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Description
We live in Nelson, close to the city on a quarter acre property. We have fruit trees, a veggie garden, chooks, and areas to sit in the garden to relax. We have a dog called Tui who loves people and her walks. We have adult children who live in Canada and Christchurch, we enjoy hosting young travellers and are keen to help with any plans to see what this beautiful region has to offer. We are open to flexible working arrangements. Kyra is a primary school teacher, Pete is a retired engineer. We are originally from UK but have lived here since 2001.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Books
Movies & TV
Culture
Hiking
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We've lived in Nelson, the heart of the Top of the South, for over 20 years and know the area and what it has to offer really well. We've tramped/hiked through all the nearby national parks including Abel Tasman, Richmond Ranges and Marlborough Sounds - happy to share our experiences.
Help
There's always plenty to do around this 1/4 acre urban property. e.g. gardening, weeding, lawn mowing etc. Help in and around the house is always appreciated.
No particular skills or experience necessary.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double rooms are offered. The bathroom and shower are shared with whoever else might be staying. There is a separate toilet.
We have a collie lab/ cross dog, she does not go into the bedrooms and sleeps outside.
We're very health conscious so good healthy food is guaranteed. We're largely vegetarian but enjoy fish and meat sometimes too.
What else ...
Nelson city is 15 minutes walk to town.
We can drop you at bus stations if you want to go to the Abel Tasman. We are up early in the morning, 6.30 and usually in bed by 9.30. We are happy for you to be later. We are easy going but enjoy a quiet life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet is unlimited, we have rooms suitable for work space. Our house is spacious and light.
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking available on the drive. We could hook you up to electricity.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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They also helped in the garden and house, they worked well as a team or individually and were happy to be shown how to do something. We enjoyed having them to stay.
We felt very welcome and loved every meal!
I helped Pete start building a fence. It was a good opportunity to learn and lend a hand. The hours were totally reasonable and Pete was good company.
They're both very nice people with a great home. The bed was incredibly comfortable and I had my own… read more
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They also helped in the garden and house, they worked well as a team or individually and were happy to be shown how to do something. We enjoyed having them to stay.
We felt very welcome and loved every meal!
I helped Pete start building a fence. It was a good opportunity to learn and lend a hand. The hours were totally reasonable and Pete was good company.
They're both very nice people with a great home. The bed was incredibly comfortable and I had my own… read more
