Matthew
Australia
Mar 31, 2016 - Sep 30, 2016
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 30/Nov/2020
Additional languages spoken
French, German
Affinities
Bridge
Affiliations
Retirees
Profession
Retired (Retired)
Matthew
Australia
Ken & Rive
Canada
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Magnetic Island is just a 20 minute ferry from Townsville. This lovely holiday home was built in the 60's by a mining executive as a tropical escape from inland Australia. The main home has very large spacious rooms, with wall to wall louvre windows, ceiling fans and air conditioning. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a very large kitchen, dining and lounge room. There is a plunge Spa Pool and a covered outdoor patio area with lounge setting, dining table and barbeque. It is surrounded by a tropical garden with visiting cockatoos, kingfishers, naughty kangaroos, and Henk and Myra, the resident curlews who claim to be the rightful owners of the property.
Also, separately listed, SYDNEY HARBOURSIDE Townhouse: listing AU2341B. Also (unlisted), AVOCA BEACH Apartment: 2hrs north of Sydney on NSW Central Coast. Comfortable, spacious, large deck with ocean glimpses. Located in village, just 2 minutes walk to beach.
All our homes are clean, well maintained, and have all modern conveniences. They are situated in very good locations.
Type
House - single floor/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Magnetic Island is a picturesque island located in Far North Queensland, situated off the coast from Townsville. It is about 340Km south of Cairns, and 340 north of the Whitsunday Islands group. It sits within the Great Barrier Reef, and is a World Heritage listed island surrounded by maritime reserves. It is known for its huge granite rocks and headlands protecting many little bays and beaches. It is not a resort island. More than two thousand people live on "Maggie" as it is fondly known, and it has a strong community, hiding away in villages and retreats. The Island has a unique character and mix of people. It is popular for bush walking, swimming, snorkeling, diving and just plain relaxing in the tropics.
Our house, Cap Vilano, is in Arcadia, one of the 4 small coastal villages on the Island. It is a short walk to Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. A local bus runs regularly between the ferry terminal and the villages. There are regular passenger and car ferry services to Townsville on the mainland.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Short walk to the beach, including Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Nearby restaurants, cafes, weekly markets, snorkelling, scuba diving, bush walks, etc. Short drive to other beach-side villages,
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 30/Nov/2020
Additional languages spoken
French, German
Affinities
Bridge
Affiliations
Retirees
Profession
Retired (Retired)
Matthew
Australia
Ken & Rive
Canada
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