Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2017
Retirees - ex Rhodesians. Tony been in Australia since 1971 Diane since 2007. Tony ex RAF (63/70) Navigator on Canberras followed by a commercial career in senior management in Australia. Also been a townhouse builder/developer. Diane spent her life in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe teaching, retiring in 2006 as Head of a school in Chipinge, Zimbabwe.
We have both owned B&B's and travelled a lot. 8 exchanges so far. We love food, wine, socialising and travelling. Diane is now a professional speaker and has written two books on Positive Attitude. "Dare to Live- Trust Yourself" and "Get a Life- Dare to Succeed" .
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Construction
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Retired (Retired)
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Tasmania, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
SEEKING EXCHANGE TO ENGLAND 2018
We are located on beautiful Bribie Island an hour North of Brisbane and an hour South of the Sunshine Coast.
The house backs on to what seems like a golf course but is in fact National Park. 4klm due East of the house is woorim and the surf beach.
Our home - 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom , 2 toilets, modern lowset (bungalow) home built of brick with a tin roof.
Separate entry, large living room
Separate kitchen and dining area.
Separate laundry.
Huge covered patio with gas BBQ
Overlooking National Park..
Queen size beds in two bedrooms
Bed 3 is used as a study.
Separate bathroom.
Ceiling fans in all rooms.
Bed 1 and living area with reverse cycle air conditioners -cooling and heating
Guests have unlimited use of the car a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer VR automatic
Great access to surf beach at Woorim and a Pumicestone Passage calm water ( the sea between the mainland and the island)
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge.
Plenty of cafes, coffee shops, eateries shopping centres etc. Full medical facilities.
25 minutes to Caboolture railway station - main line North and to Brisbane.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Bribie Island has a population of 14,000. We have a great demographic mix of ages. The average age is 58 however there are 2800 school children on the island with 3 schools. Our streets are wide, we have wonderful neighbours and all amenities required.
We back on to a National Park - no fire danger as the tree line is some 100 metres to the East.
We have Kangaroos , Wallabies and Bush Turkeys roaming.
The island is all but flat so good for walking and cycling. We can walk to Pumicestone passage in 25 minutes.
We do have a cinema.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Just a great location to live in.
Our favourite restaurants
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We will treat your home as we do ours and look after it accordingly. The same goes for our car which will have been serviced as required.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2024
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2017
Retirees - ex Rhodesians. Tony been in Australia since 1971 Diane since 2007. Tony ex RAF (63/70) Navigator on Canberras followed by a commercial career in senior management in Australia. Also been a townhouse builder/developer. Diane spent her life in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe teaching, retiring in 2006 as Head of a school in Chipinge, Zimbabwe.
We have both owned B&B's and travelled a lot. 8 exchanges so far. We love food, wine, socialising and travelling. Diane is now a professional speaker and has written two books on Positive Attitude. "Dare to Live- Trust Yourself" and "Get a Life- Dare to Succeed" .
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Construction
MoreLessProfession
Retired (Retired)
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