Experience a rural Workaway in the countryside near Wellsford, New Zealand

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  Description

  This exchange would be great for a couple, friends or solo travelers. We look forward to the opportunity to host and share our home. We are living rurally near Wellsford on 2 acres of want to be beautiful gardens - it's an ongoing job ! The homestead has a serene atmosphere with a country view and some cows in the neighbours field - a great space for people looking for some relaxed quiet time and to find out abouttge arqa. We have a new addition to the family - Jax the dog - he is a friendly little boy who enjoys company .

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Our visitors will learn about nz country life and horticulture - we grow our own vegetables.
  it's a great space for anyone into meditation or yoga, and we are not far from a sea inlet for those who like fishing.
  If visitors have their own transport, there is a surf beach about 30 minutes away. It's an interesting area to explore.
  I'm a traditional cook and enjoy tasty food but am open to new things.
  My family descend from fletcher christian of mutiny on the bounty - I'm 5th generation and have an interest in my heritage - sometimes cooking traditional foods and visiting Norfolk island when i can.
  I'm a very sociable person and enjoy learning about other people's lives and cultures.
  i do a lot of crafts and I'm happy if anyone would like to do some with me.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We have 2 acres of park like grounds which need ongoing weeding and care. We have organic vegetable gardens which I maintain and use the produce in meals.
  There may be some light maintenance around the house and grounds.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Large bedroom with double bed which offers privacy as it in a separate part of the house. If necessary there is a separate room as well. There are shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. My friends say it's a lovely quiet and restful space and they enjoy the country views from the veranda.

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  Autres infos...

  buses to Wellsford which is about 8 km away and I'd be happy to take people to the stop
  Port albert is 4 km away
  we also have a beach house at Tinopai on the Kaipara which we visit fairy regularly
  we have a cat and a friendly dog.
  there is a lot to explore in the area

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  a small vehicle can be parked up but power would have to be arranged - we haven't had hook up before

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week