Whangarei Heads

Come, stay and help at our place, a lifestyle property with countryside view, just 5-10min from Whangarei Heads beaches and tracks. The village is also 10min walk with a convenient store, a cafe, a gym! but not so much happen here.

We are surrounded by our neighbour's cows, sheep and lot of birds.

Our big long term project is to turn our place to a self sufficient home but we are just at the beginning of the project. We try to do most of the things ourselves, so it is a lot of learning... and fun!
We would love to host people to share skills, cultures and have fun after work.

We are a young family, Agathe, Clement and little Basile. We are French and have been in New Zealand since 2019, loving coastal-rural Whangarei Heads area. During the week we usually start our day around 6:30am, drop our son at daycare at 8am, work from home with a lunchbreak, pick up our son at daycare at 5pm then have dinner around 6pm (yeah... so early) and the little one goes to bed at 7:30pm (not for adults ;)). It does sound like a routine but we hope that having a guest will break that, we are not afraid of change ! The weekend program is more weather dependant: beach walks, kayaking, DIY projects and other fun activities. Our passion is scuba diving but we also like hiking, climbing, sailing... we are outdoor people but also like tucking inside and playing board games on rainy days.

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Reviews

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

5

I spent one month with Agathe and little Basile, and it was a truly nourishing experience. Most of my tasks were outdoors, and I learnt about composting, gardening, and planting. The food we cooked together for dinner was always healthy and delicious. I had my own room and bathroom, which made the stay comfortable and private. The breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from the room were magical. Agathe is a kind and generous host, and Basile is a joy to be around. I would recommend this experience to anyone seeking meaningful cultural exchange and sustainable living. Thanks again for hosting me!😊

14 days ago

United States

5

I was with agathe and clement (and little basile) for a month and it was wonderful! Very nice room to stay in with personal bathroom, and the couple is very nice. I did a lot of outside work, building gardens and some landscaping, occasionally feeding the pet cows. Their house is also close to the town square maybe 5 minute walk. Sometimes I cooked sometimes they did but we always had dinner together and all in all it was a relaxing experience.

4 months ago

United States

5

I had a great experience staying here! I'm very grateful for the opportunity to help out and contribute where I could. This was my first time using the platform, and I'm glad it was such a positive introduction. The hosts were welcoming, accommodating, and offered great recommendations when I asked about the local area. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

5 months ago

United States

5

Being welcomed by Clement and Agathe was a truly unforgettable experience. Everything is just as they mentioned in their description: a few hours of work around the house to enjoy sitting at the table with them for each meal. They have opened their home with never-ending kindness, and my time with them flew by! I would recommend the experience to anyone willing to be flexible and wants to take a look at a rural New Zealand lifestyle from an immigrant family.

6 months ago

Germany

5

I had a really good experience staying with this lovely family! They made me feel welcome from the beginning, and I really enjoyed helping out with various tasks. Their cooking was delicious, and it was always nice to share meals together. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, and their little son was absolutely adorable, the little monster always brought some joy and energy into the day. I’m very grateful for the time I spent there and would definitely recommend staying with them!

7 months ago


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