Work exchange in New Zealand: Help us and enjoy nature off the gri...

What you offer

20h

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

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

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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 Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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: 1 week

The Experience

We have been at our off-grid property about 30 minutes from Mount beach, 1 hour from Hamilton since December 2021 and have been developing infrastructure such as an earth-built communal kitchen, outhouses and sheds, outdoor toilets and shower areas , etc. There is much more to do, such as building the root cellar, and so on. Additional activities consist of maintenance tasks such as cutting the grass, weeding, maintaining the catchments,...

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 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

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Get in touch with nature
16 Learning about sustainability
16 Developing environmental awareness
10 Meeting international travelers
10 Practicing English
8 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

19 15. Life on land
14 12. Responsible consumption and production
10 3. Good health and well-being
5 17. Partnerships for the goals

Sals

United Kingdom

Ata & Doris is such a genuinely kind couple. I really enjoyed all the jobs given. I like that the jobs were mixed everyday so I didn't get bored. Also learned a lot (thanks to Ata, I really appreciate it) such as using the chainsaw, the excavator, making cob, clearing water table, compacting driveway) The property was absolutely gorgeous, the view of the mountains on the horizon during sunrise and sunset, the diversity of the floras, the rivers, the waterfall, the glowworm. Also a massive appreciation to Ata & Doris for building a purposeful place that benefits others and the nature itself.

2 months ago

Marcos

Germany

My time at the home was amazing. I could connect with nature through the tasks, the sleeping place and the life on their off-the-grid property in general. The gave me enough space and time to develop myself. Not only through the tasks, but also in my freetime. I also want to mention the amazing river water, the delicious vegetarian food and the lovely dog Maia with her sticks. I would definitely recommend this experience if you want to connect with nature and develop yourself!

4 months ago

Oceane

France

This was my first woofing and i really enjoyed it ! ★ doris and ata were really welcoming and i really liked working outside like this, it was challenging. You have good conversations, incredible meals and a stunning surrounding!

4 months ago

Dayton

United States

I really enjoyed my experience here. Before arriving, I was expecting simple gardening tasks but I was stoked to have more fulfilling jobs that make you feel like you're a part of the project. I was not expecting to face the challenges of kids yelling and Maia barking most of the day but Ata was a great resource in developing a positive and mindful attitude. The food was crazy good and I wish I stayed longer. Only improvement I see would be an easier way to communicate in the transition to and around job periods. Maybe an agreed-upon muster point? Thank you again for everything

4 months ago

Helena

Germany

It's been a great week at Doris and Ata's place! Their property is stunning and there is a lot to explore. I really liked the daily schedule with a good amount of breaks between the two hours of work in the morning and afternoon. The work was fun and not too challenging, I learned a lot. I had a great time to relax and with the other volunteers. Doris and Ata are very welcoming and open in communication. They really care about all your needs. And their food was really good! I definitely recommend especially if you're a nature lover!

5 months ago

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