Mal & Pat
Australia
May 29, 2017 - Jul 6, 2017
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2018
Robyn and Mark have 2 adult twin daughters who have left Cairns to pursue careers. We like to travel a lot and enjoy adventures and outdoor life. Particularly we like coastal areas.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Robyn is a retired teacher and Mark is self-employed in his mechanical repairs business.
Mal & Pat
Australia
Scarlett
Belgium
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia | New Zealand | Western Australia, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Spacious 3 bedroom home high on the hills facing Cairns and the ocean. 2 living areas, 3.5 bathrooms and with extra private lounge/bedroom downstairs. Large front balcony with barbeque
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is very friendly and quite. we are on the crest of a hill with extensive views of the Cairns city, surrounding mountains and the Coral Sea.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Cairns is an international tourist destination. The Great Barrier Reef is easily accessed here. There are some beautiful islands within easy reach such as Green Island and Fitzroy Island. Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands are within a short driving distance.The Daintree National Park is a few hours away. The international airport enable short flight times to other interesting destinations such as Bali, Singapore, New Zealand and of course, all major cities in australia. A wide variety of tourist trips are available: Reef trips with snorkeling or scuba diving, adventure activities such as canyoning, abseiling, mountain biking, white water rafting, hiking and camping trips up into the wilderness of The Daintree or Cape York Peninsula. A number of cruises also dock in Cairns so that there is opportunities to also visit Papua New Guinea.
There are many more day trips of interest than just those listed below. Visit the northern Beaches of Trinity Beach or Palm Cove. There is Cable Skiing at Smithfield and Sugarworld Water Slide Park at Edmonton. There are beautiful freshwater rivers to drive to for picnics and bush experiences. There are wildlife parks to see our unusual native animals.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us that our house is treated as you would your own home treated. Please leave it clean and tidy as you will find it on your arrival.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2018
Robyn and Mark have 2 adult twin daughters who have left Cairns to pursue careers. We like to travel a lot and enjoy adventures and outdoor life. Particularly we like coastal areas.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Science / Research
MoreLessProfession
Robyn is a retired teacher and Mark is self-employed in his mechanical repairs business.
Mal & Pat
Australia
Scarlett
Belgium
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