Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Great hospitality and a true rural experience awaits you with us in Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand
Experience a slice of Kiwi rural life with us in the South where we live on a sheep and beef farm. Hi, we’re Hamish and Larissa and we love to share our special part of NZ, living on top of the district at around 400m with spectacular rural scenery, ......
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Live in paradise and join our friendly team in Taupō, New Zealand
We are a small, family friendly Motel, located in Taupo, NZ. Our Motel offers 10 rooms with Kitchen facilities. We have a Summer Swimming Pool, Spa Pool, Games Room, Guest Laundry. These facilities are all available to Staff when guests are not ......

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Come and help us around our home and garden in Tasman, New Zealand
We are a semi retired couple who have hosted over 50 workaways and woofers over the years. I am an artist and designer and Simon an ex winemaker. I grew up in this area and have a lot of family here. Tasman Village is a small village of about 100 ......

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Come and help and experience farm life in heart of Auckland. Waimauku, New Zealand.
NOTE: We do not take bookings in advance. Please get in touch a day or two prior to arrival to see if space is available. Fom 2012 Joanna and I (Tomasz) have lived on a farm. It's a 17 Hectare property that is only 35 minutes by car from the centre ......
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Experience our country life on the edge of Hamilton, New Zealand
Welcome to our family of two adults. We live on a lifestyle block, 10-minutes' drive form Hamilton. We are busy professionals and would enjoy having someone living with us and giving us a helping hand, especially with gardening and around the house. ......
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Learn organic and permaculture practices in rural Taranaki, New Zealand
I am a retired dress designer and having run a business in London for many years, have now returned to my native New Zealand to create a large permaculture - based garden in rural Taranaki. Having just finished building (the third house in ten ......
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Help out around our beautiful lake home right by the water close to nature in Rotorua, New Zealand
HI Welcome to the Bay of Plenty. I live in a beautiful hidden valley looking out on Lake Rotoehu. We area surrounded by Lakes and Bush. At night you will hear Kiwis and wake up to the "NZ dawn chorus" of birds. In the evening you will enjoy ......

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Have fun with a mass of fur babies and join us with our Maltese stud in Waikato, New Zealand
We live in a beautiful lush area of Waikato, New Zealand, close to a quaint town of Cambridge. We live on a lifestyle block in the country and have a Maltese dog stud. We are a family of 2 my husband, myself with my disabled daughter coming over ......
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Experience an unique intentional community and eco village in Waiheke Island, New Zealand
We live in the beautiful Eco village of 169 hectares on Waiheke Island. The village is a 31 year old community that is home to 15 families of all ages. The village is a 25min drive from Matiatia where the passenger Ferry arrives and 10 minutes drive ......
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Gardening and daily life in a beautiful part of Auckland, New Zealand
I live in a beautiful part of Auckland, the beach is at the end of my street and it is a safe, friendly neighbourhood with lots of outdoor activities plus shops, cafes etc - it has everything! I have a faithful dog and two cats, and a couple of ......
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Enjoy a rural life style on my small farm in Tutira, New Zealand
Hello! I live alone on a small farm in Tutira, surrounded by nature and right next to a beautiful lake. My place is home to sheep, chickens, cows and a few friendly dogs. Life here is quiet, simple and closely connected to the land. I’m looking for ......
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Join our family for a getaway, which feels like a tropical resort in Houhora, New Zealand
We are a family of five, living on a small rural property in the far far north. We have a few horses and a lot to do around the place. You will stay in a comfortable cabin, suitable for 1-2 people (possibly more if wanting). The cabin includes a ......
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Join us at our Buddhist retreat center near Thames, New Zealand
Volunteers Retreats: 31 October-9 November 2025 3 April - 12 April 2026 30 October-7 November 2026 We regret that we are unable to host Workawayers at other times. ‘Land of beautiful vision’ is a Triratna Buddhist Retreat Centre located on the ......
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Help us tidy the garden and experience rural life in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
Hi, we’re Grant and Sue. We live on five beautiful acres in a very special part of New Zealand, where the Graham River wraps around our log house. It’s peaceful, green and full of birds and bees. The Able Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks are ......
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Help us with our lovely garden in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Hello, we are Brent and Wanda. We live in a beautiful, peaceful, private spot that is just a five minute drive from the center of Whangarei. We grow over 100 fruiting trees, shrubs and vines, from temperate to tropical on our urban property. Plus ......

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Would love some help in the garden in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
late February or early March Simon and I live on a lifestyle block of 5 acres on the edge of Havelock North. We have a large garden ,though mostly trees and shrubs and we grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruit. We have a farm 45 minutes from ......
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Learn as you help our family and enjoy blueberries at Wattle Bay, New Zealand
We have a small blueberries orchard. Daniel grew up here in this beautiful piece of country and now we are giving this experience to our daughters. We all enjoy meeting new people, and learning new cultures. We have two young girls Bonnie and ......

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Stay in our self-built straw bale earth home in Gisborne, New Zealand
Hi there workaway(s) We are Kirsty and Andrew and - Welcome to a fun busy family with 4 kids - 1 boy at home 11 and our 2 other boys (17 and 19) and daughter 21 out in the world. We are on the go doing fun activities on our piece of paradise 5 ......

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Help with horse care on a beautiful waterfront lifestyle property in Auckland, New Zealand
Looking for help for March 2026 experienced with horses a must. Work required approximately 20hours per week. Stay with us in our brand new modern house with a pool. We are a small family of 3 who live just outside of Auckland on a beautiful ......

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Help with gardening and looking after our dog Willow, New Zealand
Kia ora! My husband and I have settled in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay after travelling overseas for two years, enjoying the European summer and the Canadian winters, living the "ski bum" lifestyle! We have been so lucky to host on Workaway, make ......
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