Create beauty. Tranquil setting. Northland sun, New Zealand.

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Close to beaches, kauri forest, walks, waterfall, Paihia and Cape Reinga, we offer a minimum 2 week stay of 4 hrs daily help 5 days a week. All meals supplied but never vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or gluten free. Private room. Free Wifi, weights-gym, concept 2 rower, petanque piste, laundry, TV, library, etc. Help in house, orchard, flower & vege gardens: building, pruning, preserving, jam making etc. Experience not required. We will teach.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 19 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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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

20 Get in touch with nature
15 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
13 Practicing English
12 Learning about sustainability
10 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 3. Good health and well-being
8 12. Responsible consumption and production
7 2. Zero hunger

Theresa

Germany

I had an absolutely incredible time at the home & the home farm in the beautiful Northland! From the very beginning I felt like part of the family thanks to the warm welcome I received. Both the home & Colleen are very special people - kind-hearted and generous with endless stories of their eventful lives they are happy to share. Both are kind and patient teachers with an abundant knowledge in their respective fields. Work was very doable, the home food is amazing and I especially loved the gym sessions with the home. Thank you both for everything, I learned so much & will never forget the time spent here!

about 1 month ago

Bob and Colleen replied

Thanks Theresa. It was a pleasure to host and get to know you. Travel well, Travel safe. You are forever welcome to return.

Menke

Netherlands

I spent three incredible weeks with the home Colleen, a warm, generous, and inspiring couple who made me feel like part of the family from the moment I arrived. I learned so much during my stay, from gardening, pruning and picking fruit to cooking, small building projects and exploring the local culture and nature. the home even taught me pétanque and rowing in his home gym! Their beautiful home, surrounded by sea views, animals and peaceful walks, felt like paradise. the home amazing cooking and our lovely table chats are memories I'll always treasure. Thank you both so much! 1000% recommend!!❤️

2 months ago

Abby

United States

This was a great experience! the home Colleen have a lovely home and treat their guests as family. The work is varied and I learned a lot of new things. Highly recommend!

3 months ago

Eugénie

New Zealand

The home Colleen are very kind, patient, helpful and so interesting! I speak English badly but doesn't matter, I spent a lot of time with them and it was so cool! The work is not like a job but more like a help to them. This time to spend working in the kitchen, in the garden... was enjoyable. I like nature so much and it's a lovely place in rural landscape, we can see birds, ocean, cows, rabbit... It's a great memory. I went in a lot of beautifull places like Rainbowfalls, Whangerei, beaches, Kerikeri... with the home Colleen.

9 months ago

Raquel

Spain

My experience was exceptional. From the very first moment, I was warmly welcomed and made to feel like part of the family. the home stood out for his kindness, sharing his life stories and knowledge, especially about his garden and pétanque. Colleen, always smiling, taught me valuable recipes, and we enjoyed moments together in the kitchen and during dinner. They also showed me beautiful hidden spots in the north of New Zealand, creating unforgettable memories. Thank you so much for everything!

10 months ago

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