Golden hour sunlight bathes a rural scene with modern buildings, parked cars, trees, and bushes. A gravel path leads through the peaceful, autumn-colored countryside landscape.
A lush green field with freshly mowed grass, bordered by dense trees under a partly cloudy blue sky. Serene, natural landscape with vibrant vegetation.
A modern house with large glass windows, wooden panel exterior, and black accents. Concrete pathway leads to the entrance, beside a fenced pool area, under blue skies.
A sunny day at a backyard pool with two people swimming. Wooden deck, towel, and trees in the background. Clear blue water and peaceful atmosphere.
This modern open-plan living space features a cozy gray sofa, stylish kitchen, dining table with white chairs, wooden accents, large windows, and natural light.
A modern living room features a large brown leather sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, decorative cushion, potted plant, neutral walls, and large windows with outdoor views.
This minimalist bedroom features a double bed with gray bedding, two windows providing natural light, a white nightstand, beige carpet, and plain cream walls.
This room features two sets of wooden bunk beds, colorful bedding, large windows overlooking a pool, beige carpet flooring, and natural light filling the spacious area.
A small modern wooden cabin sits among lush greenery and trees, featuring a large window. Rolling hills and a blue sky provide a peaceful, natural backdrop.
A family of quails, including two adults and several chicks, stand closely together on a wooden deck in sunlight, with metal objects in the background.
Rows of grapevines with vibrant yellow and red autumn leaves stretch into the distance under a cloudy sky, flanked by green grass and distant mountains.
The image depicts a lighthouse with a red and white striped base, topped with a metal cage and a small window, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a seal sitting on a rocky beach, surrounded by small plants and other seals in the background, with a rugged cliffside visible in the distance.
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Spend some time on a lifestyle block in South Wairarapa, New Zealand

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  • Description

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    Hi! We’re Lisa & Craig, and we’d love to welcome you to our lifestyle block & small vineyard just south of Martinborough, in the beautiful Wairarapa, New Zealand.

    Craig is an Environmental Consultant, and Lisa is a Graphic & Textile Designer working in our wine business.
    We have just finished building a house & now need some help in establishing some fruit trees & native plant gardens around the house. We’re looking for 2 couples or individuals to join us later in September /October 2026, dates tbc.

    Please note that we are not offering vineyard work and you won’t be helping with our vineyard or wine business during your stay. We do however still want to share that part of our lives with you. We'd happily take you through the vineyard, explain how we grow the grapes, show you how our wines are made, and of course enjoy a glass together. We want you to see vineyard life and learn about what we do—you just can't carry out the commercial vineyard work yourselves.

    Accommodation & food provided
    Two queen beds: one in the house and one in a separate nook next to the house, & a 4 bed bunk room.
    Shared bathroom with other work aways.
    Swimming pool
    We can collect you from Wellington city, or a Wairarapa train, and/or drop you back into Wellington city after your time with us.

    It’s a peaceful rural setting surrounded by vineyards and farms — a wonderful place to experience a workaway.
    We’d love to hear from you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Beach
    Movies & TV
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Photography
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We enjoy learning about life in other countries. We would love to share our Kiwi lifestyle with you. We can tell you all we know about winemaking in New Zealand and how we go about protecting our native birdlife. Martinborough, the closest town is known for its many vineyards and olive groves.

  • Help

    Help

    We are welcoming 2 - 3 couples &/or individuals who can help us with establishing our personal gardens.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a new house just south of Martinborough. The house is set in a vineyard . There is plenty of space. 1 Queen bed is available in the house, the other queen bed is in the nook next to the house. We also have a 4 bed bunk room in the house. You will share the bathroom with other work aways staying, and rest of the house with my husband & I. Breakfast is a rolling breakfast and we eat lunch & dinner together. Morning tea is provided. Non smokers please. Wifi is available, cell reception works through the internet connection, otherwise is patchy in the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are 4 towns 5 - 40 minutes drive away. About a 40 minute drive away is Cape Palliser where you can see seals and climb the steps to the lighthouse. In the opposite direction is Castle Point which offers a boadwalk to another lighthouse and a lovely beach. Wellington city is known for its great cafes and Te Papa is a fantastic museum.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    If you have your own van, there is plenty of space to park.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of We have a number of wild birds around the vineyard and take time to protect our native life through trapping.

    We have a number of wild birds around the vineyard and take time to protect our native life through trapping.

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Golden hour sunlight bathes a rural scene with modern buildings, parked cars, trees, and bushes. A gravel path leads through the peaceful, autumn-colored countryside landscape.
A lush green field with freshly mowed grass, bordered by dense trees under a partly cloudy blue sky. Serene, natural landscape with vibrant vegetation.
A modern house with large glass windows, wooden panel exterior, and black accents. Concrete pathway leads to the entrance, beside a fenced pool area, under blue skies.
A sunny day at a backyard pool with two people swimming. Wooden deck, towel, and trees in the background. Clear blue water and peaceful atmosphere.
This modern open-plan living space features a cozy gray sofa, stylish kitchen, dining table with white chairs, wooden accents, large windows, and natural light.
A modern living room features a large brown leather sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, decorative cushion, potted plant, neutral walls, and large windows with outdoor views.
This minimalist bedroom features a double bed with gray bedding, two windows providing natural light, a white nightstand, beige carpet, and plain cream walls.
A small modern wooden cabin sits among lush greenery and trees, featuring a large window. Rolling hills and a blue sky provide a peaceful, natural backdrop.
A family of quails, including two adults and several chicks, stand closely together on a wooden deck in sunlight, with metal objects in the background.
Rows of grapevines with vibrant yellow and red autumn leaves stretch into the distance under a cloudy sky, flanked by green grass and distant mountains.
The image depicts a lighthouse with a red and white striped base, topped with a metal cage and a small window, set against an overcast sky.
The image depicts a seal sitting on a rocky beach, surrounded by small plants and other seals in the background, with a rugged cliffside visible in the distance.

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