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in April/May 2025 we will be looking for a caretaker of the land who can mind the animals so let us know if your interested
We are an Austrian and New Zealand couple with a 9y/o boy, Living off grid on a small plot of land in Kumeroa, Beside the Manawatu River 10km East of Woodville.
Here we have been working with the land to create a forest garden, camping area, converted bus accomodations and vegetable gardens.. all with the company of 2 horses, a goat, sheep, dog, cats, chickens and ducks
We enjoy having travelers stay as we have traveled and enjoy to hear tales of others experience's.
We like to include people in our day to day activities living off grid, helping out at the local school, horse care, mechanical and building projects, music playing etc. and are always willing to share what we know from our experience living like we do..
For us it's helpful if you are practical, hands on and don't mind to help out where you can..
Accomodation will likely be in a house bus or cabin depending on availability. There's room to park and plug in your own vehicle if preferred.
There may be a chance to house sit if we are out and about..Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are happy to share our way of life living off grid and developing Land with permaculture principles.
The main purpose for us having Workaway is for the sharing and learning that comes from other cultures so we welcome your input and ideas hereProjects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
General help with maintenance around property and developing new buildings etc also helpful having someone to help preserving fruit in summer chopping wood in winter the project is fun and any creative ideas are warmly welcome
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Bus
What else ...
Camp Kume
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Between them all there is a large range of skills that were applied with an easy going and joyful approach.. given the right working conditions there is creativity to be unleashed from within them. We were very inspired by their travels and grateful for their… read more
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Between them all there is a large range of skills that were applied with an easy going and joyful approach.. given the right working conditions there is creativity to be unleashed from within them. We were very inspired by their travels and grateful for their… read more
From the first moment i felt welcome, you guys gave me a lot for my life… read more
I helped them moving from their house into a shed, did some painting and baked very delicious muffins everybody of us enjoyed ;-)))
I liked cooking, talking and laughing with Sabrina… read more