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We have space from the end of January 25 onwards for volunteers now.
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We are husband and wife couple, Jane and Kelly. We live on the banks of the Whanganui River, surrounded by the Whanganui National Park, however the only access to our property is via boat or, the more popular option, by aerial cable car. We live here full time on a small lifestyle block and also have some tourist accommodation on the same property. Our whole place is unique in that it is all built from reclaimed or locally sourced materials and therefore is rustic and quirky!
We are located 45km from Whanganui township with road access to the cable way via a beautiful scenic 45 min drive.
We are off-grid for everything (although we do have mains electricity as a back up for our 16 solar panels) and have no cell phone access although we do have internet available.
We have large gardens and orchards and, whilst not currently certified organic, we work on organic and permaculture principles and recycle/reuse as much as possible. We have chickens, a few sheep and a cat to look after but there is a lot of wildlife around including goats, deer, ruru and kiwi. We run a pest control programme to try and keep possum and stoat numbers down and protect our local birds.
We do not ask volunteers to help with any business activities involving guests but rather to assist us with maintenance and garden projects. In return we try to offer a true cultural exchange - our lifestyle is a little different even for NZ, given our location and sustainable approach. We are both artists and may be able to offer the chance to learn to bone carve, stone sculpt, wet and needle felting, or soap making if volunteers are interested and time permits.
Our location offers an ideal base to explore the Whanganui river by canoe or jet boat and we can recommend a number of local day tramps.
This is a magical place, and provides an opportunity to experience unspoilt NZ at its best.
(Please note our whole property is non-smoking/vaping)Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
In exchange for your help we offer the chance to experience life in an unspoiled part of New Zealand, the opportunity to learn about sustainable living and working in harmony with nature in a truly special place.
We are also both artists and volunteers often have the chance to learn bone carving, felting, soap making or other crafts if interested. There may also be the chance to participate in some canoeing.
Kelly has lived in the Taranaki/Whanganui area all his life and is keen to share the history /culture of the area and the river with those who show an interest.
Jane has an interest in languages and the cuisine of other cultures. We both speak some Te Reo (Maori language) and are happy to share this with you.Aide
We would be looking for practical and motivated people, used to rural living. You will need a mature approach and be able to take initiative to join in with all aspects of our daily lives. (We have found that couples over 25 yrs fit with our lifestyle and location best).
In the summer tasks would involve helping with gardening, fruit picking and preserving, pest control and grounds maintenance. In the winter we use the quieter months for renovation, maintenance and development projects.
Hours are negotiable and again may vary according to the time of year and project on hand.However we generally expect 5 hours per day on the days you are helping with the flexibility to take days off to explore locally.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER
*️Due to the rural location own transport is preferred as this will also enable you to explore the local area during time off.
*️We cannot accommodate special diets (other than vegetarian) due to distance from shops/costs/time constraints.
*️Our whole property is non-smoking/vapingLangues
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Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Jane speaks a little French and is always keen to learn about another languages. Prior to Covid she was learning Indonesian. Kelly and Jane both also speak a little Te Reo (the Maori language)Hébergement
Accommodation for volunteers will depend on the time of year and may vary from glamping to a self contained studio.
It will always be clean and tidy with good food provided. We prefer to eat as a 'family' however there may be the occasional day we provide food and ask you to cook for yourself. We love trying different foods and would welcome a 'cultural food exchange' if you are interested in cooking.Autres infos...
We are situated on the edge of the Whanganui National Park so there are plenty of opportunities for walking in the area. We also have local companies who provide jet boating and canoeing which is a great way to explore the river.
A drive up our river rd takes you through a number of historic settlements worth exploring and it is only 1 hour to the Tongariro National Park (for access to skiing in winter or the Tongariro Crossing in warmer months) or, in the opposite direction, the township of Whanganui with its vibrant arts community and cafe culture.
If you do not have your own transport a ride on the local Mail bus is a great way to reach us or to explore the area.Informations complémentaires
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Every task we were set was acheivable and varied - we always felt like we'd… read more
Work mainly consisted of taking care of the huge garden and orchard. Kelly gave us a large variety of job that the typical Workaway does not provide such at hauling firewood with the ATV and a trailer, trimming weeds and ferns under avocado trees with a… read more
Our location and lifestyle are just about as far removed from his normal life in Singapore as you can get, however this was the point of the stay!
We found Bryan to be very keen to learn new, practical skills - from assisting with building a BBQ shelter to learning to drive our quad bike - he… read more
1) Accommodations - You get a cute little cabin to yourself, with lights powered by solar panels, with warm thick cosy blankets to warm you up at… read more
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Every task we were set was acheivable and varied - we always felt like we'd… read more
Work mainly consisted of taking care of the huge garden and orchard. Kelly gave us a large variety of job that the typical Workaway does not provide such at hauling firewood with the ATV and a trailer, trimming weeds and ferns under avocado trees with a… read more
Our location and lifestyle are just about as far removed from his normal life in Singapore as you can get, however this was the point of the stay!
We found Bryan to be very keen to learn new, practical skills - from assisting with building a BBQ shelter to learning to drive our quad bike - he… read more
1) Accommodations - You get a cute little cabin to yourself, with lights powered by solar panels, with warm thick cosy blankets to warm you up at… read more
We regret that we had to continue our journey, it was too sad to leave them because even if we barely know each other, we immediately felt welcome and confortable. They are always smiling, creating something with what they collect in the nature and you can speak about everything… read more
During my time there I completed jobs such as painting, gardening, tiling and… read more
They helped us with a car issue, planning a 4 day river canoe trip, gave us suggestions of places to visit, and the work was always enjoyable.
100% would go back again either to work or as a… read more
During his time with us he undertook a number of everyday tasks such as lawn mowing and tidying up the workshop. Clemens was most helpful to Kelly in finishing the construction on some new accommodation we were building for our Workaway volunteers. We found he worked best under supervision and… read more
They offered us transport from the town of Whanganui to their magical place on the banks of the Whanganui river. The journey itself was filled with breathtaking views of the river valley and sorrounding hills. Then a sturdy fox took us across the water, to a farmland with colorful, whimsical… read more
Whilst we did not get started on the tiny house project we were hoping to complete with him (due to weather and other demands on our time), Bill was very helpful in getting a number of small projects finished off.
During his time with us Bill undertook house painting work, helped clean up our orchard… read more
She was a pleasure to have around and showed a willingness to give everything a go. During her time with us she helped clear wood after tree pruning, weeding, cleaned windows, helped with a small building project, painted some house trim and refreshed a wooden bench with sanding and… read more
The accomodation was the best ever with open toilet and… read more
They assisted with a variety of tasks, ranging from spring cleaning to gardening and track maintenance to painting and assisting with simple building/repair projects. They worked well both individually and with another couple of volunteers who were also with us at the same time.… read more
These two "Global Hobos" stayed with us for three weeks in January 18. They were willing to muck in with anything we had going on and helped with lawn mowing, general gardening and cooking for all of us. They also helped with specific projects such as varnishing a wooden floor,… read more