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Have a fun stay with us on a mini farm near Hamilton City, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    My two teenage daughters and I live here, and my son lives in Spain. I’m currently studying and working. We have a dog, 2 goats and one sheep.
    We live by a cycle path that takes you north up the river (30km) via Hamilton city (15km) or south to Cambridge (10km). We also live close to Hobbiton and other attractions in the Hamilton / Waikato Region. We have a swimming pool (summer), pool table and table tennis, sky TV etc.
    The main task is to help maintain the outside areas of the pool / garden and house. Mowing, weeding, washing the pool fence / exterior of the house, cleaning water troughs etc. There is a ride on mower available and other tools too.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Cooking & food
    Architecture
    Art & design
    History
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Culture
    Technology
    Pets
    Animals
    Performing arts
    Books
    Music
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Enjoy a country location with bike paths to access the local area. Museums, arts and cultural events available locally.
    To chat in English and learn about Kiwi culture and a basic understanding of Maori culture.
    I can share a good knowledge of New Zealand in general.
    The girls and I are always interested in hearing about people’s own culture and experiences.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Mowing, weeding, spraying, sweeping, feeding the animals or moving them to another paddock. Cleaning the pool / water-blasting. Walking the dog.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large loft room or a bedroom available. Share bathroom with one other.
    Bring a campervan or tent (I can provide a tent / accessories) in summer.
    Access to living areas, kitchen, BBQ , bathroom, pool and garden.
    Power for campervan and space beside shed in driveway area.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Days helping can be swapped with days off to give workawayer time to do trips etc. Popular local activities: Hamilton Gardens (on cycle path), Hobbiton, Sanctuary Mountain, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Raglan surf beach (bus, 1 hour) and Mount Maunganui beach (bus, 1.5 hours). Cambridge and Hamilton have museums. Local markets at the weekends. Hamilton airport is five minutes away with flights to Wellington (1.5 hours flight), Christchurch (2 hours flight) and other parts of NZ.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    High speed fibre network internet access. Sometimes slower due to weather but local free community hot desks available too to book.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of space for a campervan / tents etc

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Open to discussing possibility of pets staying too. Must be uninterested in sheep / goats. One dog here. Feel free to discuss

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a raised garden bed with strawberries growing in it, surrounded by a net to protect the fruit from birds and other wildlife.
The image depicts a serene outdoor dining setting, featuring a white table with blue place mats and napkins, surrounded by a pool and lush greenery in a backyard.
The image depicts a tree adorned with white lights, set against a dark sky with a few stars visible, creating a serene and festive atmosphere.
The image shows a close-up of a goat\'s head, with its face and horns visible, standing behind a wooden fence in a grassy field on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene river flowing through a lush, verdant landscape, flanked by trees and bushes, set against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image shows two women posing for a selfie, each holding an ice cream cone with a waffle cookie on top, in front of a plant and wooden wall.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with a darkened landscape and trees silhouetted against a blue sky, featuring a textured cloud formation and a bright yellow sun peeking through the clouds.
The image depicts a room with a blue couch, white mattress, and dresser, featuring a large window with a view of trees and a balcony outside.
The image depicts a dog lying in the sand, its mouth open and eyes closed, wearing a collar with a bone-shaped tag, exuding a relaxed and contented demeanor.
The image depicts a serene scene of a dog sitting on the bow of a boat, gazing out at a tranquil body of water with a lush forested hillside in the background.
The image depicts a woman with her arms raised in the ocean, surrounded by waves and a person on a surfboard in the distance, with a ship visible on the horizon.
The image depicts a group of four people, including a dog, riding a tube on a body of water, with a rope visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a rocky beach, gazing out at the ocean and mountains in the distance.
The image depicts a young girl engrossed in reading a book about dinosaurs, set against a serene forest backdrop.

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