We loved every peaceful minute at the Straddie exchange. We could walk to the shops, great coffee and gelati all with amazing views. Even a fabulous o...
Read More...Philippa & Allan
France
Sep 29, 2018 - Nov 6, 2018
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 31/Aug/2020
We are a retired married couple with two grown daughters who live independently.
We have five grandchildren. Paul is a carpenter and I worked as a senior secretary.
Philippa & Allan
France
Peter & Dale
Australia
We loved every peaceful minute at the Straddie exchange. We could walk to the shops, great coffee and gelati all with amazing views. Even a fabulous o...
Read More...We loved every peaceful minute at the Straddie exchange. We could walk to the shops, great coffee and gelati all with amazing views. Even a fabulous organic food store. Hope on the ferry and you are a million miles away. We would go again in a heartbeat.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
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Hospitality Exchange Offered
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have a comfortable highset home with pool which is an easy walk to local restaurants, shopping centres and public transport. 20 mins to CBD Brisbane with major cultural and tourist attractions. 30 mins drive to picturesque national parks - bush and mountains. 1 hr drive to Gold Coast(south) or Sunshine Coast (north). Use of our (manual) Nissan Pulsar car for local exploration.
Also available is our comfortable, 3 brm house at Pt Lookout, Stradbroke Island* which is minutes walk from beautiful beaches, shops, pub, restaurants.
Brisbane is the sub-tropical capital of Queensland - 'the sunshine state'. It is a modern city with a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. Brisbane faces Moreton Bay which has numerous unspoiled islands including Stradbroke Island*.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is within easy distance of the inner city but with numerous parks and recreation areas. Train and bus services as well as large shopping centres are within walking distance. Our small, local shopping centre has numerous cafes and restaurants. Semi-rural suburbs and national parks are a short drive away.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We often walk to Mitchelton, a local shopping centre which is lined with small cafes/coffee shops. Southbank parklands, a popular destination
for people all over Brisbane, can be reached on the train. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the huge 'beach/swimming pool', lush gardens and eateries and the location on the banks of the Brisbane River. Nearby along the riverbank is the 'cultural precinct' with the Performing Arts Centre, Museum, State Library and Gallery of Modern Art - all striking modern buildings with engaging cultural programs.
For a complete contrast, you can drive for 20-30 mins to Brisbane Forest Park, Mts Glorious and Samson as well as the rural hamlet of Samford for bushwalks, beautiful scenery, country markets and produce.
The Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as the mountain resorts of Mt Tamborine, Beechmont, Springbrook and O'Reillys are all about an hour's
drive from Brisbane.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
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: 2012
Renewal Date: 31/Aug/2020
We are a retired married couple with two grown daughters who live independently.
We have five grandchildren. Paul is a carpenter and I worked as a senior secretary.
Philippa & Allan
France
Peter & Dale
Australia
We loved every peaceful minute at the Straddie exchange. We could walk to the shops, great coffee and gelati all with amazing views. Even a fabulous o...
Read More...We loved every peaceful minute at the Straddie exchange. We could walk to the shops, great coffee and gelati all with amazing views. Even a fabulous organic food store. Hope on the ferry and you are a million miles away. We would go again in a heartbeat.
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