Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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A true rural experience and welcome awaits you with us in Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand
We are fully booked up until late January 2026 but don’t hesitate to get in touch now if you’re looking at dates for after that 🤗🤩 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 ......
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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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Learn how to make fermented foods in Central Auckland, New Zealand
We are a family of 4 that includes me and our two sons Reuben 25 and Jericho 27. We live in Sandringham, Auckland which is 15-20 minutes from city and beach by bike, which we mostly use for transport. We have some spare ones for workawayers to ......
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Stay in a friendly town, close to walking and biking trails in Taupō, New Zealand
Hello...we are a friendly couple, Enid and Howard who have lived in Taupo for 30+Years. We have been hosting on another website for many years and just now putting up our profile here. We have a lovely home surrounded by native tress and within ......
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Housesitting and cuddling our pets in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am Ashley, a mother of 3, looking to find a pet sitter over the new year period. I live in Kainga Christchurch on a 1.5 arce rural property. I have 2 young cats and 15 chickens
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Embrace the wild on our sustainable homestead in Northland, New Zealand
We live on 60 acres 40 min out of whangarei, two thirds of it is native bush and some grazing and our space has our house, a big workshop and a sleepout for the volunteers and huge gardens. There is a single and a double bed in the sleepout and ......
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Learn new skills surrounded by bushland in suburban Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Hi there, I live in a valley about an hour out of Wellington close to our local river and surrounded by bushland. It's a beautiful place. I have a big garden which I need lots of help with & in return I can provide good food, interesting ......
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Join our family and help with gardening in magical Mangawhai, New Zealand
We are a busy family located rurally in magical Mangawhai, near to beautiful beaches. We grow a lot of food and always need help with gardening projects and general jobs around the farm.
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We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property in Nelson & Bays, New Zealand
We are a well travelled couple with one lovely dog living on a lovely property with a large garden. We enjoy the company of our visitors and like to share great food. We are not far from Able Tasman National Park, the main bike trails and great ......
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Experience rural lifestyle on our small block in North Auckland, New Zealand
Experience the rural lifestyle... we have a 10 acre lifestyle block in Waitoki, Auckland, NZ, approx. a 40min drive from Auckland City . We are a 15-20 min drive to lots of locations, such as a lovely beaches, shops, movie theatres, supermarkets ......
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Be a part of a regenerating land-based intentional community in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
What if belonging, purpose, and connection weren’t rare — but simply the way life could be? What if tending the land, sharing meals, building together, and raising children in community weren’t just ideals, but a daily practice that changed ......
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Help with our garden and enjoy the ocean views over Northland, New Zealand
I am a well-travelled, open-minded, older woman on 16 hectares of land in native bush. I am an experienced medical herbalist, dedicated environmentalist, passionate about the food we eat and the environment we all share. This is permaculture ......
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Join the local community and help with our daughter on the West Coast, Christchurchon, New Zealand
Kia ora (Hello and well wishes) My name Is Ian, and I am a single father to an absolutely amazing 6-year-old girl named Blessing. We have spent almost 4yrs in a house-truck traveling both islands and capturing memories and images shared with ......
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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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Join a welcoming family and explore the beaches in Far North, Peria, New Zealand
Want to learn about growing food, happy to jump right in and help in a busy family? Availability for 1-2 people, inside and outside work, lots of gardening , fruit tree maintenance, cleaning and possibly babysitting while I’m in the home office, ......
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Peaceful cottage 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. you will have your own separate living space.I provide food and you cook the ......
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Help with our house and garden and experience the Northland, Kaipara, New Zealand
I'm Donna and I live with my partner Cath in the Northern Kaipara just 2 hrs North of Auckland We are women in our 50s who have open minds and wide interests. We can accomodate a couple or an individual . We have moved to the country 2 yrs ago ......
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Look after our energetic dog and needy cat in Auckland, New Zealand
Looking for a pet lover to look after our energetic dog and needy cat....
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Horse lovers welcome to the picturesque Mokoreta valley, New Zealand
We love having people in our house and think it's good for our children to learn about different cultures from an early age. Kids are 12, 11, 9 & 7 and are into a variety of things. Especially ponies 😆 if you like ponies & kids then you’ll fit in ......
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Learn about living on a lifestyle property Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
Urgent help and learning placement available during November and early December 2025 for a volunteer with some experience in using basic hand tools and light weight garden equipment (training provided). Learn about no dig gardening and the main ......