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Update: 31 August 2020:
It’s spring tomorrow and although COVID-19 is still having a major effect on things, our orchard still provides a refuge for many displaced travellers. Right now, we are pretty full up again, but for Workawayers looking to pass this way later in the year, or early next year, we could offer you a place. The plum trees are blossoming again, so come January we will definitely be looking for plum pickers.
8 July 2020.
I am unable to accept any more Workawayers right at the moment, as my house is pretty full. Maybe August will be a bit freer, so don’t hesitate to enquire if you are stuck for a place to stay. I know there are still 100’s of stranded COVID refugees all around the country!
18 April 2020
Note: When the COVID-19 Level 4 Lockdown is over, maybe by the last week in April, if there are Workawayers needing a place to stay, I am happy to accommodate up to six people at any one time, especially travellers who have nowhere else to go. I have a house with 4 bedrooms and a spare room, so no shortage of space. Please enquire.
March 2020: COVID-19 has changed everything.
We had an exceptional plum harvest this year, and huge thanks to a Jesper & Stine from Denmark, Lenita from Canada and Amelie from Germany for their enthusiasm and help over three weeks in January. We had a ball, both at the orchard, and at the markets. 😀
There was much orchard maintenance done in February & March. Thanks to the Workawayers who came along to help! Frauke, Oliver, Casey, Joe, Lisa, Ana, Ivar, Elli and Alma, plus returning workers Jesper and Stine. You were all great! Thank you so much.
The COVID-19 lockdown resulted in six Workawayers staying put on the orchard. Thank you Kiana, Linnea, Aaron, Marie, Andries & Sinead for looking after our place and doing more wwoofing than ever! And then we had Blanche, Bobby & Rachel, and Soph and Luca and Élénore & Manon. Thank you all!
Happy 2020! It can only get better. Stay safe!
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My wife Brenda and I own a 1.2ha (3 acre) orchard situated between Levin and Otaki, about one hour by car north of Wellington, on State Highway 1. There is a house on site, where helpers can stay. Our permanent home is in Wellington.
Our main crop is plums, which ripen over a three week period in January. This crop is sufficiently large to require 2-3 helpers during this time. We need help with picking, usually from Thursday to Saturday.
My wife and I are in our 70's, and have over the past 20 years hosted numerous exchange students, travellers and volunteers from all around the world. We particularly love hosting young German helpers, as our younger daughter lives in Hamburg, and is married with two children. Our elder daughter lives near us in Wellington, and is married with three young children.
At other times of the year, we can use helpers for various activities, including pruning, weeding and orchard maintenance.
There is no public transport at the orchard itself, but I am able to meet and greet at the Intercity bus stop near to the orchard. If coming from the South Island, I can meet you at the ferry terminal in Wellington.
We look forward to meeting willing Workawayers.
Roger and Brenda
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Aide dans une ferme
Entretien général
You will meet some real "Kiwis". (The people, not the bird or the fruit!) My wife and I have had a lot of experience hosting people from Europe, Asia and the Americas. We can relate to their needs, and also provide a real Kiwi experience that is not available from just backpacking or being a tourist. There are two beaches nearby (Waikawa Beach and Otaki Beach) suitable for swimming and surfing, and beachcombing, during the summer months (December to March.)
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Picking plums (January only), weeding, tree trimming, general orchard maintenance.
Anglais: Courant
House at the orchard with own bedroom, if required. We also have space for tents, and campervans. Meals provided while volunteering.
There are bush walks a short drive away. We have two bicycles available for Workawayers to use, and it’s a flat road to a beach. As I mentioned above, no public transport. There is no wi-fi available at the orchard.
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Plus de 2
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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