New Zealand adventure! Help us with houskeeping and reception.

United States

5

My time at the lodge will be cherished forever! I met so many incredible people. Chris and James were amazing hosts. Taking people into town for food, driving us to great beaches for bonfires, cave exploration, mussel harvesting, this list goes on and on. I'm so grateful I applied for this opportunity. It truly exceeded all expectations! I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to explore the South Island and make lifetime connections!

10 months ago

United States

5

I spent almost 3 weeks at the lodge & they were absolutely amazing. The manager Chris was wonderful. He knows the right balance between leaving volunteers to explore & nurture relationships amongst one another to themselves while also offering to take us into to town & show us places we likely would not have found on our own. He helped support local businesses with his recommendations to us. The work load was more than manageable; there wasn't a single day that it took us longer than an hour & a half to have everything cleaned & ready for guests. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

11 months ago

United States

5

This was my first world packers experience and definitely exceeded all my expectations! The work was always explained clearly and did not take long to complete. I met some great people and got to explore the beautiful surrounding area. Chris and James were amazing hosts and even took us on some fun adventures. The punga pad (staff accommodation) has a cozy vibe and began to feel like home. I would definitely recommend this experience!

11 months ago

United States

5

This was one of the best experiences I've had traveling! The work was easy, 1-2 hours a day in the morning begining at 10 am. Lodging was cozy and Chris and James were fantastic, some of the best kindest and most giving people I've met. I truly feel like I have a friend in each of them as well as the other volunteers I met there and I've made memories to last a lifetime. 100% do this!!

11 months ago

Australia

5

My time at the lodge was fun! I met some incredible people and saw some incredible places! The work is reasonable and can be fun. It's a beautiful part of the world with some lovely locals 😊

11 months ago

Germany

5

My experience at the lodge was absolutely unforgettable. I was able to meet so many people there, for whom I am so grateful. The work is easy. We work in groups, so we only have to work for about an hour a day. Chris is a great host. He shows us the coolest things in the area. I've seen blue Penguins and Seals and heard a Kiwi Bird. However, the living situation is not the best. The bathroom becomes too small with more than 4 people. Although we are allowed to use the utilities of the house across but this is a guest house. But all in all, I would absolutely recommend this experience.

11 months ago

Slovakia

5

I stayed at the lodge for a month and it was an unforgettable experience for me and my sister. Chris and James are good hearted people, who will make you feel welcome and Punakaiki will become your second home🫶🏼. Tasks are focused on housekeeping, they normally take maximum 1-2 hours and you can enjoy the rest of your day in the beautiful West coast. During this stay, you will meet a lot of volunteers from all over the world, so you have a chance to create friendships, which can last for a life time. I recommend this place, we would definitely like to come back.

11 months ago

United States

5

I loved this place, the people, even the work. Chris especially was wonderful showing all the volunteers beautiful places and experiences. The work is quick and efficient, and allows plenty of time to appreciate the surroundings, conversations with other volunteers from around the world, or whatever else one might want to do. I definitely recommend this experience! ❤️

12 months ago

United States

4

Our first experience in NZ and what a special slice of coastline. The beautifully colored rocky beaches, tree ferns, the lodge palms, caves, and rough seas made for a very interesting nature experience. Chris made us feel welcome and had some really great recommendations of where to go/what to do. He guided us each day; the work is very easy & sometimes even fun, with lots of time after to relax, hike, explore, and just Be. I really enjoyed the song challenge, the thunderous ocean sounds, the secret spots, Tui bird songs, and the many nature adventures. I feel very grateful for our time there.

14 days ago

United States

4

The lodge was a nice opportunity to experience west coast NZ & I feel grateful for our time there. Chris is a kind & generous host & made sure we always felt comfortable/supported with our work. We had many interesting conversations & he took us to some beautiful places - caves, hikes, beaches that felt like another planet. I was also able to play guitar/sing at the Punakaiki Sunday market every week. Nice people and welcoming. Nature is unique, the lodge palms & avatar style mountains, amazing birds, inspiration for drawing and painting. Available car for groceries, very helpful. Thanks Chris!

14 days ago

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