Help us and enjoy nature off the grid in Aotearoa New Zealand :)

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Connect with nature: 26 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 24 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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What you offer

20h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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.

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

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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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. 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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29 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

26 Get in touch with nature
24 Learning about sustainability
21 Developing environmental awareness
14 Meeting international travelers
13 Meeting locals
11 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

26 15. Life on land
20 12. Responsible consumption and production
14 3. Good health and well-being
9 17. Partnerships for the goals

grace

United States

I had a really great time with everyone here and felt welcomed into the family. Everyone was very genuine and my time truly felt like a collaborative exchange. We had wonderful conversations, I learned a lot, and I got to enjoy plenty of time with the land. The food was also amazing. Everything was as described beforehand. No complaints about my time here, I definitely recommend this place to anyone who has the opportunity to go!

6 days ago

Jasper

United States

This experience was great! I felt so welcomed by everyone and apart of their experience. The work was varied and manageable with an emphasis on learning. The facilities were as described, no complaints. Thank you!

6 days ago

Cailene

United States

Doris and Ata made such a kind and warm space to experience more of life. This family will hold a special place in my memories. I felt extremely welcomed and loved all the work we did (ex: weeding (manually and with a weed wacker), and washing/priming a wall for a mural). The food was amazing and the tents were cozy and warm. I loved the long conversations we would have at the table about everything and anything. They opened my eyes to a kind of sustainable life that I was so distanced from. I will cherish the week I spent with them and the entire family.

7 days ago

MylaGrace

United States

Ata and Doris are both wonderful hosts that emphasize how important communication is. They believe that if something is not of value to you, it is best to say it and resolve that uncomfortable feeling so that you have a fulfilling experience that you value. They were easy to connect with since they have so much knowledge about a lot of things going on in the world. They offer such a great experience to connect with nature on another level. Overall, this experience has taught me more about myself and the life I want to live.

7 days ago

Alex

Australia

I truly enjoyed this experience, it was my first time volunteering so I was hesitant but once I settled it was great. Ata and Doris were very welcoming and the cooking was good too! I absolutely recommend this experience!

9 days ago

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