Beautiful Guest House needs help with garden maintenance in NZ

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 7 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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.

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.

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.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

We have a 34 acre Woodlands garden, which need to be maintained and looked after. We are the biggest privately own garden in Taranaki. We are open to the public. We are in the process to complete our camping ground. And also have Accommodation and a coffee shop.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

12 Get in touch with nature
7 Practicing English
6 Developing environmental awareness
5 Learning about sustainability
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 15. Life on land
4 8. Decent work and economic growth
3 6. Clean water and sanitation

Luis

Germany

I really enjoyed my stay here. Amanda and Les were welcoming, helpful, and made sure everything was comfortable. The place was clean, well-maintained, and had everything I needed. I would definitely recommend this experience to other travelers!

16 days ago

Gianfranco

Chile

If you habe the chance to go and help Amanda and Les, just do it. The place is incredible, massive space fill with nature. The hosts are the most caring and welcoming humans you could meet in the Taranaki region. the guest house is an amazing place, ridiculously beautiful and peaceful. You will really feel at home, but improved. Super mega tasty food made with love everyday. Nourishing conversations and a grate chance to immerse in nature. Thank you so much!!!! I will always remember my time there 💖💖😘

about 2 months ago

Amanda replied

Thank you Franco for giving 110% time and commitment. It was truly an honor to have you. You are open, friendly and a extremely good self motivator. You took ownership and pride in everything you have done. Thank you for leaving the room clean and tidy. Take care of yourself and we hope to see you again.

Abby

United States

I had a wonderful time at the guest house! Amanda and Les are kind and welcoming hosts. Their food is delicious and the guest house is very comfortable. I've felt right at home here. The surrounding area is beautiful and a great place to connect with nature. The work is always reasonable and not difficult. I highly recommend this opportunity!

5 months ago

Amanda replied

Abby fit is with our family. She is kind and respectful. She completed every task with the greatest satisfaction. Abby is pro active and take pride in everything she does. I can recommend Abby, she will be welcomed back with open arms.

Maxine

Germany

I had an amazing time at the popos Guesthouse! Amanda and Less are very welcoming and they really adhere to the agreement made on the app (working hours,food, accomondation, etc.). The two of them also try to include you in their private life for exmaple with eating together or taking you with them to a trip to the city.

6 months ago

Ade

United Kingdom

Stayed with Amanda and Les in a beautiful & magnificent country estate in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. The couple welcomed me with open arms. They're very nice, genuine, accessible and very accommodating. There's nothing to complain about. I learned a great deal from them about garden maintenance, home improvement and; most importantly about life in general. I highly recommend the guest house & the couple who owned it. It's a rare privilege to meet Amanda and Les. Come to the guest house & experience heaven on earth.

7 months ago

Amanda replied

Ade, was an inspiration to ys. He is a kind person and very tentative. He always offered assistance and are keen to learn new things. We would welcome him back with open arms.

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