Eco Lodge Methven, New Zealand

5.0
(20 reviews)20

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

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
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

2

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.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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

United Kingdom

4

It was a decent experience ☺️

3 months ago

United Kingdom

4

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

3 months ago

Canada

5

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

United States

5

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!

11 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.

United States

5

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.

about 1 year ago

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