Help with some farming, gardening, outdoor projects around our 114 year old Kauri homestead, Whangarei, Northland New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi There ... We live on a 450 acre beef farm here in the North Island of New Zealand, the closest city is Whangarei in Northgland NZ. We have cows, sheep, chickens and ducks. There are 3 of us, my husband, my son ( 21 with moderate autism) and myself, with our dog and cat. We live in an old Kauri homestead.

    We raise Highland cows and always have lots of calves running around. We are rural overlooking beautiful farmland all around with stunning sunrises and sunsets. We like to sit on our porch and watch the sunset at the end of the day if you wish to join us. We have a teepee if you should want to camp out on the farm.

    Can arrange a stay for a week or 2 then on from there if suits. We eat meat and veges which we grow most of our own. We also raise our own beef and lamb, have our own eggs,we eat chicken fish as well. We have an orchard that is growing well.
    We are looking for someone to help with moving cows, gardening, generalhelping to prune the fruit trees in our orchard house hold help, firewood collecting, helping with stock in general, building and or painting etc. In exchange you will get to experience life on a beef farm with good people, stunning scenery ... beautiful forests to wander through and / or mountain bike riding ... if you can answer yes to any of these and are 23 years old or older then send us a message... we look forward to hearing from you!

    Cheers Leigh, Marty and Israel <3

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I can share some of my craft skills like handcarved bark, painting leather, making leather shirts by kontting etc. Also learn about the land, raising stock, cooking, gardening, vege and flower, how to make organites.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We require help with gardening, moving / cattle maintenance, housework, cooking and general farmwork.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large Bedroom in our house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    we have 450 acres to explore with native bush to walk through, kiwis, a mountaintop to hike or bike up with stunning views. We have a big book shelf which you are welcome to read. Your own car would be an advantage.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have 450 acres to choose for your site should you wish.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 923857131255

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