• carefully-selected friendly  Auckland homestay families
• all homestay families one bus or train ride from your school or place of work
• homestay families of all kinds - you tell us which kind of family you would like
• your best value for money
• a great way for you to learn real New Zealand English
• your access to the best aspects of the New Zealand lifestyle
• homestay host families for high school students and English language students
• homestay host families for student tour groups

Are you looking for a friendly, welcoming family to stay with in Auckland?

Do you prefer a family in a specific area of Auckland city?

Do you have a clear idea of the kind of family that will suit you best?

Do you worry about having to stay with a family that does not really suit you?

Hello.  My name is Barbara Takase, and I’m the Director of Hippo Homestay in Auckland.  For more than 20 years I have enjoyed helping overseas students and visitors make the most of their time in Auckland by getting to know some of our warm, fun-loving, Auckland families.

Staying with a friendly homestay host family is one of the best ways to improve your English. 

And New Zealand homestay families are known for their warm welcome and genuine interest in overseas people. 

 With Hippo Homestay you can make specific detailed requests about the kind of family you would like to have.  Would you prefer a family with children? But not little children or babies?  Would you prefer a family who are interested in sports and the outdoors?  Or a family who are keen churchgoers?  Just let us know and we’ll do our best to match your requirements. With Hippo Homestay, you’ll be able to tell us what part of Auckland city you’d like to stay in, and we will do our best to locate a family for you close to that area. 

And with Hippo Homestay, you’ll be able to decide when it’s time to change to a different family.