We are a kiwi couple in our 20s from Auckland, New Zealand and are traveling up the west coast. Both love the outdoors and exploring new places. I work in the retail sector, while Isaac works in the construction industry as a builder/ project manager.
I has a passion for horticultural and grow bonsai and cactus back home, While Isaac has a passion for doing up retro furniture.

We live an active lifestyle, bush trekking, swimming, on our weekends we always have a few projects that need doing, furniture and a lot of gardening, we like to party too, meeting new people and sharing life experiences.

like to experience new things, live life to the fullest, go off the beaten track and explore.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people through CS would be great, I had the most amazing experience doing it with my friends a few years ago up in Portland, OR - Vancouver, BC, we had a blast and made some really good friends out of it :D

Interests

Isaac (right) is into architecture and design and likes doing up old furniture.
Jared (left) has a passion for nature, and grows bonsai back home. (mad on plants, bonsai and growing stuff)
We both like photography, Art, craft beer, kayaking, and a range of outdoor activities,
we eat quite healthy back home, but stuff that were on holiday and all I want now is another burger, and a huge steak :D

• arts
• architecture
• design
• photography
• diy
• beer
• partying
• gardening
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• track and field
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

A broad range of music, including drum and base, jazz, house and dance music
in fact there is not a lot we don't like.

Movies: action, comedy, drama, and thrillers.

Teach, Learn, Share

We come from a place where DIY is part of everyday life, if you want gardening growing tips, or need some advice on fixing up the house you are talking to the right people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

good sense of humour, all sorts of weird and wonderful stories from back home, gardening knowledge,
Snacks from NZ too :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, French Polynesia, Japan, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Zimbabwe