WWOOF

...as I have mentioned before is a volunteering program where Willed Workers can work on Organic Farms. Depending on your host, you can have anything between an intense working experience while living in a shed, or a bed-and-breakfast luxury stay.

I was incredibly lucky with my first WWOOFing experience.

Up in the Golden Bay, near the edge of the Abel Tasman Park, my hosts have built a Mediterranean guest-house and restaurant which they run with their two daughters and a few helpers.

I am staying for a week in my own cabin, have my own kitchen and can pick my own apples and avocados. The work is incredibly simple, just maintaining the Inn and serving the guests, occasional gardening and dish-washing, no sweat.



The beach is just two minutes from the orchard. There are caves to explore, little shops and cafés nearby...

Unfortunately we also have heavy, heavy rain that won't be clearing up for two days, so I'll be catching up on my reading and enjoying the pleasant change in privacy.

At least the rain clouds look cool running over the hills.

Here's an impression of my stay:

My little home

Their oldest daughter sleeps in this campervan (and I get the cute little cabin?)

Kept spotless by the best WWOOFer ever

The hosts have their own house on the property

Aaaand my crib from outside