New Zealand adventure! Help us with houskeeping and reception.

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High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature: 44 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 37 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

10h

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides 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: 2 weeks

The Experience

As a volunteer in our project, we need help 1-2 hours a day doing light housekeeping and helping with reception. The wages earned cover your cost of accommodation and the rest of the day is yours to explore! Visit nearby Pancake Rocks and harvest some mussels for dinner. Tramp along the Great Paparoa Walk, kayak the Porarari River, and gaze at glow worms among friends. Make the beautiful west coast of New Zealand your home for a few weeks!

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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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48 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

44 Get in touch with nature
37 Meeting international travelers
32 Meeting locals
20 Immersing in the local culture
15 Practicing English
11 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

22 3. Good health and well-being
14 12. Responsible consumption and production
12 7. Affordable and clean energy

Habin

Korea, South

Chris has been one of the most amazing host I've ever met! Punakaiki is an amazing place if you really want to be with the nature. The beaches, the views, the weather are all amazing! This place is great if you want peace and relaxation. Chris makes you feel really comfortable and is great with communication! He respects your space and time and also offers to take you out to secret spots only a local would know! Tom is also a great dude! I loved hearing about his stories and he also knows the area very well. I really recommend coming here especially if you have your own transport!

28 days ago

Katie

United Kingdom

We had the most amazing time at the lodge. Chris is the nicest person ever and his generosity did not go unnoticed!! He would frequently take us to hidden spots and cool locations during his free time. The work is very light and every day we would have the whole afternoon off to do whatever we want eg. Going on a hike or heading to the beach. Would recommend to anyone considering this.

about 1 month ago

Analee

United States

This was an amazing experience. Chris was a great host and made me feel welcome and part of the family. I volunteered in the winter and the work load was light and enjoyable. There is volunteer lodging which is comfortable and feels like home. Highlights: team work with the other volunteer during work hours. Making friends. Morning cuddles with Molly (dog), magical adventures with Chris and the other volunteers. Discovering secrets beaches, visiting caves and finding penguins/seals. Just 10 mins to the beach to see the sunset each afternoon was the perfect ending to the day.

2 months ago

Keziah

Australia

Most amazing experience!! Chris was a kind, generous and overall incredible host. Taking us for adventures in the area, penguin spotting, glow worm caving and boating trips. I stayed in Punga pad, a house on the property meant for staff, it was cozy, homey and had everything we needed. Work was easy and finished in under 2 hours, leaving you the entire rest of the day for adventures. Marley was a highlight of the trip being the cutest puppy dog you'll ever meet. Overall this was my first experience as a worldpacker and one I'll never forget! I absolutely recommend!!!

2 months ago

Jennie

United Kingdom

I enjoyed my stay at the lodge. Chris is an absolutely lovely man who will look after you well and make you feel at home. The work is very minimal which gives you plenty time to explore the area. It's a really gorgeous area, there isn't loads to do but the things you can do are fun and very scenic. It can be very social as you will be with other volunteers which is fun. The living spaces are quite small and cramped but if you're okay with that then you'll have a fab time!

4 months ago

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