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Off-the-grid lifestyle close to Charleston, New Zealand

Nova Zelândia
Última atividade : 7 nov. 2025

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Don. I have a farm situated near national parks and beaches. Close to white water rafting, jet boating, fishing, seal colonies etc . I enjoy fishing and sailing. Gay friendly environment . The farm is run as non profit and is self sufficient in its power being solar electric as well as the hot water vacuum tubes. I can teach you about solar systems as well as organic principals of farming sustainably . I planted a lot of trees 40 years ago that I harvest for timber and firewood . Most of the work I would like help with is in the extensive orchard areas and firewood . There are also tracks to maintain one of which is the historic miners track that leads to a man made dam at the rear of the property , this track is used by cavers and school groups .
The farm boarders the Paparoa National park and is only minutes walk to beaches and a short way to the fantastic Nile Valley caves . Some really nice walks around the area. If you agree to arrive on a certain day please let me know if you cannot make it . Or if you changed plans as I would normally get provisions in for you . The farm supports the struggle of the Palestinian's and we are unlikely to approve any zionists on the property . The farm is very close to Charleston on the Coastal highway 6. not as shown on the map on this site .
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Interesses
Tecnologia
LGBTQ
Sustentabilidade
Mascotes
Cultura
Autodesenvolvimento
Filmes e TV
Fazenda
Cuidar de plantas
História
Fotografia
Jardinagem
Arquitetura
Naturaleza
Camping
Velejar/navegar
Praia
Atividades ao ar livre
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
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Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
A different off the grid lifestyle . All solar here . , Extensive gardens where you can learn about organics and sustainable way of life . I enjoy hearing of your lifestyle in your country , You can learn how solar setup works and how to get the best from it
Ajuda
There is a lot of development to be done here so if you would like to help and share time with us you are welcome. Help with pruning trees and general farm help. Also maintenance on buildings etc . It is great to have a spell from cooking so if you can cook thats a bonus . The farm is not a commercial operation and is run as non profit I have had major heart and lung surgery so cannot do a lot around the property that involves lifting etc but I like to work alongside helpers here . I look forward to meeting traveler's from all walks of life
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Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
I used to teach English in Asia for a few years
Acomodação
Spare rooms and sleep out
Algo mais...
The farm boarders the Paparoa National park , Lovely walks and great beaches only a few minutes away . The farm is 80% native bush
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- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
I have a spare room for traveler's and we cook evening meals together .
Espaço para estacionar campervans
There is ample parking for cars and camper vans
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2
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Syd
2 x boarder collies

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30 jun. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zeki & Emma) para o anfitrião

Staying with Don was an amazing experience. It was incredible seeing the life he has built for himself, completely off grid and with mostly homegrown food. It was also a great learning experience for both of us in carpentry and DIY skills, as well as lovely to hear all his stories of west coast New Zealand and travels in Asia!

On top of this the… read more

(Excelente )

19 jun. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zeki & Emma)

Zeki & Emma were very helpful and a pleasure to host here . It was great to have help with the things I could not manage so Thank you both . And also some lovely meals cooked .

(Excelente )

30 mai. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sam)

Sam was a great help here on all the various projects around the property . He is cheerful and a pleasure to have around I will miss his help here .

(Excelente )

30 mai. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sam) para o anfitrião

Don the host was a delight to work for I stayed for 4 weeks and enjoyed every bit of it, the surrounding were so beautiful, the beaches, mountain surrounds and rivers. my friend came to stay for a time too and saw the surrounding tourist spots like Punakaiki pancake rock.
Dons dogs are great to hang around a lot of energy throwing sticks that… read more

(Excelente )

21 fev. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Guillaume) para o anfitrião

Great 10 days at Don's. The work consiste mainly in weeding and tidying, and I was happy to cook for Don and the other helpers ! He has many projects on the go and will adapt to your skills and experience. Thank you :)

(Excelente )

15 fev. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Guillaume)

Guillaume was a pleasure to host here , very helpful and fantastic cook , Highly recommend to other hosts . Very pleasant personality great worker . Thank you

(Excelente )

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30 jun. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zeki & Emma) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

19 jun. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zeki & Emma)

Zeki & Emma were very helpful and a pleasure to host here . It was great to have help with the things I could not manage so Thank you both . And also some lovely meals cooked .

(Excelente)

30 mai. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sam)

Sam was a great help here on all the various projects around the property . He is cheerful and a pleasure to have around I will miss his help here .

(Excelente)

30 mai. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sam) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

21 fev. 2025

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Guillaume) para o anfitrião

(Excelente)

15 fev. 2025

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Guillaume)

Guillaume was a pleasure to host here , very helpful and fantastic cook , Highly recommend to other hosts . Very pleasant personality great worker . Thank you

(Excelente)

7 set. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane) para o anfitrião

Thanks to Don for the two weeks we spent with him. It was a lovely stay. We enjoyed helping with the painting and loved the evening ice cream desserts ! A great Workaway experience, thanks again. We recommend.

(Excelente)

26 ago. 2024

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Titouan & Morgane)

Titouan & Morgane helped out here with the projects I had going , Painting and also cooking lovely meals . the work was done to a high standard and I apprecated all the help as I had back injury and couldn't do much they stepped up and were amazing . Highly recommend them if you have the opportunity to host them .. Thank you both

(Excelente)

17 mar. 2024

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Max24NZ) para o anfitrião

Despite the relatively last-minute request, Don accepted us without hesitation. We spent 7 wonderful days on his farm together with two other travelers. We helped with weeding and planting new plants and took on small tasks around the house. Basically everything was done as a team so it didn't feel like work at all. Many thanks for everything.

(Excelente)

11 dez. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph) para o anfitrião

We enjoyed our time with Don. We stayed 10 days and help him around his gorgeous garden. We removed trees, planted bamboos and clean/painted his caravan. It was really interesting to talk with him (he has a lot of story) and we enjoyed walking and observing the landscape with him. He always took the time to teach us things about his garden and… read more

(Excelente)

6 dez. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lucie & Joseph)

Lucie And Joseph stayed on the farm for about 2 weeks and were very helpful with the many projects . A pleasure to have around and enjoyed their company .
Thanks

(Excelente)

12 set. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pete)

Pete was a great help here and a joy to host . He is a good cook and I enjoyed his company and apprecated all the help he willingly gave . Thank You Pete

(Excelente)

10 set. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pete) para o anfitrião

I had a wonderful one month stay at Don's house. Don is a really warm and welcoming person, I felt right at home. Dons Dog Sidney is lovely aswell.
While we were there, we extended his carport and built a chicken pin, split wood etc. and learnt lots of new things from Don.
Thank you so much for your hospitality!

(Excelente)

26 ago. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Klervi & Maxime) para o anfitrião

We stayed with Don for 1 week mid August. We were with 2 other volunteers and while we were there we helped Don build a new chicken house. All this work was done with 2nd hand materials which felt nice and he had all the necessary tools. Don is a grateful person and we really appreciated his attitude whilst learning from him. He has a lot of… read more

(Excelente)

21 ago. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Klervi & Maxime)

It was a pleasure to host you both and thank you for your help in all the tasks . It was very nice to taste your cooking and great to have the pleasure of your company

(Excelente)

15 abr. 2023

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Felix) para o anfitrião

I spent 5 weeks with Don and Sidney and this time was just beautiful. Don is such a nice and warm person and I felt at home right from the start. It was a very nice stay that I will remember for a long time.

(Excelente)

15 abr. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Felix)

Felix was a great person to have around , very helpful and lovely energy . also a very good cook .

(Excelente)

9 abr. 2023

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Matti)

Matti was a pleasure to have here , very helpful and great skills . Thank you Matti

(Excelente)

28 fev. 2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Joris & Tim)

Tim was very helpful around the farm doing all the little jobs thatI have put off , he is very pleasant and a joy to have around

(Excelente)

28 fev. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Joris & Tim) para o anfitrião

Don is a great host: very welcoming and easy going. I felt pretty much at home. The work was not too interesting but also not hard at all. I had a great time!

(Excelente)

8 jan. 2019

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sean)

Excellent cook and a great help around the place . pleasant to have around and I'm grateful for the help

(Excelente)

7 jan. 2019

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sean) para o anfitrião

I stayed with Don for 2 weeks and it was a really nice experience. Don is very easygoing and very chill. Thanks for bringing me to see the seals and glowworm! You would enjoy this place if you like to be away from the busy life and relax for some time.

(Excelente)

18 set. 2018

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daniel)

Agreed to show up on Saturday , No phone call no email no show . Very disappointing

(O Workawayer cancelou de última hora / ausente)

26 abr. 2017

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lena & Guillaume) para o anfitrião

Thanks Don for you welcoming ! And for the help to find a car.
See u
Léna and Guillaume

(Muito Bom)

22 abr. 2016

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Stanley) para o anfitrião

I had a fantastic time staying and helping out Don on the farm. Don was a brilliant host and really easy to get on with. Thank you Don and all the best for the future.

(Excelente)

6 mar. 2016

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Peter)

Peter was a pleasure to have here , Very hard working and pleasant to be around . Made my life so much easier as he took care of things that needed doing . Highly recommend Peter

(Excelente)

7 out. 2015

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lukas & Anton)

Lukas and Anton were a great help here and were willing helpers around the house and gardens.

(Excelente)

16 jan. 2014

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Magnus)

Thank you for your help here and I hope you have a fantastic time in NZ

(Muito Bom)

16 jan. 2014

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Magnus) para o anfitrião

Hey Don, thanks for sharing your lifestyle with me! Was great, i really enjoyed the time on your huge farm! Im still fascinated about the magical spot as the glowworms! Wish you just the best for your health and heaps of new guest :)

(Bom)

18 abr. 2012

Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Aritz & Alexis)

Thanks guys, Great meeting you and fantastic help

(Muito Bom)

18 abr. 2012

Deixado pelo Workawayer (Aritz & Alexis) para o anfitrião

We spent a couple of days with Don helping him painting. It was nice to go walking with him to meet the glomworms and chating with him about his trips in asia. Thank you

(Bom)

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