Explore rural New Zealand in the Southern Alps and learn a lot!

Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Help in exchange for lodging, internet. No meals. We're looking for energetic people to help with various tasks (gardening, firewood, feed chickens, household chores in our holidays houses, and general tidying up around the property) No smokers. Single or 2 friends together/couple accepted (sharing bedroom in studio unit). No meals provided. We have flexibility with time, provided you are available when the holiday houses need a changeover.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Over 21 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Get in touch with nature
11 Meeting international travelers
9 Meeting locals
7 Developing environmental awareness
6 Learning about sustainability
5 Immersing in the local culture

Alexandra

United Kingdom

It was a decent experience ☺️

4 months ago

Jacob

United Kingdom

Thank you Simonetta! We had a great time staying at the lodge. We did have some issues with rodents in our accommodation which took a little while to address, and we found getting a practicable wifi connection a challenge, but overall our stay was excellent. Simonetta was a great host - communication was great, the work was fair and engaging, and we were given a degree of agency as to how we managed our time. I'd certainly recommend the lodge to other travelers, especially if they have their own transport. We'd happily visit again :) All the best, Jacob & Alex

4 months ago

Lucy

Canada

This was the first place I stayed in New Zealand and I loved it! Simonetta and Gary are welcoming, kind and knowledgeable. The food is amazing and the work is good. I loved learning how to take care of the chickens and about the history of the property. Would definitely recommend!

9 months ago

Louise

United States

Very peaceful experience. Definitely recommend having a car so you can explore the nearby towns. We stayed for three weeks and had a cozy cabin with a wood fired stove. Warm dinners every night and very generous time off. Thank you Simonetta and Gary!

12 months ago

Simonetta replied

Thank you Louise and Marty for all your help! The chickens and the dogs miss you!
And I thought of you this morning while using the superbly polished silver... Hope you are having fun in your travels.

LeeAnn

United States

Gary and Simonetta are great. They are both very busy with their the lodge, so there is plenty to get involved in and learn about. And, the surrounding countryside is beautiful. This is a great place to disconnect from the city. There is plenty of potential if you are willing and ready to learn and work together. I am grateful for this time here- my first Worldpackers experience- it was wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.

over 1 year ago

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