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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
4 Oct 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Description
Hello I'm Vicki and I live with my dog Nacho on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, five minutes walk from Waikanae Beach. We live in a renovated beach house and love walking on the beach or along the picturesque Waikanae River.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can help with getting to know the local flora and fauna, New Zealand history , English language and a little Maori.
Help
I work so I don't generally get the time to do my own garden, wash windows tidy the garage that sort of thing which I would be looking to get help with
I am close to the beach and river. Public transport is available
There is plenty of hiking and biking trails, Kapiti Island tours and the Nga Manu Bird Sanctuary on offer
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
I have two bedrooms available, one double that opens into a covered courtyard and a single room.
I can cater to most dietary needs and love to cook. I would also like to learn about Workaways cuisine
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?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (4)
They would be welcome back at any time and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to any host.
Vicki is a fantastic host and super chill lady. We had a great time working with her, sharing meals (she's a fab cook!) and great conversations.
The jobs we did were fun and rewarding, but had lots of time to relax and explore the local area.
We'd highly recommended Vicki as a host to anyone.
We shared some nice walks with her lovely dog Nacho. We also shared some lovely dinners.
Vicky is good communicator… read more
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They would be welcome back at any time and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to any host.
Vicki is a fantastic host and super chill lady. We had a great time working with her, sharing meals (she's a fab cook!) and great conversations.
The jobs we did were fun and rewarding, but had lots of time to relax and explore the local area.
We'd highly recommended Vicki as a host to anyone.
We shared some nice walks with her lovely dog Nacho. We also shared some lovely dinners.
Vicky is good communicator… read more
She helped immensely with my IT issues, general household stuff and cooked meals although her sledgehammer/demolition skills need work lol.
Highly recommend Caitlin
The area itself is beautiful, it's right next to multiple lagoons… read more
