Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Canterbury, New Zealand

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Help in the garden and around the house and learn about rural life in New Zealand
We are a country couple in our late 60's. Our farm is currently leased out, to a dairy farmer, however we would like some help splitting firewood and general help in our large garden. We have hosted many Woofers over the last ten years and have had ......
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A wee slice of paradise in Christchurch city, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hi there and welcome to New Zealand. A beautiful, beautiful organic garden, fresh veges, world renowned salads, 2 friendly doggies, and a lovely place as a base to explore ChCh as part of the exchange. We'll usually be working in the garden, ......
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Join our family of four and help with outdoor projects in Ashburton, New Zealand
We are a family of four (husband, wife and two young children), along with our dog and cat. We live in rural Mid Canterbury, 5 minutes from Methven. Methven is a small rural town, but is busy in the winter months due to Mt Hutt.
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Peaceful stay by the river in Kurow, New Zealand
Hi there, I live on the bank of the Waitaki river, a large fishing river flowing from Mt Cook, and the downstream Lakes. I am looking for some help to do some outdoor work, a little bit of vineyard work together and some help building a workaway ......
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Become part of our family on our small farm in Fairlie, New Zealand
We live on a small farm and raise sheep and cattle. We are within walking distance of Fairlie population approx 800 (which is near Tekapo/Mt Cook/Timaru/Geraldine). We are near a Christian church, swimming pool (seasonal), library and some shops. We ......
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Experience daily life in Timaru, South Island, New Zealand
A private residence with signficant history. Originally built and completed as a wedding present in 1887. ( yes, a wedding present). Surrounded by large lawns and gardens it is a unique home with considerable historical significance.
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Gardening and native plant propagation in the Greta Valley, New Zealand
We live on an attractive farm on the east coast of the South Island, with beautiful views over the sea to Christchurch 1.5 hours away. Swimming pool and tennis court.
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Helping hands welcome in our house and garden in Rural Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
We are a relaxed Kiwi/German couple on a 2.5 ha lifestyle block in Buccleuch, with 3 cats (wild cats who seem to have adopted us) and a handful of sheep. We are only a stone throw away from the Hakatere Conservation Area in Mid Canterbury and Mt ......
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Help make dreams become a reality in a quarter acre garden in Darfield, New Zealand
I have recently moved into Darfield into a three bedroom house, with a large garden, on a quiet street in Darfield. It's a blank canvas and I have big plans for the garden - fruit and vegetables, native trees and bird and insect havens. I have ......
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Learn a bit about gardening and enjoy a stay in Christchurch the garden city, New Zealand
I live in Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand . I have a 3 bedroom home with quite a big vegetable garden and good range of fruit trees. There is always plenty of work in the garden and around my home which I would be so grateful to have ......
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Enjoy beautiful mountains views and learn making Indian food in Timaru, New Zealand
Hi there we richie and angie have lifestyle properties with beautiful views of the mountains and have afew cow's and sheep we are 10 min away from timaru town.we have 4 bedrooms plus separate sleepout including kitchen and bathroom for couples,and ......
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Experience small rural kiwi village with true local hospitality in Methven, New Zealand
Scott is a farmer and originally from the UK, he has been in NZ on and off for 13 years. I came to NZ following the snow as a ski instructor in 2008 and loved it so much I stayed. Early starts mean we have early nights in the week. We love heading ......
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Wake up to stunning sea views in Akaroa, New Zealand
We are a couple sometimes with adult offspring sometimes at home. We live in a gorgeous place and offer great accommodation and food. We have been luck to attract some exceptional helpers.We get a lot more requests than we can accommodate. If you ......
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Stay in a beautiful rural area with mountain bike and walking tracks in Waimate, New Zealand
We are renovating our home situated on the outskirts of the town of Waimate. ,I am a cycle mechanic and I enjoy mountain biking and living at the foot of the Waimate trail. I also do Karate. My wife is an Art tutor and avid gardner.We enjoy having ......
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Help in the garden and house near Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi, we need some help in the house and some in the garden. garden etc its not too hard, and my husband is a fantastic chef. We also have 1 beautiful dog. We also have a lovely holiday home down in Fiordland,and if the timing works, you can accompany ......
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Experience family life in Christchurch, New Zealand
Help us get our garden under control in Christchurch New Zealand! We are a family of four, with two kids aged 4 and 7. We would love some help with the garden or even potentially some other handy-type tasks depending on your interest. We live on ......
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Help with daily life in the beautiful Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand
We are Jess (36) and Matt (33), and live rurally in the beautiful Waitaki Valley in North Otago with our beloved Border Terrier Ollie. We are lucky to live in a beautiful home with a big garden area, 5 minutes out of our local town Kurow. We have a ......
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Join our Kiwi family and help with our house and garden in Governor’s Bay, New Zealand
We are a French Kiwi family of four living in beautiful Governor’s Bay - just over the hill from Christchurch. Our children are 17 and 14 and we also have a young dog and cat. We love meeting new people and look forward to welcoming you to our home....
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Outdoors while exploring Greta Valley, New Zealand
We are 10 minutes north of Greta Valley on a Sheep and Beef farm. The house is on a hill with magnificent views, with a walking track up to the top with 360 views of North Canterbury. There is a hut for you to sleep in for your own privacy which has ......
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Enthusiastic gardener? bird watcher? peace seeker? welcome to Little River, New Zealand
I am a builder, gardener, philosopher and bird enthusiast and have been involved for many years in events and festivals. I have a small and quirky property in Little River, NZ covered in fruit trees and berry bushes and teeming with native birds
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