Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Tramping
Cycling
Camping
All things outdoorsOur next destination:
Nelson, New Zealand - from Jan 2025 View all
Description
Helllllloooooo!
We are Ella and Tom, a British couple who have been living and working in Dunedin since March 2023.
Tom is an arborist and has just completed walking the South Island section of the Te Araroa Trail, and Ella has finished her job as a doctor just before Christmas and we are both now living full time in John the van as we explore New Zealand further.
We both love the outdoors and are into hiking, cycling, camping, learning about New Zealand's beautiful bird and plant life and are keen to further explore this beautiful country while learning new skills and meeting lovely people along the way.
Ella grew up on a farm in Devon and Tom in a small hamlet in Somerset so the 'outdoorsy-ness' has always been a part of us.
We have a target in the next 10 to 15 years to design and construct our own home as sustainably and sympathetically to the land as possible. While workawaying we aim to build from our base of good gardening, DIY and arboricultural skills to help realise this dream in the future!
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Plant care
Nature
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Cycling
Farming
Adventure sports
Camping
Gardening
Mountain
Photography
Music
Beach
Sailing / Boating
Van life
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
House sitting
More details about your skills
Tom worked as an Arborist, so has skills and knowledge surrounding tree work. He is also good at general DIY tasks and has previously renovated a house and has made some of his own furniture. He is also a keen photographer. He studied graphic design at university so is also very creative.
Ella works as a doctor, so is great for any first aid problems! Also has great communications skills through various healthcare and teaching experience. She has also had a variety of jobs in hospitality - cleaning, waitressing, wedding prep, babysitting. Ella grew up on a farm in Devon, so has lots of insights into farmwork and is very happy to muck-in! Ella is good at playing piano and flute.
Age
30 & 30
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Nope
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From the beginning to the end of our week long stay we felt very comfortable and welcomed into their homely slice of paradise.
Our tasks were engaging and rewarding and we felt more than reimbursed for our efforts with excellent cooking, hosting… read more
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From the beginning to the end of our week long stay we felt very comfortable and welcomed into their homely slice of paradise.
Our tasks were engaging and rewarding and we felt more than reimbursed for our efforts with excellent cooking, hosting… read more
