Homestay Lower Kaimai, New Zealand

4.5
(37 reviews)37

Help us and enjoy nature off the grid in Aotearoa New Zealand :)

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Connect with nature
34 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
32 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

We have been at our off-grid property about 30 minutes from Mount beach, 1 hour from Hamilton since December 2021 and have been developing infrastructure such as an earth-built communal kitchen, outhouses and sheds, outdoor toilets and shower areas , etc. There is much more to do. Additional activities consist of maintenance tasks such as cutting the grass, weeding, maintaining the catchments,...

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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37 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 34 Get in touch with nature
  • 32 Learning about sustainability
  • 28 Developing environmental awareness
  • 18 Meeting international travelers
  • 18 Meeting locals
  • 15 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 33 15. Life on land
  • 26 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 18 3. Good health and well-being
  • 12 17. Partnerships for the goals
Benedict

Germany

5

The 10 days with Doris, Ata and Maia, were truly something different. You live quite simple, without much Schnickschnack, which makes it a real experience. The property is huge and incredibly diverse. The work was a lot of fun because we were able to be creative and try out new things. The family is really friendly. I can recommend it to anyone who is looking for a bit of variety.

7 months ago

Lucie

Germany

5

We had a lovely time at Doris' and Atas place. It was an interesting experience sleeping in the tent and showering in nature but you get used to it pretty quickly and when the sun was out, showering in the jungle was very nice! And the earth building work also was much fun! The tasks varied almost every day and we learned much new stuff. Also the working hours are flexible and the vegetarian food was amazing! Thank you for having us!

7 months ago

Moritz

Germany

5

A relatively easygoing stay at a beautiful tranquil rainforest reserve. You get a lot of opportunities to explore the place. The work provides lots of freedom to be creative and work through problems in your own way. The food was always healthy and filling, and they my vegan diet without any issues (that I noticed) . The tents were very secure, out of the wind und despite heavy rain and humidity everything stayed dry and warm . Though if you have trouble sleeping with background noise going on I recommend bringing earplugs since the highway can be quite annoying at night

8 months ago

Sarah

Netherlands

5

I enjoyed my time a lot! Doris and Ata are super welcoming, generous and open. I really felt at home and it was special to enjoy the beautiful nature in which they live 🙌🏼🌿✌🏼

9 months ago

Felix

Switzerland

5

I couldn't have hoped for a better first Worldpackers experience! Doris and Ata foster a really welcoming and accommodative environment. It's a place that attracts wonderful human beings from around the world. The property sits on beautiful nature that offers a lot of opportunities to roam and explore. During my stay there I was able to broaden my horizon and grow a lot as a person. I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone! Kia ora! ♥️

9 months ago

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