Hi, and thanks for your interested in becoming a farmstay host with NZ Study Tours!
NZ Study Tours operates a variety of farmstay programs in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. One of these programs is to cater for International student group farmstays.
Student Groups Farmstays
Students are predominantly aged from 13 to 18. During their visit to New Zealand a 2 or 3 night farmstay will be included in their itinerary. 3-4 students stay at each farm depending on the group’s request and size.
During the Farmstay, hosts are required to;
Provide a relaxing family home environment.
Guests will be looking forward to staying with you and experiencing your farming lifestyle. A relaxed atmosphere without too many changes to your normal way of life is the best hosting environment.
Include the guests in the daily breakfast, lunch & dinner meals.
Include the guests in the daily breakfast, lunch & dinner meals. Include the guests in the daily breakfast, lunch & dinner meals. All meals during the guests stay at your home are included. If you are planning an outing you must still provide the meal. (e.g. lunch picnic)
Provide the guests with their own bedroom, comfortable bedding and adequate privacy.
Provide the guests with their own bedroom, comfortable bedding and adequate privacy.
A bed is required for every guest however they may share a room.
Involve the guests with farming work
The highlight of the Farmstay is to be involved with farm animals. This could be in any form from just moving stock and feeding out to helping in the milking or shearing sheds. If you know guests are coming you may like to save a special chore that you think would interest the guests for when they are staying with you.
Transport
Hosts are required to collect their guests on the arrival day and drop them back to designated meeting locations on the departure day.
Payments
Hosting fees are paid once the farmstay has been commenced. Fees are paid by internet banking. GST may be added and an GST invoice is required.
Arrivals and Departures
In most cases guest will arrive mid afternoon to evening on the first night and depart by mid morning on the final day.
Apply now or send us an enquiry
Police Vetting
Police vetting is required to be completed by all members of the household over the age of 18yrs. On the Police Vetting form, Page 1 is for Lets Homestay to complete. All you have to do is complete page 2 and then on page 3 enter your name, date and sign either digitally or print and sign.
A separate form for every person in your home over the age of 18yrs is required.