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Town and country living in the Waikato, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an easy going family of four with 2 cats, 3 sheep, 3 goats and 5chickens. We live on the outskirts of Hamilton on a bit of land. We like the outdoors, biking, hiking and hanging out with friends. We have a room to offer, plenty of outdoor space, fresh air, a swimming pool and a peaceful earthy space.

  • 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
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about life in NZ, language, family life, introduction to nz outdoors.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We would love help with cooking, looking after our house on a daily basis, gardening, growing veges painting, sanding, caring for animals, etc.

  • 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

    House on a bit of land. Own room, which is small, but cosy and it gets the morning sun. Shared bathroom.open plan living with great indoor/outdoor flow from living areas to lawn and pool. If you work for us, we will provide food, but would appreciate your help with cooking and dishes.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are some buses to and from hamilton, but you will have more flexibility if you have your own vehicle.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of parking for campers.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 987136369531

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