Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Explore remote living with our family in Jackson Bay, New Zealand
We are a small family with an almost 2 year old and a newborn living remotely just outside Fiordland National park. Our home is only accessible by plane/ helicopter, boat or 4 days hiking. Since these transport costs aren’t cheap we would require ......
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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 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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Join our family on our lifestyle block outside Christchurch, New Zealand
UPDATE: we are looking for Workawayers to come and stay with us for a few days to look after the animals while we take our exchange student away for the weekend - arrival 5/6 March and departing at some point the following week (flexible). You would ......
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Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand
Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 and are just beginning an epic project to establish ourselves and restore a beautiful 38acre block just out of Raglan. We're situated in Waitetuna 15 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing ......
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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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Housesitting while enjoying the countryside in rural East Masterton, New Zealand
We usually accommodate people for house sitting and pet care if we get a chance to take a holiday. This includes some tasks around the property, nothing very challenging. If you are house sitting here and if you have your own vehicle, this is a ......
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Help around our homestead in Dunedin, South New Zealand
We are Patrick (56) and Bernice (58) - (Both English). Very friendly and down to earth people. Bernice's has devoted all her time to horses all the time I have known her. She breeds horses but this is not a business. We both enjoy the rural life, ......
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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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Small cosy farm near Wellington, New Zealand
A cowshed and a cottage- without the milking.....We are a busy Christian family of 6 (4 under 9 years of age) living on a small cosy farm with a big attitude. We share this with a friendly horse, golden retriever, 3 chickens, 11 sheep plus lambs and ......
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Join our not-for-profit eco-lodge and enviro-tech education centre in Raglan, New Zealand
We’re a not-for-profit eco-lodge and education centre with the goal to make the world a much better place through education and a bit of technology. The institute is located in 100 acres of bush in Raglan, New Zealand. We cater for a wide range of ......
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Join our homeschooling family on the farm in Auckland, New Zealand
We live close to Muriwai Beach, Parakai Pools and Shelly Beach. We have a large comfortable house with ocean views, bows, slug guns, kayaks, outdoor fire and unlimited internet (starlink). We have a rumpus, pool table and gardens. ......
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Experience our organic homesteading lifestyle in Milnthorpe, Golden Bay, New Zealand
Welcome to our slice of paradise near Milnthorpe Park in Golden Bay! We’re Gerard and Patricia (seasoned hosts in our mid-50s), along with Yogi the cat, friendly chooks, a rooster, and two ducks. We’d love to share our peaceful, nature-filled home ......
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Join me with some everyday chores at my bush block in Whangarei, New Zealand
i have 20 acres bush block with sea views a beautiful spot to chill out i have a loving family,i have 2 kids,one lives in Auckland, Tom being a electrician and Emma a nurse who lives in Whangarei,2 sisters live local as well both have amazing places ......
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Create a permaculture food forest & be part of our family life in Ōhau, New Zealand
We are a warm, creative, slightly chaotic family who loves nature, good food, being outdoors, and meeting people from around the world. We host Workawayers because we enjoy sharing our home, ideas, skills, and garden — and because we love the ......
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Outdoor experience learning about animals in Akaroa, New Zealand
Hi there Thank you for stopping by ;) We live in a beautiful farm/farmhouse in Goughs Bay, 20-minute drive from Akaroa. We have a child, so you MUST be good with children. If you love animals you’ll love our place, dogs, chickens, ducks, ......
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Environmentally friendly lifestyle and learning about organic produce in Upper Hutt, New Zealand
I need some help from 13th February and all of March if you are available for some of that time that would be much appreciated. I generate some of my own power with solar electric and solar hot water, make muesli, laundry detergent, soap, jams, ......
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