Farm Masterton, New Zealand

5.0
(21 reviews)21

Help with animals and enjoy private room close to Wellington

Top Host
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Help a sustainable project
11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
15 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Jan
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Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

I have a lovely small property (lifestyle) in Gladstone Wairarapa which is about 1.5 hours from Wellington. Looking for someone/couple to do some light work around, any length of time, feeding animals collecting firewood and cooking. My place has 5 dogs, 1 cat, 4 sheep, 2 pigs and 5 chooks, who live on 5 acres. I have a small orchard, vege garden. Please feel free to ask me anything.

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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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21 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 19 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Meeting locals
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 7 2. Zero hunger
  • 6 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 3 4. Quality education
  • 2 1. No poverty
Elise

Australia

5

My stay at Two Bees was so much fun! Ross was so welcoming, and communicated well about what needed to be done each day. On one of my days off, he took me hiking, we had a picnic and saw seals and a lighthouse! I really enjoyed talking to him and getting to know about the farm and his animals, which he cares deeply for. Would definitely recommend!

8 days ago

Carly

Canada

5

Ross is an amazing host! I had the best time here all the animal are adorable. I loved feeding them everyday. The work is very manageable and is mostly gardening or animal related. Ross really makes you feel at home! I will miss watching baseball with him and all the dog cuddles!

24 days ago

Lauren

United States

5

Ross is generous and easy to get along with. He invited me to join whatever was going on and every meal was delicious! The work is manageable and tasks are chosen based on your abilities. The expectation is simply to make an effort.

3 months ago

ノノコ

Japan

5

I had a wonderful experience here. Ross was very kind and always willing to help whenever I had any difficulties. Most of the work involved gardening and outdoor tasks. I had the chance to use tools that I had never used before. It was a great opportunity to learn new skills and try different kinds of work. I also got to spend time with four cute dogs and help feed many other animals on the property. Every day was interesting, and I really enjoyed this time !

5 months ago


Ross replied

Thank you Nonoko, you were a pleasure to host, always welcome back anytime

Xiaodi

China

5

This experience was wonderful and I had a great time with Ross. Ross is an excellent host with warm heart and he really took care of me during my stay. The farm is beautiful and I really enjoyed the time spent with animals. The workload was not heavy and I learned a lot of skills. This was my first experience as a backpacker and I would never forget it. I was lucky to have Ross as my host and also my friend.

about 1 year ago

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