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Regala Workaway
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We are a family of four who run a boutique alpaca stud in the Western Bay of Plenty. We are about 30 minutes drive from Tauranga and the beautiful beaches at Mount Maunganui and Waihi Beach. Our house is high in the Kaimai hills nestled against the bush line, with fabulous views of the sea and easy access to bush walks. There's also a beautiful swimming hole down the road. As well as about 25 alpacas, we have two dogs.
We both work, one as an engineer and one running a copywriting business from home. We were English Language teachers in the past so happy to help anyone looking to practice their English! Our two children will also talk the hind legs off a donkey, so heaps of opportunity to pick up a Kiwi accent :)
Our days are busy, the house is "slightly" chaotic but we love having people stay and to share this beautiful part of New Zealand with our guests!
You will have a wing of the house that that has its own large bathroom. The bedroom offers a 55" TV, wifi and a king size bed.
You may be required to feed out the alpacas, halter train them, help with shearing, or keep an eye on the pregnant ladies, depending on the time of year. We have slowly been renovating our property for the last ten years, and are in the midst of a concerted push to landscape the garden and do up the sheds.
On occasion you may have to cook for yourselves (or defrost if you aren't into cooking!) as the girls have a busy sporting schedule but mainly we sit down as a family for meals.
Must be over the age of 22, have own vehicle, like big bouncy dogs. Suits couples/two friends as we have a few two-person jobs. Strictly no smoking.
Please note - you must have your own car. We are rural. There are no buses and it is a 40k walk from town.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Anything and everything about alpacas, farming generally, English Language, NZ flora and fauna, Bay of Plenty. Lots of our workaways go tramping (hiking) and/or surfing, as well as visiting nearby attractions.
Ayuda
Animals: feeding out and moving alpacas, halter training alpacas, shearing - all depends on time of year
Gardening: weeding, planting, digging some tree roots out, fertilising paddocks and plants, burning off
Maintenance: painting the deck and sheds, water blasting and painting fences
DIY: laying a concrete pad - we'll show you how!
Inside jobs - only if terrible weather: things like washing the walls, painting, cleaning out cupboards, odd jobs...
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Wing of the house with king size bed, TV, wifi and sole use of the bathroom next door. Access to all amenities in the house.
Food will be provided.
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Volunteers will require a vehicle as there is no public transport.
With a vehicle there is access to heaps of outdoor activities:
- surfing at Mount Maunganui or Waihi Beach (and cafes and shops)
- bush walking - there are tracks direct from our house as well as further afield
- mountain biking/cycling
- visit the local swimming hole
- head to Omokoroa for a stroll and fish and chips
We are also 1hr 15 from Rotorua, 1hr 30 from Whakatane and 1hr from Hobbiton.
Quite a few workaways start their journey around New Zealand at our place - we are happy for you to use our tools to do up your vans and our internet to plan your trip!!
We are a non-smoking house.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Huge drive so heaps of space
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Número de referencia de anfitrión: 939221837234
Comentarios (18)
25 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Famke & Wesley) para el anfitrión
We had a really wonderful and enjoyable time with Jenny and the rest of the family! We immediately felt at home and were spoiled with Jenny’s delicious food. The family had a very busy week, but we discussed our tasks at the beginning of the week which allowed us to plan our own days!
We also had a great time with their two adorable dogs! We… read more
We also had a great time with their two adorable dogs! We… read more
25 feb 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Famke & Wesley)
Wesley & Femke were absolutely lovely to have around. They came to stay with us when we were crazy busy with our kids' sport commitments and so they had to fend for themselves and they were great! They just got on with stuff, looked after our dogs and alpacas, did heaps of jobs around the house including weeding, mulch spreading, water blasting… read more
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16 dic 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Emely) para el anfitrión
We spend 2 Weeks with Jenny, Pete and the girls on their beautiful property. We were mostly busy with gardening, shed painting and water blasting, but also got to experience a day of alpaca shearing. The latter was an experience we will not forget! We greatly enjoyed our time relaxing on the wooden deck with an amazing view on mount Manganui and… read more
1 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emely)
Hanno and Emily stayed for two weeks helping with gardening – lots of weeding, planting and tree staking, painting, and water blasting. Plus shearing the alpacas!
They approached each task with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Their attention to detail in gardening ensured that our plants are all now thriving and the property looks like it has… read more
They approached each task with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Their attention to detail in gardening ensured that our plants are all now thriving and the property looks like it has… read more
(Excelente
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25 feb 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Shannon & George)
Shannon & George were awesome to have stay. Lovely guests, happy to get stuck in, and to manage themselves. They worked really hard and to an excellent standard. Nailed our to do list for us :)
(Excelente
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24 feb 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Shannon & George) para el anfitrión
We really enjoyed our time at Jenny and Pete’s, we were made to feel so welcome by them, their lovely daughters and adorable dogs. Jenny cooked us some beautiful meals and offered lots of travel recommendations and advice which we were super grateful for.
We loved our work experience here as there was a variety of different tasks to do such as;… read more
We loved our work experience here as there was a variety of different tasks to do such as;… read more
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25 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Famke & Wesley) para el anfitrión
We had a really wonderful and enjoyable time with Jenny and the rest of the family! We immediately felt at home and were spoiled with Jenny’s delicious food. The family had a very busy week, but we discussed our tasks at the beginning of the week which allowed us to plan our own days!
We also had a great time with their two adorable dogs! We… read more
We also had a great time with their two adorable dogs! We… read more
25 feb 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Famke & Wesley)
Wesley & Femke were absolutely lovely to have around. They came to stay with us when we were crazy busy with our kids' sport commitments and so they had to fend for themselves and they were great! They just got on with stuff, looked after our dogs and alpacas, did heaps of jobs around the house including weeding, mulch spreading, water blasting… read more
(Excelente)
16 dic 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Emely) para el anfitrión
We spend 2 Weeks with Jenny, Pete and the girls on their beautiful property. We were mostly busy with gardening, shed painting and water blasting, but also got to experience a day of alpaca shearing. The latter was an experience we will not forget! We greatly enjoyed our time relaxing on the wooden deck with an amazing view on mount Manganui and… read more
1 dic 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emely)
Hanno and Emily stayed for two weeks helping with gardening – lots of weeding, planting and tree staking, painting, and water blasting. Plus shearing the alpacas!
They approached each task with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Their attention to detail in gardening ensured that our plants are all now thriving and the property looks like it has… read more
They approached each task with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. Their attention to detail in gardening ensured that our plants are all now thriving and the property looks like it has… read more
(Excelente)
25 feb 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Shannon & George)
Shannon & George were awesome to have stay. Lovely guests, happy to get stuck in, and to manage themselves. They worked really hard and to an excellent standard. Nailed our to do list for us :)
(Excelente)
24 feb 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Shannon & George) para el anfitrión
We really enjoyed our time at Jenny and Pete’s, we were made to feel so welcome by them, their lovely daughters and adorable dogs. Jenny cooked us some beautiful meals and offered lots of travel recommendations and advice which we were super grateful for.
We loved our work experience here as there was a variety of different tasks to do such as;… read more
We loved our work experience here as there was a variety of different tasks to do such as;… read more
28 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Jake & Hannah) para el anfitrión
Our stay here was the best first workaway experience! The work was super reasonable and varied, and Jenny’s cooking was delicious. We loved taking care of the Alpacas and getting to know the family - we even got the chance to watch the kids’ national surf life saving competition down at the beach! Highly recommend this stay, the property is… read more
27 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jake & Hannah)
Jake and Hannah were lovely, interesting and very helpful. They worked really hard on our shed - undertaking some pretty grim tasks with a smile!! They managed themselves, slotted in to what was actually a very crazy couple of weeks as our kids had heaps of stuff on, and even looked after our property and animals for us whilst we went away for a… read more
(Excelente)
5 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Tristan & Karli) para el anfitrión
It was a real pleasure staying at Jenny and Pete's beautiful home! The work was straightforward and enjoyable, and we had the freedom to manage our own hours which allowed us to catch the surf when it was up, and the good tides for fishing. We also had the opportunity to halter train their youngest alpacas, gaining their trust by feeding them in… read more
4 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tristan & Karli)
It was lovely to have Tristan and Karli stay. They worked so hard - they were machines! Took on some pretty physical tasks too, no problem. Excellent attention to detail and seriously couldn't fault the quality of their work. If you've jobs that need doing well - there are your people! Got stuck in to family life too - we very much enjoyed the… read more
(Excelente)
4 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (James & Rosie)
James & Rosie were awesome! Fun to have around, hard workers and just mucked in. Not scared to give something new a go - halter training and leading alpacas - and were great at it. Also went over and above , doing the washing up and helping out with cooking. We all really enjoyed having them stay and hope that one day you win at Wingspan :)
(Excelente)
1 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (James & Rosie) para el anfitrión
We had a great couple of weeks at Jenny and Pete's place. The work involved halter training the alpacas daily which was so much fun, and the remaining hours spent landscaping the garden and painting on the exterior. Jenny was always very clear on the tasks to be completed and gave us total flexibility over our schedule. We felt very included in… read more
4 sept 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Rebecca) para el anfitrión
My stay with Jenny (and the whole clan) was nothing short of amazing. Right away, I felt included as part of the family and sat down with everyone for dinner each day. They even invited me along to the girls' sports events while I was there.
Jenny was always clear with the jobs for the day and was also really flexible by giving me total control… read more
Jenny was always clear with the jobs for the day and was also really flexible by giving me total control… read more
2 sept 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca was amazing! She fitted right in, dogs loved her, kids loved her, kids' friends loved her...and we loved her! She tackled some pretty gnarly tasks with grit and determination - weeded and removed HUGE flax plants - and filled a skip, painted a playhouse and a bar - and when the weather closed in was happy to clean and bake a few treats.… read more
(Excelente)
20 jun 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (CoralieMayeul1) para el anfitrión
Our stay here with Jenny and all the family were awesome, and we would have stay longer if we hadn't to go to the south.
Working there was really great, plenty of things to do and it was truly challenging and satisfying, we were able to manage the work the way we wanted to, and had a lot of freedom about the all the job part.
The accommodation… read more
Working there was really great, plenty of things to do and it was truly challenging and satisfying, we were able to manage the work the way we wanted to, and had a lot of freedom about the all the job part.
The accommodation… read more
16 jun 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (CoralieMayeul1)
Coco and Mayeul stayed for three weeks and we enjoyed their stay very much. They were so helpful and fitted right in. They did heaps around the house and garden - washed walls, cleaned deck furniture, repotted plants, weeded (a lot of very hardcore weeds!!), cleared flax plants, built a retaining wall, fed the alpacas every day, and played with… read more
(Excelente)
23 mar 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Theo & Tilly) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Jenny & Pete for three weeks helping them on their beautiful alpaca stud. We had the most amazing time with their wonderful family and friends at the same time!
Work was great everyday and we thoroughly enjoyed helping them complete projects such as the retaining wall and compost heap. Our favourite job was of course going to be… read more
Work was great everyday and we thoroughly enjoyed helping them complete projects such as the retaining wall and compost heap. Our favourite job was of course going to be… read more
12 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Katherine & Thomas) para el anfitrión
We had an absolutely splendid time at Jenny and Pete’s. Welcoming and friendly with lovely food and Cora and Ivy were brilliant fun to talk to and watch Ninja Warrior with. We had a brilliant stay and thank you so much for having us!
10 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katherine & Thomas)
Katherine and Thomas were a delight to host - funny, easy going and very hard working. They just got on and did stuff with very little instruction :) Our kids and dogs all loved them too. Highly recommend them.
(Excelente)
10 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lynn)
Lynn was lovely to have stay - fitted into our chaotic family life no worries. Loved the dogs, played with the kids and did heaps of work around the place. Highly recommend Lynn!
(Excelente)
23 mar 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Hanna & Joanna) para el anfitrión
It has been a wonderful experience to stay with Jenny and Pete! They are very hospitable, friendly, helpful and nice. Children are funny and very sociable, it's always fun with them :)
The house is modern, comfortable and the landscape around the house is amazing!
We did either some painting and taking care of alpacas what we really enjoyed!… read more
The house is modern, comfortable and the landscape around the house is amazing!
We did either some painting and taking care of alpacas what we really enjoyed!… read more
6 mar 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hanna & Joanna)
Hanna and Joanna were lovely guests and we really enjoyed their stay. They were delightful company, hard working, great with the kids and animals - and they treated us to Polish dumplings! Highly recommend them.
(Excelente)
19 mar 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anthony & Laura)
Laura and Anthony were awesome to have stay. Friendly, easy going and hard working - plus they self-managed! We just gave them our list and they did it...painting with quite a bit of prep - both interior and exterior, weeding and helping out with the alpacas and walking the dogs. Oh and entertaining the kids - although the kids are adamant that… read more
(Excelente)
19 mar 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Anthony & Laura) para el anfitrión
We had a great time staying with Jenny and Pete! While we mostly painted their beautiful house, they were also keen to involve us in alpaca activities as much as they could! Seeing multiple alpaca babies born and taking their first steps was an amazing experience we’ll never forget! Their family is incredibly inviting, and it didn’t take long to… read more
1 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Tessa) para el anfitrión
I stayed for about 10 days with Jenny, Pete, their two daughters and all the animals on their beautiful property and loved it! I felt immediately welcomed in their home, the entire family was incredibly kind and generous and a pleasure to be around. The work was interesting and varied, more than fair, the food delicious and the room beautiful.… read more
30 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tessa)
Tessa was a lovely addition to our motley crew for a couple of weeks. She fit in easily, our daughters and dogs loved her. Even one of our grumpy cats took a shine to her. She did whatever we asked of her and self-managed. Best of all she got totally hands on during our shearing day and wasn't phased by all the different bodily liquids you have to… read more
(Excelente)
31 ago 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (David & Elizabeth) para el anfitrión
Words are hard to find to describe this... but perfect mostly sums it up. If you are looking at this and have thought about doing a workaway here, hesitate no more. This was our first workaway experience and I already want to do it again!
Jenny was an absolutely wonderful host in all aspects. Kind, funny, appreciative and caring. She helped us… read more
Jenny was an absolutely wonderful host in all aspects. Kind, funny, appreciative and caring. She helped us… read more
30 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (David & Elizabeth)
David and Liz were legends! They worked come rain or shine landscaping and digging and more. Liz painted the shed, David dug in posts and put edging up along the edge of the drive and they both weeded, fertilised and mulched a whole load of trees for a shelter belt. They also bonded with our newly weaned alpacas and looked after all our dogs, cats… read more
(Excelente)
14 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marie & Clément )
Clement and Marie stayed with us for two weeks and it was an absolute pleasure. They worked hard, self-managed and were a delight to have stay in the house. We would definitely recommend them. They will be missed :)
(Excelente)
22 jul 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Katie)
Katie was awesome! She was really easy-going, hardworking and helpful - beyond the work that she came to do. She helped in the kitchen, with the kids and kept the dogs amused. When I had a sick daughter, she even stepped up to mind her whilst I took the other one to after school activities. Definitely above and beyond!
As for the work Katie did on… read more
As for the work Katie did on… read more
(Excelente)
21 jul 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Katie) para el anfitrión
I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to spend two weeks with such a great family!! They were so welcoming and friendly and I really enjoyed their company. The work was enjoyable and varied, food was fantastic and the girls were great bakers - thanks again for all of the treats! :blush:
Their place is perfect for animal lovers as they have… read more
Their place is perfect for animal lovers as they have… read more
6 oct 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mathilde & Thibault)
Mathilde and Tibault were wonderful guests. They fitted in perfectly and we all enjoyed their company very much. The weather was shocking whilst they were here but they managed to do heaps of work outside in between the showers - and completely painted our downstairs bathroom when it got too horrible outside. They also pitched in with daily jobs… read more
(Excelente)
5 oct 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Mathilde & Thibault) para el anfitrión
We really enjoyed our stay at Pete's and Jenny's house! :) From the moment we arrived they were welcoming and really friendly to us. Their 2 daughters are just so funny and adorable and we loved playing board games with them or babysiting them. The bedroom and bathroom were great, so was the food. The job we had to do was clipping a net on fences… read more
25 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Luca & Carlota) para el anfitrión
The stay with family was our first workaway experience... and we couldn't have found a better place for that!
We felt very much at home from the moment we arrived, Jenny is such a lovely lady and Peter has a great sense of humor, they were incredibly welcoming and we loved hearing about their travel experiences and anecdotes.
Their girls are… read more
We felt very much at home from the moment we arrived, Jenny is such a lovely lady and Peter has a great sense of humor, they were incredibly welcoming and we loved hearing about their travel experiences and anecdotes.
Their girls are… read more
15 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luca & Carlota)
Carlotta and Luca helped out on our alpaca farm for two weeks whilst I was away in the UK. They lent my husband a hand with lots of different jobs including gardening, looking after the animals, DIY and cooking dinner for him and the kids. He really appreciated their help and said that they were very self sufficient as he was often to busy to… read more
(Excelente)
26 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lawrence & Yasmin)
Lawrence and Yasmin were our first experience with volunteers and we now love the concept. Lawrence and Yasmin were great company and fitted in with our chaotic schedule - dogs, cats and kids loved them. Plus they were hard working, self-motivated, and totally driven to finish our list! They were also incredibly tidy around the house. We have… read more
(Excelente)
26 jun 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Lawrence & Yasmin) para el anfitrión
We stayed for two weeks and had a brilliant time with Jenny & Pete on their alpaca stud. The girls, Cora and Ivy, are great fun and a joy to spend time with. Food provided was excellent and the work was varied and interesting; landscape gardening, general maintenance, painting, feeding the alpaca and entertaining the kids. Accommodation was… read more
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