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Explore beautiful spots nearby and surf in the sunny Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    Having traveled a lot and lived many years overseas, it is my pleasure to host people from other cultures. I particularly enjoy showing people my favourite locations in this gorgeous part of New Zealand (the Coromandel Peninsula). There are some hidden gem beaches and bushwalks in the area. Please read my feedback to get an idea of the experience.

    My house has a spa pool, a big garden and is not far from the beautiful surf beach of Tairua. If you'd like to learn to surf, I'd be happy yo help you out. If you are an animal lover, you will enjoy the company of my lovely dog Flojo Cleopatra. She is a lab-pointer cross.

    Regarding help only 3 hours of help required and you shop for and prepare your own meals. There are a variety of projects to do and when you are done, can unwind in the spa, go sightseeing, surfing, etc.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Beach
    Sailing / Boating
    Camping
    Nature
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    Music
    Culture
    Pets
    Van life
    Writing
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about the beautiful Coromandel area's special places.I'm happy to fill you in on stories with information and history about the local area. I'd like to learn about where you are from too.
    Learn to surf! This is my passion and is great for the mind and body.
    I've also taught English as a Foreign language (EFL) for many years so happy to help you with your English during conversation.

  • Help

    Help

    Basically I have a range of tasks that someone with gardening or general outdoor skills could help me with.

    GARDENING
    General weeding and trimming and pruning. Would love to get an organic garden going if you have some knowledge here

    I have a range of outdoor tasks. Please let me know what skills you can offer, or would like to learn.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I have ok Spanish and Italian and would like to get better with a language exchange. Would also like to improve my basic Indonesian and possibly French.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation depends on the size of the team at the time.

    It's either
    -In a beautiful and comfortable house with a gorgeous view over the forest and estuary

    OR

    is in an awesome treetops cabin I've built in the lower part of the property (still up high). It's fully insulated and has everything you need including small kitchen with cooking facilities and BBQ. Your own bathroom shower is provided (the bathroom is located under the main house). This would suit couples, one single or two good friends who don't mind sharing a queen sized bed :-)

    In both cases you have full use of the spa pool and unlimited high speed internet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Please google "Tairua" and you will see what a gorgeous little town it is with some beautiful spots nearby. I'm happy to take (or direct) you to some hidden gems.

  • 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

    Have unlimited broadband internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a tranquil body of water, lush greenery, and a picturesque beach, with a small town or village in the background, evoking a sense of calm and relaxation.
The image depicts a group of six people gathered around a table in a cozy cabin, enjoying a meal together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and a bottle of wine, exuding a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a couch, dining table, and large window, surrounded by wood paneling and a deck outside, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image features a black dog with a white muzzle and brown eyes, wearing a vibrant floral collar, gazing to the left with its mouth open and tongue out.
The image shows three men standing outside a house, each holding a surfboard, with a white van parked nearby, and a gray building in the background.
The image depicts a serene wooden deck with two chairs, surrounded by lush trees and foliage, creating a peaceful outdoor setting on a sunny day.
The image depicts two men working in a cluttered garage or shed, surrounded by tools and materials, with a garden visible through the open doorway.
The image depicts a black dog lying on a gray cushion on a wooden deck, with a black wicker chair and lush greenery in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman in a workshop, surrounded by tools and materials, with the woman standing on a pallet and the man holding a long white object.
The image depicts four individuals standing on a hill overlooking a picturesque coastline, with a dog and a bench in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene wooden deck with a chair, offering a picturesque view of a lake, mountains, and trees under a bright sky.
The image depicts a surfer riding a wave in the ocean, with a cliffside and houses in the background, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a house, lush greenery, and a tranquil body of water, set against a clear blue sky with distant hills.

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