Profile information
-
Host rating
80 %
-
Last replied
13 Nov 2024
-
Feedback
3
-
Email verified
Badges (2)
Find your perfect host
Min stay requested: at least a week
Details
-
Description
We have a unique property close to town but with a rural feel. Surrounded by birds and established gardens you will have sole vacancy of our self contained flat . Shane hunts and Amanda loves to cook, so weekends can be spent exploring Hawkes Bay’s hunting spots and /or local produce and if you wish coming home to cook or be cooked for . We have bees hives , fruit trees and gardens. We would love for you to be a part of our family or give you your own space , whatever you prefer . Opportunities to meet our friends, family and pets and visit local tourist spots. We have two children 10 and 16. A cat and a dog.
-
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Light gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
-
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While you are here we are more than happy to teach you about the kiwi culture , cooking , hunting , English and general gardening as well as take you to some local hot spots .
Our children would love to play football and volleyball or talk with you as well as us. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
-
Help
Our large garden needs general maintenance , small fix-it jobs like mending and building garden boxes and tresseling
Weeding , replanting etc , house keeping. Applicants need to be able to work on their own most of the time
-Happy to have couples.
25hours each person a week work would be expected for room and lodging . We love people who work hard and take initiative, -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information. -
Accommodation
Self contained flat next to the house with queen sized bed , own washing machine(to do own washing ) , Own bathroom and kitchen. Heating via heat pump and unlimited wifi.
Food:
Breakfast provided in your own flat : cereals and toast tea and coffee
Lunches provided ( left over dinners from the night before) or cut lunch with fruit and baking etc .
Dinners with family . Please note : We eat meat but a good deal of vegetables as well. Amanda is a chef tutor . You won’t go hungry.
Happy to negotiate food and can cater for Some diets but not vegan sorry 😐 -
What else ...
Close by we have farmers markets , bush walks and bike rides ( you can use our bikes )
We have beautiful beaches, wineries and restaurants. Art Deco tours, national aquarium of New Zealand . Natural hot springs.
We enjoy meeting new people and hanging out with friends . We are involved with a local Christian church and cub scouts nz . We love to eat good food , build fires , watch movies , play board games. -
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.
-
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
-
My animals / pets
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (2)
Yvonne trimmed the plants and together we built a raised garden for them that was a huge success! They made us feel welcome … read more
Wonderful with the children and a pleasure to cook for. Was so fun to learn of their cultures !
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
Yvonne trimmed the plants and together we built a raised garden for them that was a huge success! They made us feel welcome … read more
Wonderful with the children and a pleasure to cook for. Was so fun to learn of their cultures !
