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Last replied
27 Apr 2025
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Description
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We have a family owned farm.
We raise sheep for wool and meat, and Angus cattle for meat.
WE DO NOT REQUIRE FARM LABOUR but we are very busy and appreciate volunteers that want to get involved and help. We enjoy sharing and teaching volunteers about sheep and cattle farming.
I also have small dogs and there are occasionally puppies to enjoy. Workawayers must like dogs particularly small dogs.
We have a team of working sheep dogs as well. Previous overseas helpers have enjoyed watching the sheep dogs work, and going out on farm to experience what is involved in raising sheep.
The nearest bus station is 45 minutes from our farm. But I can pick up Workawayer from the bus in Oamaru if needed.
A vehicle is needed if you wish to explore the area. But not necessary if you wish to just stay on the farm for your stay.
I prefer female helpers as I like the company at home when my husband is away on the farm for long hours.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Cooking & food
Pets
Farming
Gardening
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will show you all about a working sheep farm in New Zealand and how we care for our animals and land. We also teach about growing and harvesting food. We treat workawayer like part of the family and make them feel very welcome.
Help
We will teach you what is required. No specific skills are needed.
I like help with my daily routine of caring for chickens, dogs, cooking and gardening. There will be opportunities to go out on the farm to see the farm activities but it is not daily and varies depending on the time of year.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
we have a separate sleepout building, meals with the family but we DO NOT ACCOMMODATE VEGETARIANS as we raise animals to eat
What else ...
There are many local attractions, nice climate and I can pick up volunteers from bus stop in Oamaru if they don't have a car. It is very peaceful and quiet where we are with beautiful scenery. Oamaru is 40 minutes away with historical buildings and penguin viewing. Mt Cook is an hour and a half away. Alps to Ocean cycle trail is near by. Although workawayers need their own car if they wish to travel to these destinations.
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?
Two
Feedback (12)
For my first time on workaway, their… read more
The timing and timing was right for me and I saw a variety of environments, from bloody births to stillbirths, lambs weakened by the weather even after birth, and lambs that were healthy and thriving.
My hosts are very kind and I consider them like my New Zealand family.
I don't usually cook much, but… read more
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For my first time on workaway, their… read more
The timing and timing was right for me and I saw a variety of environments, from bloody births to stillbirths, lambs weakened by the weather even after birth, and lambs that were healthy and thriving.
My hosts are very kind and I consider them like my New Zealand family.
I don't usually cook much, but… read more
The dogs were really cute and we liked the work Carrie had for us. Because of Carrie we found our passion for baking and have so many new recipes now. We could also really experience the real Farm life because Gibby showed us a lot from his… read more
I enjoyed the expected work. it wasn't hard at all. Will miss the two… read more
Can absolutely recommend and… read more
