Profile information
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
16 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 6 days
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Feedback
9
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Email verified
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Details
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Description
I have establish a semi-self sufficient property with fruit trees and vegetable garden. I live in an earth house and always have a project on the go. My property is located in a bush filled valley.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn how to live semi self- sufficiently on a small piece of land. Also about compost toilets, making compost with worms, caring for fruit trees, earth houses and vegetable gardens. I am also a musician and have drums, bass, piano and guitar in my living room for music recreation.
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Help
I need help with gardening ,building, weed management, house work and pest control.I also need help with creating rock walls on the property.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maori: Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
The accommodation is a large 7m caravan with a double bed and one single. There is heating in the caravan during winter months.The caravan also has a sink and cooking facilities and fridge if needed. It has electricity and water .
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What else ...
The valley I live in is native bush that is reestablishing. There is a beautifully swimming river 5 minutes walk from my house, and numerous walks that will lead to waterfalls and beautiful views. I am also 35 minutes from five beaches that can be surfed.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have very good internet and amble space in my lounge for doing digital work if needed
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Space for parking camper vans
I have space for a camper van or van to park
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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He has beautiful garden and house that he built himself. We slept in a cabin with big windows that gave us easy access to the amazing starry sky. Peter cooks plentiful amounts of food (and it was delicious!) and we spent pleasant evenings together, … read more
Peter made us feel very welcomed by showing us the surroundings and meeting some of his friends. We highly recommend visiting … read more
