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We are living in a homestead on a former apple orchard 2 km from the sea and 1 km from Tasman village with a shop, cafe, galleries, and golf course and close to the Great Taste Biking Trail (by car 10mins to Motueka, 30mins to Nelson). We have 2 horses and three ponies, a horse arena, 2 cats and geese, a pond next to the house and do need help mainly with the home and garden. If you want to learn English you are in the right place! We are not providing food and expect only 2 hours of help per day for accommodation.
The minimum stay is one week
You need to hold a work and travel visa, please check at immigration.govt.nz
We are a non-smoking property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
benefit from our intercultural and worldwide experience, we are happy to share,
they could learn 4 languages, gardening, improve horseriding and training, cooking, knitting, painting, all sorts of maintenance jobs, Michelle is an art historian, we are interested in history, golfing, sailing, hiking, have an extensive library, woodworking
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
currently: making fire wood, mulching, weeding, gardening, feeding ponies (and horses if you are capable),
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis 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
Simple but cosy garden hut with bed, cabinet and desk, electricity, electric blanket but no heater
shared : bathroom hut, outside table and BBQ, inside kitchen, inside dining area and lounge, washing machine
What else ...
close to our house you can have beautiful walks, horse rides, and bike rides to the beach, there is a stunning golf course (Tasman), a cafe, galleries, beaches and Picnic areas, and very friendly neighbours. We have a bus connection 1.5km down the road on weekdays to Mapua, Richmond, Nelson and Motueka. If you are staying with us, please ensure public transport is available for your arrival and departure if you don't have your car. We are happy to pick you up and drop you off at the Tasman bus stop. for more information go to
ebus.nz/routes-and-timetables/
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have unlimited WiFi (VDSL)
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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If I come back in Tasman region, I will definitely try to come back to their house for a visit :)
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If I come back in Tasman region, I will definitely try to come back to their house for a visit :)
would always stay with them… read more
I enjoyed Jakob's give-it-a-go attitude and openness,
always welcome back!
I also loved the garden hut I slept in and she owns a beautiful house that I was allowed to use as well :) Further she took me out to a Festival and to beaches etc and helped me organizing my Abel Tasman Walk.
Thank you so mich for the… read more
