Gardening with lake views in Clarendon, New Zealand

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

Hours per day: 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.

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

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 5 days

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

We need volunteers to help with garden work, lots of weeding, as well as establishing new plantings. Plus any other garden / landscaping work required at the time. We have built our new home on a 5666sqm lifestyle section and there are many other random jobs associated with setting up the property, cleaning inside and out, etc depending on the needs of the day We are happy to pick up from bus stops in Milton or Waihola, or Dunedin airport.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting locals
8 Get in touch with nature
6 Practicing English
5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting international travelers
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
3 15. Life on land
1 6. Clean water and sanitation

Alicia

Germany

I totally enjoyed my time with Raewyn & David. I stayed at their lovely place and their daughter's place near Christchurch where they were renovating the house at the time. They made sure that I have everything I need and feel comfortable. Raewyn's food was absolutely delicious. When it comes to work I would recommend to be flexible, as it is very weather depending. I did a lot of painting. Besides that I was gardening and did other general tasks around the house. The work hours were flexible and I got multiple opportunities to explore the area and meet their friends and family. Thank you!☺️

about 2 months ago

Raewyn & David replied

We thoroughly enjoyed your company and help Alicia. We hope you continue traveling and exploring the world. Best education ever :-)

Henrique

Portugal

It was my first experience with world backpackers and it couldn't have been better. Raewyn and David are a lovely couple building and taking care of a beautiful house and land nearby a beautiful the home. The work was all about manual takes around the house and its garden and they were very flexible and explained us what to do. We were super well accommodated and had the chance to exchange very interesting talks while enjoying super yummy food. We met other volunteers and the environment was perfect. We are very happy with the experience and hope to meet again!

2 months ago

Raewyn & David replied

It was a pleasure hosting Henrique & Daiana. Thank you for sharing your honeymoon with us 😍

Daiana

Romania

We had a wonderful volunteering experience with Raewyn and David. From the start, they made us feel completely at home. Their house is beautiful, cozy, and thoughtfully decorated. We did gardening, split and stacked wood, and cleaned indoors on rainy winter days. The work was fair and flexible, allowing us to explore with our rental car (note there's no public transport around). Raewyn's cooking was colorful and delicious—she always made sure I had vegetarian meals. Our room was warm and comfy, and their kindness, great chats, and peaceful setting made it truly special. Thanks Raewyn&David!

2 months ago

Raewyn & David replied

We loved having you both here. It was interesting talking and sharing cultures. This is the best part of the exchange.
It was a bit sad our skies were crying so much while you were here 🌧️ But we are glad you made the best of the damp situation 😌
Maybe one day we will find you in Portugal 🇵🇹

Attila

Slovakia

I enjoyed my stay in the home of Raewyn and David. The room was really cozy and the Raewyn's meals were always delicious. The landscape is beautiful, I loved to work in this calm and quiet environment. I joined Angelo and his friends to see the ocean and I could use the bicycle the discover a little bit of the surrounding area. Unfortunately I had some tooth problems during my stay, but they helped me to get to the dentist. Thank you :)

5 months ago

Raewyn & David replied

Attila was with us for 3weeks. He weeded almost the whole property, it is great to have it thistle free for a while!!
He had some dental problems which did not help his health issues but he managed to continue working. He also enjoyed a few trips away from the property to explore Otago during his stay.
I tried to write a review but it’s disappeared somewhere!

Callum

United Kingdom

Raewyn and David welcomed us into their home with open arms. They have an incredible the home over the home and surrounding areas. On our days off, they took us to the surrounding towns to explore. We also met some of their family who are also great and friendly, and met another world packer, Cassie, who was working with Raewyns daughter next door. It was a great experience and very rewarding.

5 months ago

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