This image shows a countryside backyard with a swimming pool, fenced area, garden plants, a trampoline, a shed, and lush green trees surrounding the property.
This cozy wooden room features two single beds with black bedding, a small desk with a red chair, a stool, books, and warm overhead lighting.
A thriving vegetable garden features raised beds, lush greenery, a wooden pergola, and various crops growing under bright sunshine beside a house with a blue roof.
A peaceful garden scene with lush greenery, a wooden treehouse, a hanging tire swing, scattered shrubs, and sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
A modern house sits behind lush greenery and shrubs, overlooking a small, stone-bordered pond under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and tall trees.
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Enjoy the beautiful rural wilderness of Russell, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a beautiful rural property, complete with large vege gardens, fruit trees, chickens, ducks and a pool/ We just need a hand with general gardening, occasional cleaning and weeding.
    Your accommodation will be dorm style beds with composting toilet. Happy to accommodate vegan / vegetarian diets .
    We are 10km out of russell so you will need a car. Beautiful snorkeling and swimming near by

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Fitness
    Nature
    Hiking
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    You are welcome to hang out with us when we are home. We eat dinners together and often eat outside and have a swim. If you are interested in walking trails and beaches, im happy to show you around, we have extra snorkleing gear if you need it.

  • Help

    Help

    General gardening, occasional cleaning, weeding .
    You will need to be fit and strong. You will need to be an independent worker with a good work ethic,

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Dorm style room with 4 beds, composting toilet, hot shower.

    Breakfast will be provided, cereal and fresh bread, you can help yourself.
    Lunch will be provided, bread, eggs, spreads , salads etc. You can help yourself.
    Dinner will be a hot meal cooked by me and served with the family. You are welcome to eat with us and hang out with the family in the afternoon and evenings.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    YOu will get lots of time off to explore. No vaping, no smoking, no excessive alcohol, no parties

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Marshmallow and hokey pokey

    2 indian runner ducks, super cute and friendly

    CHickens

    12 Layer chickens, free range in a huge paddock

    Molo and bubbles

    ONe big fat floppy ginger cat and a grey tabby kitten, both used to being man handled and super friendly

    Orca

    Black labrador, super friendly and wouldnt hurt a fly, but loves food!

Host ref number: 836138557983

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This cozy wooden room features two single beds with black bedding, a small desk with a red chair, a stool, books, and warm overhead lighting.
A thriving vegetable garden features raised beds, lush greenery, a wooden pergola, and various crops growing under bright sunshine beside a house with a blue roof.
A peaceful garden scene with lush greenery, a wooden treehouse, a hanging tire swing, scattered shrubs, and sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
A modern house sits behind lush greenery and shrubs, overlooking a small, stone-bordered pond under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and tall trees.
This image shows a countryside backyard with a swimming pool, fenced area, garden plants, a trampoline, a shed, and lush green trees surrounding the property.

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