Katharina & Marian

Austria
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Hi there! We just arrived on the south island of New Zealand on the 1st of July and are very much looking forward to exploring as much as possible in the next two months.

Our next destination:
New Zealand - from May 2026 until Aug 2026
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We both love being outdoors, going hiking, running, sitting in a park or on the beach so if we can get a little sun and green plants and some movement, we are pretty content.

Marian:
I have a passion for winter sports, specifically free skiing. But I am fascinated by all kind of sports and outdoor activities. I just finished my Bachelors Degree in Atmospheric Sciences and am keen to learn and see new things while traveling. Generally i am really happy if i can do jobs where i am active and not just sitting around all day.

Katie:
I love animals and am planning to start a master's program on Animal cognition and behavior in October (back in Austria) additionally to my Psychology studies in order to become a scientist.
It also makes me happy to create (drawing, painting, playing the piano, knitting, crocheting etc) but sadly I have neglected that a bit lately. Lastly, I simply enjoy learning new things, facts or skills of any kind, always seeking to improve myself :)
Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Music

Languages

Cooking & food

Drawing & painting

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Winter sports

Mountain

Dancing

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

House & pet sitting

Some knowledge of:

Languages

Art Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house
More details about your skills

Katie has good experience with kids having worked in a summer camp for the last three summers. She also loves crafts and games and is very interested in learning languages.

Marian also has experience with kids but specifically as a ski instructor. He also has a lot of experience doing garden work. (worked at a Gardening Company in the summer for the last three years (one month each) doing a lot of lawn mowing, shrub trimming/ pruning hedges, assisted with tree felling).
Age

23 & 23
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We think that workaway could be a great opportunity for us to see a lot of New Zealand on a budget while at the same time expanding our knowledge and skills and spending time in nature.
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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9 Aug 2026

Left by host (Join us at our little sea ...) for Workawayer ()

We loved having Kati and Marian stay. They were so relaxed, considerate and fun! Their open mindedness curiosity about the world and NZ ways of life was refreshing. our teenage boys enjoyed the soccer played and laughs had at the table playing new games. (I rate their yatzy skills highly too).
Their work ethic was absolutely amazing, taking every … read more

(Excellent )

8 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at our little sea ...)

We had a most wonderful week staying with Silke, Graeme and their two boys. All four are such kind and funny people, that really made the experience for us (and Bodie is the best dog, of course). They also gave us some good tips on exploring the area.
The work we did was mostly cleaning and weeding (winter work) which suited us fine. And we had … read more

(Excellent )

14 Jul 2026

Left by host (Native restoration project ...) for Workawayer ()

Kate and Marian were great to communicate with, plans were made smoothly and they were very adaptable. They were staying in our new accommodation that had a few things needing sorted while they were there, and they were very easy going about these issues. They stayed just over a week and worked super hard while they were here. They planted a lot … read more

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14 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Native restoration project ...)

Our stay with Sophie, Kev, their kids and many animals was lovely. We did 3h of work in exchange for dinner and accommodation in their newly built "container cabin" which was a bit cold at times (which was fine for us) but so comfy cosy and the view from up the hill was just stunning. Sophie and Kev always made sure that we felt welcome and had … read more

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30 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on a peaceful rural ...)

We spent about a week with David and Helen. The weather was very wet but it was still a good experience. One day we spent helping with some cleaning work inside. Luckily a few days weren't that rainy, so we could do some planting and learn a lot about the native flora from David. Helen is a excellent cook, so we were treated with some wonderful … read more

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29 Jun 2026

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We loved having Katie and Marian - they were interested, enjoyable to have around, and pitched in willingly. Their English with probably better than mine :) Despite it pouring with rain, we had good times venturing out together to plant. I'd like them to come back sometime.

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9 Aug 2026

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8 Aug 2026

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14 Jul 2026

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14 Jul 2026

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30 Jun 2026

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29 Jun 2026

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6 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our family at our off ...)

We had a wonderful two weeks staying with Konny and Stefan. They are such kind and open-minded people and made us feel welcome immediately. They gave us great tips for exploring the area, which we had a lot of fun doing in the afternoons and on the weekend.
Thank you for everything! We enjoyed learning from you, working together, eating together … read more

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4 Jun 2026

Left by host (Join our family at our off ...) for Workawayer

It was an absolute pleasure to host Katharina and Marian for 10 days , where they helped out with painting, planting and general gardening tasks. Both are very easy to have around, polite, friendly, trustworthy and always happy to help with anything . We experienced Katharina and Marian confident in dealing with our animals, from an angry rooster, … read more

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