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Canada
I had an amazing experience staying with the home Colleen and feel very lucky to have spent the time with them that I did. I learned a lot of new skills during my stay, especially through the outdoor tasks and gardening projects. The work was enjoyable, varied, and the hours were always fair and reasonable. The accommodation was wonderful, and their property is absolutely beautiful. One of the highlights was that the home Colleen often took me to explore places on my days off, which gave me the chance to see much more of the area. Great food, wonderful hosts, and a memorable stay!! thank you!😊
5 months ago
United States
This was my first ever world packers experience, and I'm so happy it was!! the home Colleen are such a welcoming family! From the moment I was picked up to the time I left I felt like family. The work is pretty simple, you just gotta be okay with getting your hands a bit dirty, the hours are very clear and layer out as well. I'd definitely recommend having real felt conversations with the two!! They have had a wonderful walk of life! I'd recommend this exchange to anyone who is willing to learn, listen, and see the beauty of New Zealand :)
6 months ago
United Kingdom
The home Colleen were the perfect hosts. This exchange truly felt like home away from home. They make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive and still make you feel like you have family in NZ after you leave. I thoroughly enjoyed my three weeks here. I learned cooking tips and tricks from Colleen and enjoyed learning about the garden and cultivating from the home. Even more so, I enjoyed hearing about their extraordinary life's. Never a dull moment. A house full of fresh fruit and veggies and even better people!
7 months ago
Canada
I absolutely adored my time at the home and I am so thankful for how special they made my stay with them. The work is exactly as described on their profile and I enjoyed it a lot. It was a great opportunity to learn new things, spend time outside, and get to know the home Colleen better :)) I will treasure our discussions forever; they taught me many things and made me go further in my thinking. the home I shared a passion for writing and art, while Colleen and I had really nice moments in the kitchen or during dinner when she would tell me about her wonderful family 🥰
8 months ago
France, Metropolitan
The home Colleen were really nice to me, they welcomed me as if I were a member of the family. I worked one hour in the kitchen with Colleen in the morning and then I worked 3 hours in the garden with the home. They were really nice to me, they were very interesting even though my English held me back a bit...
9 months ago
It was a pleasure to host you, Sande. Enjoy your travels, stay safe, stay well and may whatever powers there be tend you kindly in all you do and undertake. Cheers.
Taiwan
Bob and Colleen were lovely. I felt very welcomed, and it was great hearing stories about their lives and New Zealand culture. Colleen makes delicious meals that uses ingredients Bob grows in their garden. It is located in a very remote part of New Zealand, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.
about 1 month ago
Germany
I had an absolutely incredible time at the home & the home farm in the beautiful Northland! From the very beginning I felt like part of the family thanks to the warm welcome I received. Both the home & Colleen are very special people - kind-hearted and generous with endless stories of their eventful lives they are happy to share. Both are kind and patient teachers with an abundant knowledge in their respective fields. Work was very doable, the home food is amazing and I especially loved the gym sessions with the home. Thank you both for everything, I learned so much & will never forget the time spent here!
over 1 year ago
Thanks Theresa. It was a pleasure to host and get to know you. Travel well, Travel safe. You are forever welcome to return.
Netherlands
I spent three incredible weeks with the home Colleen, a warm, generous, and inspiring couple who made me feel like part of the family from the moment I arrived. I learned so much during my stay, from gardening, pruning and picking fruit to cooking, small building projects and exploring the local culture and nature. the home even taught me pétanque and rowing in his home gym! Their beautiful home, surrounded by sea views, animals and peaceful walks, felt like paradise. the home amazing cooking and our lovely table chats are memories I'll always treasure. Thank you both so much! 1000% recommend!!❤️
over 1 year ago
United States
This was a great experience! the home Colleen have a lovely home and treat their guests as family. The work is varied and I learned a lot of new things. Highly recommend!
over 1 year ago
New Zealand
The home Colleen are very kind, patient, helpful and so interesting! I speak English badly but doesn't matter, I spent a lot of time with them and it was so cool! The work is not like a job but more like a help to them. This time to spend working in the kitchen, in the garden... was enjoyable. I like nature so much and it's a lovely place in rural landscape, we can see birds, ocean, cows, rabbit... It's a great memory. I went in a lot of beautifull places like Rainbowfalls, Whangerei, beaches, Kerikeri... with the home Colleen.
almost 2 years ago
