in sharing about her home and chatting with us about New Zealand.

Emma is very mature and… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Sara stayed with our family for 2 weeks. She was a pleasure to have in our home getting along well with everyone.
She was hard working assisting with household jobs, cooking and farm work.
We had a lot of fun with her has she was actively interested in sharing about Spain, talking about her travels, and teaching us card games. She is an… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I was really happy there! Since the beggining i felt like at home! Carl, Sharron and the kids are lovely, open and really easy going people! They want you to enjoy the area at the same time that you help them around the house, the garden or with the helicopter.

I will recomend this workaway with no doubts! Thank you again for everything family!… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Camille stayed with our family for 2 weeks. She was a pleasure to have in our home getting along well with everyone.
She was extremely hard working assisting with household jobs, cooking and farm work.
We had a lot of fun with her has she was actively interested in sharing about her home, learning English and teaching us card games.
We have had… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

I really enjoyed staying with Carl and his lovely family ! They wanted me to discover Taupo and its beautiful area . We worked the morning and visited on the afternoon . I did different kind of works in the house and outside . The best part : the helicopter fight !
Thank you for those two amazing weeks

(Excellent )

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