Stay in a friendly town, close to walking and biking trails in Taupō, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hello...we are a friendly couple, Enid and Howard Richards who have lived in Taupo for 30+Years. We have been hosting on another website for many years and just now putting up our profile here. We have a lovely home surrounded by native tress and within walking distance to the Taupo township where there are lots of shops, restaurants and tourist activities for you to participate in if you choose. We also live close to walking and biking trails. Taupo is a great friendly town where you will find many activites and lots of nature.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Charity work

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Culture

  

  Events & social

  

  Animals

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Cycling

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have travelled extensively to many countries and love hearing about other cultures. We are happy to help you with your English if you are keen to learn more. Also we love food from other cultures so if you like cooking , you are more than welcome to cook a dish from your country.

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  Help

  We have a large garden and there is always work such as pruning and weeding. Sometimes heavy lifting is required but Howard is there to assist. We also have painting projects as well as inside help. One of us usually will be with you and we are happy to guide you in the right direction. Ideally we would like people who enjoy being outside.

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  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.
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  Accommodation

  We have a separate cottage ( where you will sleep) and there are 2 single beds. A TV, shower, toliet and intenet is available in the room.
  All meals are catered for in the main house.

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  What else ...

  As I previously mentioned there are many activities in the Taupo area and if you are an outdoor enthusiast the sky if the limit. (lots to do)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  If you have are travelling in a motorhome we have a large parking area with electrical hookup.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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