You won't find any place like this in New Zealand- it is unique. It is a heritage property in rural Canterbury and it runs as a family home as well as luxury lodge and farm. Location is perfect for the traveller and there are lots of things you can do in this area, from skiing to fishing to bush walks, sightseeing or just relax in our beautiful grounds. You will learn a lot here.And we are friendly folks! Be aware though that there is no public transport here, the nearest is a bus 28 km away weekdays only at 7 am to Christchurch and back so you really would need your own wheels because once you are here with us, you are sort of stuck here. This is not like the countryside in Europe or USA (a village every 2 kms...), it is totally rural, gravel roads etc. Mountains, rivers, fields, snow, sheep, trees, clear skies and loads of stars...That is why the area is beautiful!
One is a farmer and builder who also helps with the lodge. The other is a teacher of European languages, landscape designer and the business manager of the lodge. We are very organised folks, we are friendly, easy going people, flexible and we work hard- - we expect the same from our volunteers. Make sure to bring clothes you can work in that could get dirty. We do not take smokers, nor vegetarians/vegans/gluten-free or special diet as we cannot cater for that.
Reino Unido
had a great time at Mt hutt
hace 13 días
Estados Unidos
Simonetta and Gary were great hosts. The animals were very friendly. Thank you for my amazing experience. I loved seeing the beautiful mountains outside my bedroom window .
hace 1 mes
and we enjoyed having you, thank you for your help in all the bits and pieces around here! Also loved to hear a bit about Tennessee!
Good luck in all your adventures, and Happy birthday for the 30th.
Alemania
I had an amazing time at Gunyah Country Estate. There are many different tasks to do and you never get bored. Gary and Simonetta are lovely people and make you feel at home. The food was very delicious and accommodation was amazing. I can really recommend this volunteering 😊
hace 4 meses
Estonia
We had a great volunteering experience at Gunyah Country Estate! The hosts Simonetta and Gary were really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The work is very diverse and the hours are very reasonable. We definitely recommend staying here!
hace 4 meses
Estados Unidos
Gery and Simonetta were nice people to meet and work with them they don’t let you down and they don’t pressure you about it I love the where they are I loved feeding the chickens because they loved me they come running to me and after I feed them they start to sing for me. I ate a lots of eggs yummy the food was good and it’s better to have a car because it’s too far from town .
Thank you for having me over for 2 weeks and best wishes to you both.
hace 6 meses
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