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Help us on our lifestyle block in a beautiful rural setting near Dunedin, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    Close to city, a 10 hectare block (27 acres), with ~5 hectares of native bush, lots of birdlife, the rest is pasture with sheep including lambs at the moment. There are magnificent views to the town and Kapukataumahaka (Mt. Cargill), the organ pipes are also close by, lots of nice walks abound. Our place is quiet, only 2 neighbors in the far distance. We have a cockdoodle dog about a year old who is very friendly when not chasing chooks or sheep.

    Food wise, we can supply the food though you are welcome to bring your own as well, we sometimes have shared meals, sometimes not, depends on who's around. You are expected to cook dinner on a rostered day on basis and help with dishes when not cooking gain for dinner. If we are not feeding you breakfast and lunch then typically we would like 3 h work per day, if covering all food costs then 4 h per day would be expected. We can do vegetarian meals or with meat which we often get from the farm.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Perhaps culturally interesting living on a farmlet?

  • Help

    Help

    We are a small lifestyle block fairly close to Dunedin.

    In terms of things to do there's plenty of gardening, a large 36 m2 plastic tunnel house for tropical style gardens and, and two other decent sized outside gardens, there's also about 10 chooks and various coops. Bottom of the block has a wild steep creek with waterfall and wee pool. Our place is fairly close to town, (~9km to CBD) which is quite bike able down hill and do able up hill. Current projects is building grey water system, for the caravan, also have firewood cutting, gorse pulling, scotch thistle control well as fixing fences and rebuilding gates etc.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Indonesian: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We normally accommodate, 1 or 2 workawayers, or occasionally a family. We have 2 caravans, one that easily accommodates 4 people and has a shower, and a second smaller one which easily accommodates 2, but no shower yet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you enjoy playing music this you can give it a try here.

  • 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 possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    So we are on a rural lifestyle block with sheep and chickens and a cockadoodle. Really safe traffic wise as there is none, but if dogs would not need to eat the chickens and if cats need to not eat the birds..

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 818643813558

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The image depicts a family of five standing together in a picturesque outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and rolling hills under an overcast sky.
The image depicts a small, outdoor structure with a sloping roof, featuring a door and a window, situated in a grassy area with trees and bushes in the background.
The image shows a small dog with short hair, likely a terrier mix, sitting on a table or bench, looking directly at the camera. The dog is white with brown spots.
The image shows a group of people working on a construction site, with a pile of dirt and debris in the background, and a large truck parked nearby. The scene appears to be a rural area.
The image depicts a serene rural scene on a barn door, featuring a sunset, trees, a field, and a small building, with a stack of firewood to the left.
A woman is shearing a sheep in a barn, wearing a brown beanie, blue jacket, and red gloves, with the sheep lying on its side.
The image depicts a room with a piano, a table, and a bookshelf, featuring a woman sitting on the floor, surrounded by books and a cat. The scene is set against a neutral background.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a group of people standing in a grassy area, with trees and a body of water visible in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
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The image shows the interior of a camper van, featuring a sink, toilet, and shower, with a white background and a door visible in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a cozy and functional living space.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a kitchenette, sink, and bathroom, with a prominent focus on the kitchen area, likely taken for sale or rental purposes.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a kitchenette, sink, and bathroom area, with a prominent window and a small table situated in the middle of the room.
The image shows a caravan with a large window and a door, parked in a grassy area, with a fence visible in the background. The caravan is white with a grey roof.
The image depicts the interior of a camper van, featuring a table and chairs, with a kitchen area and bathroom visible in the background. The walls are white, and the floor is made of wood.
The image shows a room filled with sheep\'s wool, featuring a large pile of wool in the center and a smaller pile on the left, with a few pieces of equipment visible in the background.
The image depicts a greenhouse or garden area with a diverse array of plants and trees, showcasing a thriving and well-maintained outdoor space. The scene exudes a sense of growth and vitality.

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