Homestay Auckland, New Zealand

5.0
10 reviews10

Home & building help on semi-rural property in lovely New Zealand

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.
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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.
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.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Come help out on our gorgeous property & have your own room or self contained one bedroom apartment to live in! We are looking for some building help around our rural property on the edge of Auckland. Our next project is building a retaining fence. We're open to host an individual or couple. We live on a two hectare property only 30 minutes from the centre of Auckland city central in New Zealand. Available immediately & through summer.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 50 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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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 15. Life on land
  • 7 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 10. Reduced inequalities

France

5

Thanks again to Grâce and Johan for their hospitality! It's a wonderful family that includes you in their life. They always make sure you lack nothing. Regarding work, the hours are flexible, and the tasks requested are not too difficult. If you have difficulty with something, Grâce or Johan will not hesitate to teach you. Thanks again and happy New Year ☺️.

14 days ago

Spain

5

Grace and Johan are an incredibly kind and sweet family, they always made me feel comfortable and welcome. Moreover, they were really flexible, which allowed me to do all the paperwork I needed to work legally in NZ. They also provided me with a bedroom and for most part of my stay I had a bathroom for myself. Spending time with them and Xander, the cutest boy I've met (and of course Tui) has been a pleasure, and I feel really grateful that I cross paths with them. Thank you for everything and I hope you have a great New Year!

16 days ago

Germany

5

Grace and Johan (and little Xander) were so welcoming and friendly. I felt totally comfortable! I had my own private studio which was equipped with everything I needed but I was also welcome to spend time in their big house. They were always approachable for any concerns I might have, including tasks and hours. Thank you for a wonderful first worldpackers experience! 😊 For other people considering this stay I would really recommend having a car because it was sometimes not easy to get places independently, at times when Grace and Johan aren't available to give you a lift.

26 days ago

Argentina

5

Grace and Johan are incredibly kind, creating a welcoming atmosphere that truly felt like home, including Joy, their adorable pet. And… Pandaman... the joy of the house, the charming and amusing baby, was an experience I will cherish. Despite my limited knowledge of English, they showed exceptional patience. The flexibility in schedules reflects their openness and kindness. I highly recommend them! I am grateful for the wonderful time shared with this lovely family.

about 1 month ago


Grace replied

We loved hosting Maria Isabel (Isa). She was especially amazing at helping with our 12 month old. He loves her! She helped with him in mornings and evenings, playing with him and feeding him etc. However she was also great at helping with other tasks on the property. We were building a fence one day, and she jumped in to help. She's great at thinking ahead and being proactive. We definitely recommend Isa :)

Estonia

5

We had the most amazing time with Grace, Johan, Tui and little Xander. It was above expectations. They were really helpful with our personal matters and so flexible so we could have the perfect schedule. We could not have hoped for a better first experience with worldpackers then with them. We got to see a glimpse of the everyday life of a young Kiwi family whos life had been turned upside down with home repairs and restructuring. It was our pleasure to help them to give them back their living space and for Xander to have a place he can call home.

about 1 month ago


Grace replied

We really enjoyed having Mark and Gerli at our place! They were so helpful, and worked hard. Mark had some extra skills when it came to building which was great, and Gerli was also great at getting in there and doing any jobs that needed doing, whether it was painting, gardening or building. They were also both really lovely with our 12 month old and he loved playing with both of them. They're easy to get on with and they work hard, we definitely recommend them if you have the opportunity to host them.

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