Enjoy private room in New Zealand near mountains and beaches

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with the locals: 7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

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.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time 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

Hi! We have a 5ha block where the living is easy and quiet. You will need your own transport to come stay. We are keen to have people come to stay in return for whatever needs doing on our farmlet. It might be harvesting hazelnuts, weeding, planting, or pruning olive trees depending on the time of the year. There are two of us here, with one cat, and alpacas. You have your own room with a queensize bed, but the bathroom in the house is shared.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Over 21 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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Good health and well-being

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Meeting locals
6 Immersing in the local culture
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Learning about sustainability
3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 15. Life on land
7 3. Good health and well-being
1 13. Climate action

Adrienne

Switzerland

I felt very welcome and the room and the house is cozy. I did a lot of small tasks in and around the house which might not be the most interesting but like everywhere - just need to be done. I could clearly feel that Teena and Noel were appreciating me for completing them. They made sure I could do tasks inside when it was raining. The food they cook is very delicious! It was also really interesting to learn about the black garlic and to feel their motivation and passion regarding the products! Be prepared for good conversations, fun, board games and weird movies ;) i would def. do it again!!

2 months ago

Anna

United States

Teena is so lovely and brought us along to local community events like the market and pickleball :) In the evenings we would play Wingspan and watch movies. The work was what was expected and very fair. The alpacas are also so funny and sweet! My partner and I had a lovely time and would recommend to anyone.

4 months ago

Thomas

United Kingdom

Teena and Noel were the best hosts. They really made you feel apart of their family and home. The work was as said and fair and in return you had lovely food and a great place to stay. They included you in watching films, playing games and taking you to local events which was so much fun. The alpacas are the cutest and so was Mabel the cat! It's a great experience and can't recommend them enough.

4 months ago

Freya

Denmark

It has been an absolute pleasure to stay with Teena and Noel. A lovey, warm, welcoming and down to earth couple, who made us feel right at home. There are only good things to mention from our stay here, some of them are: -You get a nice cozy room -You are always welcome to join for a movie or other activities -The hours and task are as agreed upon -Lovely surroundings -Amazing meals -Also Mabel the cat and the alpacas are a major plus All in all a great place to stay. Such friendly, kind and helpful hosts. We really recommend this! Thanks for having us!

4 months ago

Charley

United Kingdom

What an experience. Teena and Noel are the best. I had such an amazing week here. They are both so welcoming and friendly. From learning about black garlic to wood cutting you will definitely come away knowing more. The house is beautiful with a very comfortable bed, everything is as stated. Teena and Noel have a lot of knowledge not only about NZ and where to go but also about the rest of the world. Sunday family games day was best. I would recommend this experience to anyone, I had made memories that will last with me forever ❤️

5 months ago

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