Experience family life along the coast in Waikanae, New Zealand

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  Descripción

  We’re a lively Kiwi-German family — two adults and three spirited kids (6, 4, and 2) — who believe life’s better when it’s full of laughter, language, and a little bit of adventure. Our home buzzes with English and German conversations, spontaneous dance parties, and plenty of backyard discoveries.
  
  We live between mountains and sea — just a short train ride from Wellington, with beaches, bush walks, bike trails, and wildlife right on our doorstep. One moment we’re baking bread or building forts, the next we’re chasing waves or spotting kererū in the garden.
  
  If you love nature, children’s laughter, good food, and cross-cultural stories — and don’t mind a bit of delightful noise — you’ll feel right at home with us. Expect great conversations, outdoor adventures, and a genuine slice of Kiwi family life (with a German twist!).

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica
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  Intereses

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We are a bilingual (German & English) family with three little kids (6, 4 and 2 years old) - so there is always laughter, chaos and lots of language around, especially when the kids are back from school or daycare.
  
  Living in New Zealand for 1,5 years we are keen to share our experiences and learn from other cultures.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  We’d love a helping hand with everyday life — things like light meal prep, a bit of gardening, and picking up the kids from daycare or school. Nothing too serious — just joining in with the family rhythm. We both work from home, so you’ll never be on your own; mornings start together, evenings end with family dinners, and there’s always time for a good chat (or a laugh over coffee).

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Alemán: Fluido
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We’re a bilingual (German–English) household — and we love adding more languages to the mix! The kids are always thrilled to hear stories or have books read in new languages — it’s like opening a window to another world.
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  Alojamiento

  You’ll have your own cozy room with a fold out double bed and small wardrobe, and share a bathroom with the kids.
  
  We welcome couples of any orientation or people traveling together. Please be aware you will need to share a bed, or put on mattress on the floor.
  
  We enjoy sitting down together for meals — dinner is usually warm and home-cooked, breakfast changes daily, and the kids have packed lunches for daycare and school. We don’t eat pork or shellfish, though we sometimes have fresh fish. And if you like to cook, we’d love to try your favourite dishes from home!

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  Algo más...

  Waikanae is a lovely coastal town with a safe, sandy beach, a few local cafes and pubs, a small cinema, and a regular farmers’ market. There are plenty of walking and biking trails, as well as nearby parks and wetlands to explore. For nature and bird lovers, Kapiti Island is not far away -home to many New Zealand native birds including the Kiwi.
  
  Wellington is close by, with trains running every 20 minutes, making it easy to enjoy both the city and the coast. We also have a bike you’re welcome to use to get around or ride to the beach.
  We’re a strictly smoke-free household and enjoy sharing the simple pleasures of coastal life with our guests.
  
  If you enjoy nature, kids’ laughter, good food, language exchange, and a touch of cheerful chaos, you’ll feel right at home with us. Expect warmth, fun, and a real slice of Kiwi-German family life — with a fully open and inclusive atmosphere.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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