Help to preserve Subtropical Paradise & enjoy Bay of 144 Islands

Help a sustainable project: 5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Tasks incl. mostly garden, home & handyman's creative work. Sometime help with children. Approx. 4h. a day, depending on type of work. In your free time: Mountain Bikes, Kayaks available and plenty of adventures for you to enjoy beach, rivers, waterfalls and islands! Explore the birthplace of NZL, History of our Nation. It all started here! General rules include no smoking, respect to each other and to the precious environment around us ...

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 32 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing English
4 Developing environmental awareness
3 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 3. Good health and well-being
4 15. Life on land

Elsa

Sweden

If you want peaceful time in nature, doing basic gardening and connecting with locals, then this is the place for you. We went on a lot of northland adventures and then there's always beautiful Paihia just a walk/bike ride away. I recommend sunrise swims and exploring as much of the area as possible with bike, kayak or on foot. Jillian and Stefan are good people who will make you feel right at home. Thanks x E

4 months ago

Stefan replied

Thank you Elsa, your contribution to our " Piece of Paradise" was amazing. All the best on your next adventures. Still, there is nothing like a morning swim at Sunrise, in the Bay of 144 Islands...

Helen

Germany

Stefan and Jillian were truly wonderful. They tried to make everything happen for me that a tourist could do around here. I might even have seen more than the locals around here. Working hours were less than expected and punctuated by nice talks about all kinds of stuff over a cup of tea. Stefan also made sure that work was fun and do-able. Thanks Stefan and Jillian for giving me a temporary home away from home :)

6 months ago

Daniel

Czech Republic

Stefan and Jillian are very nice people, always helpful and try to make you feel at home. They also took me to many places, introduced me to many locals, and showed me real New Zealand life. The work itself was not difficult, and Stefan always tried to adjust it to my interests and skills. On top of that, he is also a passionate photographer, so I have many photos as memories of my stay. I had a really great time there. Thank you so much, Stefan and Jillian.

7 months ago

Stefan replied

We also did have amazing time with Daniel. Daniel is very likable among our friends, family... On many occasions people ask about Daniel, wishing him happy travels. We hope to keep in touch with Daniel... Thanks for all your help.

혜정

South Korea

I had a priceless experience during staying with Stefan and Jillian! They are really nice and warm-hearted people.. Working was not hard and I always enjoyed working with Stefan and Garden. Stefan and Jillian took me to many amazing places and I met lovely people..! I learned many things from them and It affected me a lot in a good way! I really appreciate to Stefan and Jillian for making my travel special..

about 1 year ago

Stefan replied

Thank you Hazel. Your help with exceptional kindness and dedication was amazing... We hope to see you again. Happy Travels. Stefan and Jillian

Tara

United Kingdom

Stefan and Jillian have been amazing hosts! Thank you 🙏🏻 Have learnt alot about life out in the bush and was able to help contribute to building and growing their home in paradise. Tasks were at random of what needs to be done and not that tiring at all. You are really made to feel at home and part of a family. They are happy to show you all of their favourite spots around the area in the times you're not working. Its truly a paradise this location and you will be lucky to be able to experience nature so close to you :)

over 1 year ago

Stefan replied

Thank you Tara, your presence with us helped us immensely in many ways. Our Beautiful Girl from London left so many memories with us and others in our community. All best on your Adventures and see You again...
Kind Regards, Stefan and Jillian

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