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Experience living in the countryside family home in Netherton, New Zealand

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our private Homestead.
    We are a couple in our 30s, we love meeting new people, we are easy going and always laughing at something. We have a Homestead (private not a business) as well as a Dairy Farm. We have lots of friendly animals around, cows, highlands, Calves, sheep, fluffy silkie chickens, ducks, dogs, and a cat. No children. We are located by Thames. There is alot to do around here if you like hiking, bush walks, exploring the coast, there are alot of lovely beaches to see around the Coromandel area. We are under 1.5 hours from Auckland Airport and happy to do airport drop offs if needed.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    History
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have a few good farming communities in the area. There are always Sunday markets and different times of the year night markets are on to see local art and produce. We are farmers so if you are wanting some experience on farm to see how it's done in New Zealand it's a good opportunity.
    We have lots of animals that other people wouldn't of had the opportunity to get up close to and enjoy their personalitys in person.
    We are a fun couple and are always learning so what better way to teach each other different ways of life.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We have lovely big gardens on our Homestead (this is private not a business) that I would like help with, just general weeding. If you like animals you may be able to do the odd thing helping out with the animals. Feeding calves, milking cows. Can do some house work or cooking if you like. There is always something to do and we can mix it up so your not doing the same thing everyday. You may be working with us or if you are happy you can be given tasks to do yourself.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have a big 3 bedroom home. Can supply 2 bedrooms with clean queen size beds and fully furnished. You will have your own bathroom for your comfort. House has a big kitchen and good outside decks with lots of room. We have one small happy dog inside and one cat so you must be ok with animals.
    We will supply food for your stay, we have fresh eggs, what ever veggies are in the garden and fruit along with day to day food.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have plenty of room to park up

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Nacho

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