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26 Nov 2023
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We are a family of 5. Myself, charlotte, my husband toby and our three kids. 16, and 13. We live in the country on a sheep and beef farm. I also run a small horse trekking business so we have lots of horses around too. This is for private help in our garden, house etc only . No work is required in our business.
If you are a capable rider you are welcome to ride over the farm or in the arena in your free time. (Beginners will not be able to ride alone sorry. Just capable riders)Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience a true working New Zealand farm. We live in a large sheep and beef farm and often muster on horses, we ride as a family. We have 3 children and enjoy meeting a variety of people.
Projects involving children
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Help
I am after general help around the garden, house, and some painting of my may also be required.
We are a large sheep and beef farm so if you are keen riders, in your time off riding is available.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
1 room with 2 single beds in the family house. You will not have to share with other helps you do not know.
All other living areas and bathrooms are shared with the family.
You will eat with our family as well.What else ...
Wairarapa offers heaps to do in your time off. It's an outdoor enthusiast's dream . Or feel free to just relax at the house or in the pool.
Helpers are asked to help cook some times and clean up after themselves other then that we are pretty relaxed. We ask for 4 to 5 hours work a day in exchange for food, board and internet . There is limited cell phone reception at out place sorry and at 30 min from the closest town a car is helpful if you wish to go places in your time off.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
No special space to use sorry just your bedroom or living room. Good wifi with a high data limit but it's not unlimited so please be aware of this.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
She is great with kids and very easy to have around. She tries her best with all tasks set and we really enjoyed having her to stay.
Charlotte and Toby are very friendly. Both gave me the chance to experience their life and let me be a part of it. So I experienced the mustaring of sheep with Toby and Charlotte took me on rides with their horses, we had dinner with their friends and they took me to a local riding event where we met… read more
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She is great with kids and very easy to have around. She tries her best with all tasks set and we really enjoyed having her to stay.
Charlotte and Toby are very friendly. Both gave me the chance to experience their life and let me be a part of it. So I experienced the mustaring of sheep with Toby and Charlotte took me on rides with their horses, we had dinner with their friends and they took me to a local riding event where we met… read more