Permaculture project Kaitaia, New Zealand

5.0
(7 reviews)7

Join Our Little Sanctuary - Garden by Day, Sauna by Night

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Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Oct
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Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

We are a couple (+dog) who live on a peaceful property in the remote Far North of NZ. We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain gardens, establish orchard and medicinal meadow. Tasks include de-weeding and planting as well as general landscaping work. In return, we offer a private cabin, meals, private access to sauna, gym and hot tub. This is the perfect opportunity for nature lovers who enjoy quiet and hands-on experience.

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Requirements

  • Over 23 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Meeting locals
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
Emilie

France

5

Volunteering at the project was such a rewarding experience! Kris and Kristina are incredibly warm and welcoming, you instantly feel at home ! And, Yuna, their dog, is just lovely, calm & gentle 🌸 The tasks, like gardening and painting, are simple but really satisfying. I learned a lot along the way. It's the perfect place to disconnect from the outside world, recharge your batteries, and reconnect with the essentials. 100% would recommend 👌

9 months ago

Daphne

United States

5

Such a great way to start my time in New Zealand - beautiful views, lots of peace and quiet, and a very relaxed environment. Kris and Kristina were kind, super chill, always making sure I had everything I needed, and made me feel right at home from the start. And can't forget the sweetest dog Yuna ❤️ They also took me to explore some stunning beaches in the area! Work was super easy - mostly weeding and painting, and rewarded with relaxing afternoons on the deck. So grateful I got to be a hermit with you guys hahah, thanks for everything!!

9 months ago

Elena

Italy

5

Being on the other side of the world and so far away from everything and everyone you know can be difficult but with Kris and Kris I felt right at home. In three weeks we became a small family and I am so thankful I got to spend my first period in this beautiful country with them. The place is quiet and peaceful and with Yuna, the dog, I was never really alone. I got to take care of the garden and paint a container and in my free time I was crocheting and reading. We went for a couple of trips and I got to see beutiful places of the north island. Thank you guys for everything, I'll miss you❤️

11 months ago

Marcel

Germany

5

I absolutely loved staying with Kristina, Kris and Yuna. Yuna is such a sweet and adorable part-time puppy, Kris is a very funny and experienced Craftsman and Kristina is a travel expert with some serious cooking skills. All of them are super chill, fun company and a very lovely Trio to stay with. I really appreciated the time with them and the work i had to do was always very acceptable and enjoyable paired with the beautiful views you can have around their home. 10/10 would love to visit them again!

12 months ago

Leilani

Germany

5

Had a Great time in the project Valley. Super relaxed environment and great connection to nature. I'm definitely gonna miss that place, especially the dog :) An awesome place with so much potential and I am super grateful I could contribute to its growth. Felt more like a blessing than like work.

about 1 year ago

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