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ELISABETH
Portugal
Jul 8, 2019 - Jul 21, 2019
Australia - Brisbane (Dayboro) 46k, NW
Australia - QLD - Dayboro
ID : AU14136
Became a member in: 2011
Renewal Date: 30/Nov/2023
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Allen is a retired Assistant Commissioner/Paramedic (Queensland & Victorian Ambulance) who enjoys gardening, reading, the companionship of members of The Samford Mens Shed and the occasional golf game. Elaine also enjoys gardening and reading, craft, art, and catching up with friends for coffee mornings.
Fortunately, we both enjoy good health and have a keen sense of humour. We love to travel (anywhere we can: overseas, or within Australia in our caravan), we don't exercise as much as we should but we do like walking, enjoy good food, love all sports (especially Australian Rules Football and Cricket), and thoroughly enjoy live theatre, stage plays, and musicals.
Due to a promotion in Allen's work we shifted from Victoria to Queensland 30 years ago. We love Samford, surrounded by hills and the lush country side, the laid-back village life, and the nine months-of-the-year of outdoor living, picnics, and barbecues that are typical of the Queensland life-style.
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retirees (Retired)
We moved into our newly built house in September.
View of Samford Valley area
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a very clean, light, spacious and comfortable house set on one-third of an acre of land. The house is situated on top of a hill with lovely views of the surrounding mountains and neighbourhood. The kitchen and outdoor entertaining area overlook a tropical garden of bromeliads and palms. The house build was completed in September, 2022 and has an open living/dining/kitchen area, three bedrooms (one with ensuite), a study, a TV room, laundry and additional toilet.
If you love birds then you will enjoy the kookaburras, butcher-birds, magpies, galahs, cockatoos, corellas, and various lorikeets which fly in regularly to be either hand fed or eat from the feeders.
The small village of Dayboro is in a rural area set in the hills about 46kms outside Brisbane and contains a mix of historical buildings, restaurants, trendy cafes, shops, services and a local pub for casual dining. It is popular at weekends with tourists coming for a drive from Brisbane city. Some of the local sports available in the district include swimming, horse riding, and lawn bowls.
Dayboro is only a one hour drive to Queensland's finest beaches and tourist attractions e.g. Australia Zoo, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the Sunshine Coast; two hours to the Gold Coast; and only 15 minutes to scenic rainforest walks and waterfalls.
Brisbane City is an easy 60 minute drive by car and 15 minutes drive to the nearest railway station at Petrie.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Access for the disabled
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Dayboro is a beautiful, rural area surrounded by large hills and bushland. It is situated about an hour from Brisbane's CBD and is becoming a popular rural residential area. Many properties are set on large acreage of lush, green paddocks. Our neighbours are friends who would be only too willing to assist in making your holiday memorable.
The quaint Dayboro Village is small in size but has shades of yester-year. The locals are exceptionally friendly and welcoming to visitors to their small community. It has a very popular bakery, chemist, post office, swimming pool, IGA supermarket, and an historical hotel situated at the top end of the main street. It is very popular at weekends with 'tree-changers' from the metropolitan area visiting to enjoy the variety of eating places in a rural setting.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Dayboro has the charm of a small rural village. There are several cafes and restaurants, and the historical local Hotel has lovely meals. Due to Dayboro's good climate the majority of the eating places cater for outside dining. There are several boutique gift shops, Dayboro Art Gallery, and view the beautiful local arts & crafts at Hay Cottage.
A monthly market is held in the park in the centre of the Dayboro township.
There are many walking trails, bushwalking in the Mt. Mee State Forest, horse riding, four-wheel drive adventures, and leisurely pursuits including vineyards, picnic areas or feeding farm animals.
Our favourite restaurants
- The Dayboro Drop, 1/1 Heathwood Street, Dayboro 45421
- Mill Creek Cafe, Silverwood Cafe, The Old Storehouse
- Dayboro Crown Hotel, 1 Bradley Street, Dayboro
Cafés & bars
- Rendezvous Cafe, Gifts & Books, ,
- Johnny's Pizza Place
- Pitstop Cafe on Mt Mee
Special places to shop
- Westfield Northlakes Shopping Centre, Cnr Anzac Ave & North Lakes Drive, North Lakes, 4509
- Chermside Wesfield Shopping Centre, Chermside
- Strathpine Shopping Centre, 295 Gympie Road, Strathpine
Leisure and cultural activities
- Ocean View Estate Winery, 2557 Mount Mee Road, Ocean View
- Train to Brisbane CBD- Museums, Theatres
- Walks, cycling, horse-riding
Walks or jogging paths
- D'Aguillar National Park has many walks - Middle Kobble Creek Falls, Dayboro Loop; Lepidozamia road; Cedar Creek Galls via Cedar Creek Road.
- Piper Comanche Wreck, D'Aguillar National Park
- Bullocky Rest to Forgan Cove; Lake Samsonvale Nature Walk;
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
- Australia Zoo (Queensland No. 1 attraction)
- Montville Village, Montville
- Sunshine Coast attractions and seaside
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below -
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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