Be a Farm helper and live a true New Zealand Experience

Help a sustainable project: 5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

20h

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

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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.

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.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Handy all rounder needed to help us maintain a 10 acre block within walking distance to shops and train station. We are time poor and just need helping hand. We have a double bedroom with its own kitchenette and living space available for helper to enjoy. But traveler has to use the shower in the main house. We prefer fit and healthy people who are non smokers and non vapers. Building experience would be a plus as we have projects.

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Requirements

Intermediate 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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Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
4 Learning about sustainability
3 Practicing English
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
4 15. Life on land

Alexandra

Canada

Lydia and Stu were absolutely phenomenal, we would have stayed longer if we could! They were kind, generous and engaging. The farm animals were super cool and we learned a lot about sustainability and living off the land. They accepted us into their home with open arms (so did their 4 dogs!). Thank you Lydia and Stu, we miss you guys and you slice of paradise already!

3 months ago

Robyn

Canada

Lydia and Stu were wonderful hosts! We really enjoyed helping out around the farm, including feeding the chickens and sheep, and helping out in the garden. The best part, however, was getting to spend so much time with their dogs! The work wasn't too difficult, and they were always clear on their instructions. And the property is absolutely beautiful :) would definitely recommend!

3 months ago

Julián

Germany

Lydia & Stew are the best! Heaps of fun projects to work on and something new to do every day. The farm has a great balance of remote tranquillity combined with accessibility as it is close to town (Paraparaumu). You can get there by train from Wellington and once there, we used their bikes to get around. You have your own space and autonomy to plan your day. From the lush vegetable garden to the pristine filtered water, find out what life can be like on a self-sustaining farm. Primo. 👌 3 weeks flew by! Thank you for creating lasting memories of New Zealand. Tell the dogs we said hi!

4 months ago

Irene

Spain

My very first volunteer experience: 10/10! The projects we helped with were easy and doable for a city-clueless-person like me 😅 They were always different and could be carried out flexibly. My favourite was providing daily breakfast for the sheep and chickens, so fun! The dogs stole my heart, they are absolutely adorable and will keep you loved and entertained once you are done with the daily tasks. The place is so peaceful yet close to anything you may need. Having our own room and lounge area was great. Lydia, Stu and their family made us feel at home at all times. We'll miss you ❤️🥚

5 months ago

Andrea

Slovakia

We stayed with Lydia and Stew for 2 months. We helped them with tasks around their farm, mostly we worked in the garden and also fed the animals. With them we had a chance to drench the sheep, which we did for the first time. It was such a good experiance to learn something meanwhile volunteering. If you love animals, you will definitely enjoy this stay (they have lovely doggies, sheep and chocks). Paraparaumu is such a beautiful area on the Kapiti coast. We saw quite a lot during our stay, because of our host. They lent us their bicycles, which we loved and cycled through the area <3.

8 months ago

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