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Experience rural life in Matakanui, New Zealand

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  2026 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 1 semana

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Detalhes

  • Descrição

    Descrição

    We would like to hear from you if you are travelling through Central Otago and want to experience a stay well away from the tourist towns. On the 45th Parallel, at the base of the Dunstan Mountains is the remains of a tiny town from the gold rush days. Just a few properties remain, and help needed with a range of restoration jobs - mainly painting and mud brick repair. Also, so many tasks associated with running rural properties including animal care and lots of great dogs to walk in the most fabulous countryside.

    Pippa is the primary host. Having hosted 100s of volunteers successfully, through various platforms at our previous property, I know how to make sure that people get matched to tasks they are keen to engage with and that suits the level of challenge you want. I love to welcome travelers to join in our projects and value the variety of skills and enthusiasm you bring.

    We have moved here to enjoy the very simple life, big skies, high country, ultra fresh air and access to so many isolated walking destinations. Accommodation is a sleepout and suits those who want to park their van and expand their space for a while. As we evolve this project there will other options including a full house/pet sit through Christmas time.
    If you have an interest in the history of Central Otago from gold mining days and original settlers there are numerous places to visit in the area- Ophir, St Bathans, Naseby. Also, if hiking is your thing we can direct you to DOC Conservation areas that are easy drive from here.

    Above all you need to be prepared to try your hand at outdoor practical tasks and have a genuine interest in animal care. Animals to interact with include dogs, sheep, deer, goats, horses and hand reared pet wild possum and rabbit. This is a genuine country experience; luxuries are few, but it will be unforgettable and a reset from modern world. Wi-Fi available, food for all tastes (including vegan) endeavored to be provided and there is Cafe, 4Square Supermarket and Hotel within 15min.

    Please tell us what you are interested in, your skills and how you are travelling. No public transport here.

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Ajuda em projetos ambientais
    Jardinagem geral
    Projetos DIY criativos
    Cuidar de animais
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Manutenção geral
    Cuidar de casas e pets
  • Interesses

    Interesses

    Filmes e TV
    Autodesenvolvimento
    Vida na estrada
    Vegetariano/vegano
    Tecnologia
    Sustentabilidade
    Mascotes
    Fazenda
    História
    Culinária e comida
    Arquitetura
    Animais
    Camping
    Naturaleza
    Montanhas
    Atividades ao ar livre
    Caminhada
    Ciclismo
  • Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

    Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

    Objetivos da ONU
    Erradicar a pobreza
    Erradicar a fome
    Saúde de qualidade
    Educação de qualidade
    Igualdade de género
    Água potável e saneamento
    Energias renováveis e acessíveis
    Trabalho digno e crescimento económico
    Indústria, inovação e infraestruturas
    Reduzir as desigualdades
    Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis
    Produção e consumo sustentáveis
    Ação climática
    Proteger a vida marinha
    Proteger a vida terrestre
    Paz, justiça et instituições eficazes
    Parcerias para a implementação dos objetivos
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    This is a village with some New Zealanders who prefer to live close to the land and animals. We all have different backgrounds from farming, trades , nursing to science. We expect to help alongside volunteers on tasks and share our skills so you learn a new skill - from animal care, painting, mud brick repair, paddock care, firewood, dog walking.

    We enjoy sharing the heritage here and can direct you to many walks and attractions in the area for days off.

    You can expect a lot of discussion about our lifestyles and projects and we have an interest in your goals for your travel experience. Also very comfortable if you want to have space and solitary activities. Its peaceful and suits independent people who appreciate the NZ back country life.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    Need help with animals, gardens and household chores. Sometimes outdoors projects on the property or DIY projects inside. Please say if you have some specific practical skills.

    Nothing too difficult but need people with initiative, maturity and who like being outdoors.
    You will be doing tasks independently most of the time while we are at work so you need to be able to self-manage and be happy in own company and with other volunteers.

    We like people to be here only if they understand that our project is mainly about giving these animals a good life and also fixing up and maintaining this very old home and large garden.

  • Idiomas

    Inglês: Fluente

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    There is a range of options - sleepout with bunks, cottages and rooms in houses. Depends who else is staying, whether its a housesit or outside work.

    Some fun outside facilities for those in Vans who want to park up and have more of a camp type experience.

    3 Meals a day provided

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Pode hospedar nômades digitais

    Starlink Wi-Fi available

  • Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Yes, plenty of space for all size campervans

  • Pode aceitar animais

    Pode aceitar animais

    Possibly dogs

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Mais de 2

  • Meus animais / animais de estimação

    Meus animais / animais de estimação

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 311878955134

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