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100 %
Last replied
24 Apr 2024
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Description
Dates in February/March at his point are to be confirmed as it really depends on house bookings.
I live in the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula with my lovely dog Flojo, who is a very friendly character. I have traveled a lot, living many years around the world so I enjoy meeting people from other cultures. My house has a big garden and is not far from a beautiful beach with good surfing. If you'd like to learn to surf, I could help. There are also some hidden gem beaches and bush walks in the area.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about the beautiful Coromandel area and places to visit. I've surfed a long time and taught surfing as a job so this we could work out exchange for this help. Have spare surfboards and size L wetsuits.
Help
I have a few jobs I need help with. If you have some experience in building, gardening or plumbing I would could use some help from you. Van kit out experience also useful.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I have ok Spanish and Italian and am happy to mix it up! I've also taught English as a Foreign language (EFL) for many years so happy to help you with your English.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in an awesome treetops cabin I've just built. It's fully insulated and has everything provided including basic cooking facilities and BBQ. Your own bathroom shower is provided (the bathroom is located under the main house).
Working hours
I usually go with this option because it's less complicated and allows more time for doing other stuff:
guests 3 hours work per day and provide their own food
What else ...
Please google "Tairua" and you will see what a gorgeous little town it is with some beautiful spots nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Have unlimited broadband internet.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
I have a dog and am open to having another one around.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day
Host ref number: 978193573453
Feedback (17)
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma was a real “gem” of a person to host. Right from the get go she showed a keen enthusiasm to get involved, whether it was something familiar or learning something new. She was a hard working gardener, really getting stuck into removing thick and stubborn jasmine vines. She worked really well with another Workaway guest I had at the time and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
Chris' place is stunning! He has lots of little bits going on so the work was varied. When I was there we did a little deep cleaning the airbnb, clearing one part of the garden and planting in another. The view is incredible and it's cool to walk around his place with him pointing out all sorts of things growing and plans for the future. He's a… read more
9 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anni & Juhani)
Anni And Johani were awesome people to host. They were very understanding and flexible when I had to change start dates and ended up staying around three weeks as they had so many useful skills as well as a great working attitude. Moreover they were just very pleasant people to have around. Anni is very sociable and kind hearted. She took on any… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anni & Juhani) for host
We spent two weeks with Chris and had the most amazing first Workaway experience. Words are not enough to describe the kindness of Chris and the beauty of his home. We worked for 3 hours per day doing some gardening, cleaning and joinery stuff. We had a lot of free time to get to know Tairua and other places near by and got really good tips from… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rafal) for host
I spent only few nights at Chris' lovely house but the positive impression of my first WorkAway Experience will last so much longer! As for the work part - the 3hours a day, which was fair and every time something different, gave me enough time to enjoy the stay at the cozy house or exploring the delightful Coromandel Peninsula.
Overall I had a… read more
Overall I had a… read more
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24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma was a real “gem” of a person to host. Right from the get go she showed a keen enthusiasm to get involved, whether it was something familiar or learning something new. She was a hard working gardener, really getting stuck into removing thick and stubborn jasmine vines. She worked really well with another Workaway guest I had at the time and… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
Chris' place is stunning! He has lots of little bits going on so the work was varied. When I was there we did a little deep cleaning the airbnb, clearing one part of the garden and planting in another. The view is incredible and it's cool to walk around his place with him pointing out all sorts of things growing and plans for the future. He's a… read more
9 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anni & Juhani)
Anni And Johani were awesome people to host. They were very understanding and flexible when I had to change start dates and ended up staying around three weeks as they had so many useful skills as well as a great working attitude. Moreover they were just very pleasant people to have around. Anni is very sociable and kind hearted. She took on any… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anni & Juhani) for host
We spent two weeks with Chris and had the most amazing first Workaway experience. Words are not enough to describe the kindness of Chris and the beauty of his home. We worked for 3 hours per day doing some gardening, cleaning and joinery stuff. We had a lot of free time to get to know Tairua and other places near by and got really good tips from… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rafal) for host
I spent only few nights at Chris' lovely house but the positive impression of my first WorkAway Experience will last so much longer! As for the work part - the 3hours a day, which was fair and every time something different, gave me enough time to enjoy the stay at the cozy house or exploring the delightful Coromandel Peninsula.
Overall I had a… read more
Overall I had a… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
I really enjoyed hosting Oscar. He's a polite and friendly young man and is positive energy to have around. He stayed around 10 days or so. Because he's 19 he's still developing skills but he's keen to have a crack at whatever presents itself- mowing the lawns. gardening, bush clearing, sanding down furniture etc. He did a bunch of different jobs… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
My stay at Chris’ came to an end far too soon! Work consisted of 3 hours a day, usually gardening or sometimes woodwork, and allowed us pretty much the whole of the afternoon to explore Tairua. Chris’ knowledge both of surf and things to see in the area is incredible. There are so many breathtaking places just a stone’s throw away, let alone the… read more
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie was a great guest. She has a friendly and calm personality and is a pleasure to have around. She stayed roughly ten days and was very proactive with the jobs she was given. Most of it was gardening and she really go stuck in to some quite physical jobs (e.g. clearing jasmin). She and her friend Justine cleared out some very wild areas and I… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I stayed about a week at Chris’s and really enjoyed my time there. I was traveling with a friend and he allowed her to stay even tho it wasn’t planned like that in the beginning.
He is a great host with lots of tips of where to go and information about the surrounding area. Chris took us surfing and allowed us to use his equipment. He is super… read more
He is a great host with lots of tips of where to go and information about the surrounding area. Chris took us surfing and allowed us to use his equipment. He is super… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Noa Milou & Rocco)
I enjoyed hosting Noa and Rocoo. They stayed for about 5 days, were off a hiking adventure and came back after the weekend for a few more days. We got a lot of gardening work done during their time here. Rocco's attitude was particularly impressive, taking on a nasty removal of spiky rose bushes with enthusiastic zest. Noa also completed a number… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Noa Milou & Rocco) for host
Our host, Chris, was a very cool, laid-back surfer with an easygoing demeanor. Accompanying him was Flojo Cleopatra, his charming canine companion, who stole our hearts with her affectionate nature.
Set atop a stunning hill, our accommodation offered breathtaking views and a cozy atmosphere, shared with fellow travelers who quickly became friends.… read more
Set atop a stunning hill, our accommodation offered breathtaking views and a cozy atmosphere, shared with fellow travelers who quickly became friends.… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Timo & Johanna)
Timo and Johanna were a pleasure to host. They're a lovely, friendly couple who come with a lot of good vibes and interest in everything around them. I gave them the somewhat daunting job of clearing out the huge stockpile of clutter under my house, selecting timber and then planning heavy duty shelving, which they subsequently built. They had a… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Timo & Johanna) for host
We had a great experience at this Workaway place. Although we just stayed for a short time we enjoyed our work and the stay very much. We appreciated the freedom to approach tasks creatively and independently and it was really rewarding to see „before and after“.
The house we could stay in was just phenomenal, offering breathtaking views and… read more
The house we could stay in was just phenomenal, offering breathtaking views and… read more
22 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kiki & Rolf) for host
Had an awesome time in Chris his beautiful house on the hill! Best view in town! The whole workaway experience was one great adventure. Chris took us to the most beautiful beaches around Tairua and made sure we did not miss any good surf (2 times a day!) or local coffee or bakery goodies! The help was also very nice as we helped for 3 hours,… read more
26 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kiki & Rolf)
Rolf was an awesome person to host! He's a friendly and articulate guy so it's very enjoyable having him around. If you have a guitar laying around he is likely to bust out some Dutch tunes (which sound much cooler than I would have thought! :-D ) When approaching jobs, he has a wide range of general skills and is willing to give anything a crack.… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
Chris was my first host on Workaway. I couldn't imagine a better host for me. He is funny, kind and really patient. I really appreciate to had the pleasure to stay with him. The accommodation was one of the beautiful places if ever been. I'm really happy that I was able to spend two weeks with Chris and I will always remember the stay
26 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
I hosted Adrian for about 2 weeks. As soon as he arrives with a big smile and a cheerful manner you know he will be a great person to host. He's well mannered, and a fun and person to have around but he also takes the work seriously. While here he did a variety of jobs - some quite intensive gardening, outdoor painting, cleaning the house for… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amalie & Jakob) for host
Chris is such a great host, super chill and we had a great week at his place! We instantly felt super relaxed in the beautiful surroundings.
We did some garden work, weeding, planting, fencing and some work on his van. There’s avocados and bananas growing here! And the views from the cabin are amazing.
Thanks for everything, Chris!
We did some garden work, weeding, planting, fencing and some work on his van. There’s avocados and bananas growing here! And the views from the cabin are amazing.
Thanks for everything, Chris!
14 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Micha) for host
I really enjoyed my stay at Chris house!
The property feels a bit like a jungle with all the exotic trees and the view from the cabin was amazing!
I helped Chris with a new deck and learned how to set posts with concrete.
My highlight was definitely Sarah's delicious Mexican food and the Pies from the bakery they served me.
Flo Jo is a lovely dog… read more
The property feels a bit like a jungle with all the exotic trees and the view from the cabin was amazing!
I helped Chris with a new deck and learned how to set posts with concrete.
My highlight was definitely Sarah's delicious Mexican food and the Pies from the bakery they served me.
Flo Jo is a lovely dog… read more
12 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Micha)
Micha is was a fantastic person to host. He’s a skilled furniture joiner so we set about building a deck. We worked together and he worked hard and applied a lot of his ideas to the build. In the end we were really happy with the result. As a person he’s very respectful and considerate. He’s an excellent cook if you want to give him a turn. He… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I spent a week in Chris' house with two other Workaways. We worked 5 hours a day, I did most of the gardening. You can't get bored here, there's always work to do. If you are french make bread, chris will be very happy aha. Moreover the atmosphere was really great, Chris showed us the beautiful places around and took us surfing. First wave in New… read more
26 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
It was a real pleasure to host Lisa. She joined a small group of two other Workawayers (both guys) and very quickly became a sociable and well liked member of the group. I had some gardening work for her and when that ran out it was a real mix of jobs. I was impressed by how quickly and enthusiastically she took on new tasks, everything from… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tijn)
Tijn (pronounced Tain) was an excellent young fellow to host. He helped me with some manual labour (moving earth, wood, clearing gutters etc) and was strong and energetic for these tasks. He clearly enjoys new challenges so I gave him some DIY projects such as designing and implementing a new tool storage area. I was impressed with the care he… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tijn) for host
I had an amazing stay with chris and Sara. They are both super friendly and happy people who love doing stuff and being active. I stayed with chris for 10 days and I had to do alot of little projects. He gives you freedom to tackle the projects in which way you think is suitable, alot of freedom and he will plan the work day around weather, the… read more
26 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
Are you looking for a place away from the noise of the city, surrounded by nature and perhaps even with long beaches not crowded with tourists and with surfable waves? Well, Crhis is the perfect host for you! I had the opportunity to experience ten unforgettable days thanks to Crhis, who not only hosted me, but also acted as a guide, showing us… read more
26 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)
It was a real pleasure hosting Davide. He arrived straight from Italy and a grueling two day cycle ride (!) and got straight into his project. Davide has a background in electrical systems design so he applied his experience to designing a simple plumbing system for my kitchenette. He is very methodical with his planning and over his ten day stay… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jona) for host
My stay at Chris’s was very cool!
He is an easy going host with a beautiful place, good food, good vibes, heaps of projects to do and the perfect place to get some surfing, he is definitely worth a visit, thanks Chris✌🏼
He is an easy going host with a beautiful place, good food, good vibes, heaps of projects to do and the perfect place to get some surfing, he is definitely worth a visit, thanks Chris✌🏼
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jona)
Jona was an ideal workaway guest. He is polite, sociable and has a good sense of humour. Best of all, he just gets the job done without any fuss. He is a skilled builder who will quickly design and implement whatever you need built. At my place the weather was often terrible but he powered on through the rain and the resulting pergola and framing… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaac)
Isaac was an awesome guest to host. From Day 1 it was clear that he was always ready to jump in and help, whatever the situation. He is a easy going, low key individual with a good sense of humour, who is fun to have around. He is also a skilled arborist. He sorted out my trees within a few hours then moved onto other tasks over the next few days… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Chris is a very communicative and well informed guy, an experienced surfer and a world traveller. He is going to give you a lot insider info about the area, NZ habits, surfing, and his international experiences.
He happily shared his surf equipment with us and drove us to the beaches with proper waves. Was so generous and helpful!
Expect to be… read more
He happily shared his surf equipment with us and drove us to the beaches with proper waves. Was so generous and helpful!
Expect to be… read more
6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hari & Madison) for host
We had a blast working with Chris. He is an easy-going, good-natured, and fun person that we immediately clicked with. Work was accurately described and involved preparing the garden for the summer, building stairs, and general property landscaping. He was considerate and frequently checked-in with us. The property is stunning as it overlooks the… read more
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hari & Madison)
This was my first Workaway hosting experience and I couldn't have been happier. Hari and Madison are a lovely couple, friendly and helpful with a positive attitude. Madison got stuck into some big gardening jobs and Hari helped me build outdoor steps and also dig a very tidy channel for water drainage. I let them work their own hours, which they… read more
(Excellent
)
