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Last replied
23 May 2025
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Description
My property is situated in the beautiful Clarence Valley on the North Kaikoura Coast with easy access to ocean, river and mountains. I am looking for people with practical skills in gardening, cleaning and building maintenance to help me maintain my large rural property. There are plenty of outdoor activities and your food is often fresh from the garden. I prefer to speak with helpers by phone before they come to ensure a good 'fit' with my needs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about rural life in NZ. You will learn some skills in gardening and property maintenance.
Help
A 2 acre property with numerous buildings that require a tidy up. The forest needs it's paths maintained and trees watered. The vegetable garden requires weeding and planting. The beautiful friendly dog Lulu needs new friends to take her for walks. You don't need all of these skills to come but a willingness to work and learn new skills is essential.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in your own nice caravan or in my home in winter. Breakfast food is supplied to your caravan and the other meals are prepared by me.
What else ...
The nearest shops and cafe's are 40 km away so if you need these regularly you will be better having your own transport. Great walks from the property and a very willing dog to accompany you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 821335324789
Feedback (14)
11 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
My time at Lynda's was incredible. You rarely meet a person so welcoming and warm-hearted as her. She lives in a wonderful place surrounded by great friends and neighbors. It didn't take me long at all to be part of the community and it felt like I've found my own personal Kiwi family. I loved my daily strolls with her dog Lulu along the river or… read more
6 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Samuel stayed with me for over two months and we had a wonderful time together. I was just home after a major operation and he was able to keep my property up and running while I recuperated. Samuel has excellent gardening skills and didn't need to be shown how to work power tools, which he used very proficiently. I wish I could show you the fine… read more
(Excellent
)
25 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
The day I arrived at Lynda's, I already felt right at home. Lynda is so welcoming, open, patient and friendly.
I lived in a cute campervan and felt very comfortable. Lynda served delicious and fresh food (mainly vegetables and fruits from the garden).
We had relaxed mornings, at noon I mainly worked in the garden, which was great fun, and in the… read more
I lived in a cute campervan and felt very comfortable. Lynda served delicious and fresh food (mainly vegetables and fruits from the garden).
We had relaxed mornings, at noon I mainly worked in the garden, which was great fun, and in the… read more
23 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katy) for host
Where to start! I spent 10 days with Lynda (and Lulu) on her beautiful property, and it was an unforgettable experience. The work was varied and interesting, and all very enjoyable, I found. But really for me what set the experience apart from the rest was Lynda herself. She is a wonderful person. Kind, generous, funny and inclusive.We shared… read more
21 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katy)
I had a wonderful time with Katy. She was my helper for about ten days and undertook all of the tasks I gave her with enthusiasm and competence. These included gardening, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, cleaning, dog walking and numerous other bits and pieces. Most significantly, she joined my ukulele band for a performance, playing drum and singing… read more
(Excellent
)
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11 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
My time at Lynda's was incredible. You rarely meet a person so welcoming and warm-hearted as her. She lives in a wonderful place surrounded by great friends and neighbors. It didn't take me long at all to be part of the community and it felt like I've found my own personal Kiwi family. I loved my daily strolls with her dog Lulu along the river or… read more
6 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Samuel stayed with me for over two months and we had a wonderful time together. I was just home after a major operation and he was able to keep my property up and running while I recuperated. Samuel has excellent gardening skills and didn't need to be shown how to work power tools, which he used very proficiently. I wish I could show you the fine… read more
(Excellent)
25 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
The day I arrived at Lynda's, I already felt right at home. Lynda is so welcoming, open, patient and friendly.
I lived in a cute campervan and felt very comfortable. Lynda served delicious and fresh food (mainly vegetables and fruits from the garden).
We had relaxed mornings, at noon I mainly worked in the garden, which was great fun, and in the… read more
I lived in a cute campervan and felt very comfortable. Lynda served delicious and fresh food (mainly vegetables and fruits from the garden).
We had relaxed mornings, at noon I mainly worked in the garden, which was great fun, and in the… read more
23 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katy) for host
Where to start! I spent 10 days with Lynda (and Lulu) on her beautiful property, and it was an unforgettable experience. The work was varied and interesting, and all very enjoyable, I found. But really for me what set the experience apart from the rest was Lynda herself. She is a wonderful person. Kind, generous, funny and inclusive.We shared… read more
21 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katy)
I had a wonderful time with Katy. She was my helper for about ten days and undertook all of the tasks I gave her with enthusiasm and competence. These included gardening, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, cleaning, dog walking and numerous other bits and pieces. Most significantly, she joined my ukulele band for a performance, playing drum and singing… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Clemens)
Clemens is an awesome work away helper. His profile is really accurate, and I highly recommend him to any host. He will give anything a go and will finish the job to a high standard. He works well on his own and is a good problem solver. As a guest I equally enjoyed his company. He is friendly and warm. He takes a genuine interest in lifestyle and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
My stay with Lynda was truly woderful. Full of beautiful experiences like singing, watching sunsets, eating yummy food, watching movies and having profound conversations. She's also very spontanious and flexible, so it was easy to plan my stay. The work was more than managable and a lot of fun! The piece of land is stunning and in this short time… read more
31 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Tim asked to come for two weeks. As this wasn't possible for me I asked him if he could help some friend of mine until I was able to host him. Tim was agreeable to this and proved very helpful to us all. We all enjoyed having him. His communication was excellent throughout and he worked diligently on all the tasks he was asked to perform. At my… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
The short time with Lynda was really nice.
She connected me with some of her friends because she didn’t have time for the first days. So I stayed first some days with Liz, and then some other days with Suz and Murry in Kaikoura, all of them are really lovely and I had a great time with them:)
The last days with Lynda (40km from Kaikoura) were… read more
She connected me with some of her friends because she didn’t have time for the first days. So I stayed first some days with Liz, and then some other days with Suz and Murry in Kaikoura, all of them are really lovely and I had a great time with them:)
The last days with Lynda (40km from Kaikoura) were… read more
17 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Friederike) for host
My stay with Lynda was amazing! i stayed for about a week and enjoyed my time so much :) Lynda told me exactly what she wanted me to do and her instructions were always clear, which made the work I did around her house and garden so much easier. Lynda is a great cook and I loved playing the ukulele and singing with her! Also she knows a lot about… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy is awesome. She went well beyond the call of duty to support my Christmas preparations as I struggled to recover from covid. My dog enjoyed great walks with her.
Amy is self-motivated and an efficient and thorough worker. She has initiative and is very respectful of personal space. I really appreciated her contribution in the brief time she… read more
Amy is self-motivated and an efficient and thorough worker. She has initiative and is very respectful of personal space. I really appreciated her contribution in the brief time she… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I stayed with Lynda for one week and had the best time! I did lots of weeding and also got to plant some vegetables in her beautiful garden. I also went lovely dog Lulu for walks and runs. Lynda taught me how to play the Ukulele, it was so much fun playing and singing together! Also very thankful for the good talks we had. She has a very big heart… read more
30 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tancrède) for host
Hi, I'm a student of 20, and I've been working for Lynda from 26 of May to 5 of July 2022. That was my first experience and Lynda accepted me directly! It was really really good ! I advise you to come help her 100% !
Basically, I had to work around 4 hours per day in the garden or in the house or in the camps, in the garden it was weeding,… read more
Basically, I had to work around 4 hours per day in the garden or in the house or in the camps, in the garden it was weeding,… read more
22 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (William)
Having Bill here to help me for three and a half weeks was an absolute godsend. Bill can turn his hand to anything, (although he'd rather not garden). He can fix anything, paint anything, clean anything, and he walked my dog every day and treated her with as much love as I do. if you get an approach from Bill to come and help you, you are very… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
I had 2 stays with Lynda and Lulu, totalling 4 weeks. We got on very well, were very busy and got lots done. Lynda is a super host, very considerate and excellent at communicating what she wants done. She always provided lovely food for me, despite being in the process of moving from the main guesthouse to the cottage. She also tolerated my… read more
26 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Aimee) for host
Lynda was an amazing host, I really enjoyed my stay with her. She was so friendly and welcomed me into her home, showing me some of the beautiful spots round Clarence. I enjoyed the work, doing some painting as well as general chores and walking Lulu - and Lyndas delicious cooking was well worth it! Lynda was one of the best hosts I've had, I… read more
13 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Aimee)
Aimee was an amazing helper. Se was reliable, efficient, thoughtful and very capable for her age. We got on very well and made music together. She has a really beautiful singing voice. If Aimee offers to come and help you, snap her up. You won't be disappointed!
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna is an exceptional workaway and I cannot rate her highly enough. She is friendly, relaxed, reliable and interested in others. She is a very willing helper. She is a pleasure to have around. While here she gardened, cleaned and cooked. She bonded with my dog and cared for her when I wasn't here. Thank you Anna for all your help.
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Thank you so much Lynda! I had an amazing time at your place. We had yummy, selfmade bread and veggie dishes together. We enjoyed the sun together in the garden and Lynda showed me the Clarence Valley close by. The work in the garden was a pleasure to me and Lynda always made sure I’m happy and comfortable.
6 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonathan and his travel companion Valentin were amazing helpers. In only ten days they managed to give my property the best tidy up it has had in a very long time. They were both conscientious, reliable, respectful, resourceful, and very hard working. I cannot praise them highly enough. if you are lucky enough to get an application from Jonathan,… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
I stayed at Lynda's with a friend for 1 and 1/2 weeks. It was my first experience with workaway and it was awesome! We worked all around the beautiful place while having a stunning wiew of the mountains around us. Lulu is the nicest dog ever and it is always a pleasure to have her around! The best thing though was to spend the evenings with Lynda… read more
12 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica ) for host
My experience with Lynda was lovely, she provided true culinary delights (Honestly) and made sure I had more than enough food at dinner and lunch, breakfast was help yourself. Profile is accurate and I completed gardening, weeding, bringing wood in, cooking, light cleaning and walking Lulu. Thanks Lynda for being so lovely and making it so snuggy… read more
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica )
Jessica is a delight to host. She is a diligent worker, a respectful house guest and a truly lovely person. I can't recommend her more highly!
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mollie & Alex)
Mollie and Alex were brilliant. They are both really great workers and heaps got done around the property. They were also great house guests, very appreciative and excellent company. If you get an approach from these two you are very lucky. I can't recommend them highly enough!
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mollie & Alex) for host
We had a lovely time with Lynda and Lulu! We stayed just a week but got to do a little bit of everything, from planting native trees, trail blazing, hedge trimming, weeding, and getting the cottage cleaned up inside. Lynda was a great communicator and an even better cook! She even took us on a short tour up the valley to learn about some of the… read more
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (ReinaMitsuishi)
Reina is a delight to host. She is a diligent worker, a respectful house guest and a truly lovely person. Language difficulties were sometimes an issue but well worth the perseverance! Highly recommend!
(Excellent)
