A woman in a blue jacket smiles, holding sunglasses on her head. Behind her, trees and water glisten in the sunlight with hills in the distance.
A neatly mowed grassy backyard features a covered animal cage, a clothesline, surrounding trees, garden beds, a concrete path, and a white house in sunlight.
A small white house with a porch, steps, and outdoor seating. Green lawn, trees, clear blue sky, and a finger partially covering the camera lens.
A white rabbit lounges on a pink blanket near a window, peeking through sheer curtains, with an outdoor view of a house and greenery visible outside.
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Get to know our community and learn about gardening in Nelson, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I’m an easy walk into nelson city, 5 minutes from MTB trails, walking tracks and a bird sanctuary. I live in an old house in a fantastic neighbourhood, really central, really friendly area. I’m kids free at the moment (just me in the house), I work full time & I’m a fluent(ish) French speaker .

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Events & social
    Culture
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Books
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We’ll share dinners together.
    I’ve lived a few years in Japan and in France and I love finding out about other people and their lives & world views, having interesting conversations. I have
    Freddy the rabbit who mainly lives inside and enjoys being quietly petted as well as being fed tasty fresh weeds from the garden.

    I’ve lived in the area for years, I’m a big walker & tramper & i can give you tips about fantastic places to go.

  • Help

    Help

    I would like help with small scale painting & garden projects & general tidy up, inside and out. I’d like someone to work able to work independently. Experience with a paint brush would be helpful but not essential.

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have several rooms - both single bed and double - whichever you prefer. You’d have a bathroom mainly for you (it does share the washing machine) - sunny deck and garden. I’m mainly vegetarian & have a fairly whole food diet but I can accomodate meat eaters. I’m happy to cook dinners - but I would be pretty happy if you’re able to share cooking.

    All food will be provided - we’ll prepare and eat dinner together - otherwise I’ll make sure the cupboards are stocked so you can prepare breakfast and lunch yourself

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I’d like help one day of the weekend so you could have your days off in the week

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Freddy (rabbit)

    Slightly shy and jumps easily but he loves people being close by. An inside bunny

Host ref number: 845468829353

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A neatly mowed grassy backyard features a covered animal cage, a clothesline, surrounding trees, garden beds, a concrete path, and a white house in sunlight.
A woman in a blue jacket smiles, holding sunglasses on her head. Behind her, trees and water glisten in the sunlight with hills in the distance.
A small white house with a porch, steps, and outdoor seating. Green lawn, trees, clear blue sky, and a finger partially covering the camera lens.
A white rabbit lounges on a pink blanket near a window, peeking through sheer curtains, with an outdoor view of a house and greenery visible outside.

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