Help us with gardening and other tasks around the farm in the Northland Region, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a retired couple living on the Kaipara Harbour in Northland. We have a 6 acre lifestyle property with three cows, 13 sheep, chickens and two dogs. We have been living here 9 years since returning from France where we worked for several years. We have built a new home on this site and we enjoy projects: we grow our own grapes to make wine, we are currently building a glasshouse out of old windows, planting our land, maintaining our gardens and undertaking general maintenance. Our home looks onto the Harbour, great fishing in the area and we are close to the Kauri Museum. Pahi is a great fishing spot. Paparoa village is nearby. We are 40 minutes to Dargaville, 35 to Mangawhai Village and 50 to Whangarei. Accommodation comprises own room, ensuite, internet access (desk). We do require that you have a drivers licence / your own vehicle would be preferred. We like to host two people at a time if at all possible.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I speak French and would be willing to help with English. This area is rich in history. We both volunteer at the local Kauri Museum - there is a lot to learn about this area. We are most happy to show our visitors around and host them in exchange for light work though we would prefer travellers who have their own transport as there is no public transport available in the area. We are located in a rural/farming area.

  • Help

    Help

    We requie help with completing the interior of a glass house which is made of secondhand windows. We also require help with gardening and general maintenance i.e. waterblasting decks and apply stain, general gardening, help around the farm. Painting of gates and fences. Help in cutting and stacking firewood.
    Feeding of animals, cows, chickens, etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Speak French and happy to help with English.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own rooms, ensuite in both bedrooms, separate access but accommodation is provided in our home. Wifi provided. Happy to cook for visitors.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Local sights, Kauri Museum, fishing, Mangawhai markets and beach, Waipu Beach, Dargaville and Baylys Beach, Whangarei. Lots of walking and cycling. Surfing at Waipu Cove.

  • 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

    Own desk in room. Wifi access provided.

  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 983981232666

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