Ocean front lifestyle, Mackay, Whitsundays

Australia - Queensland - MACKAY

Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,From the top verandah
From the top verandah
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Setting for recent family wedding
Setting for recent family wedding
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Sunset drinks from the pool Dry Bar
Sunset drinks from the pool Dry Bar
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,So many different sunset colours!
So many different sunset colours!
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Lounge / Dining / Kitchen Area
Lounge / Dining / Kitchen Area
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Lounge / Dining / Kitchen Area
Lounge / Dining / Kitchen Area
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Music & Games Room
Music & Games Room
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Ensuite in downstairs double bedroom
Ensuite in downstairs double bedroom
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Shared bathroom upstairs
Shared bathroom upstairs
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Double bedroom upstairs
Double bedroom upstairs
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Single bedroom upstairs (now a double as well)
Single bedroom upstairs (now a double as well)
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Master bedroom upstairs
Master bedroom upstairs
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Master bedroom ensuite upstairs
Master bedroom ensuite upstairs
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Top Verandah
Top Verandah
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Top Verandah
Top Verandah
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Pool and Entertainment Area
Pool and Entertainment Area
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Pool and Entertainment Area
Pool and Entertainment Area
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Moon over Slade Point from Blacks Beach - low tide
Moon over Slade Point from Blacks Beach - low tide
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,"Wheel of Fire Waterhole" Finch Hatton Gorge
"Wheel of Fire Waterhole" Finch Hatton Gorge
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Access to Whitsunday Islands and Beaches
Access to Whitsunday Islands and Beaches
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Access to the Great Barrier Reef
Access to the Great Barrier Reef
Home exhange in,Australia,MACKAY,Kangaroos on the Beach @ Cape Hillsborough at Dawn
Kangaroos on the Beach @ Cape Hillsborough at Dawn
  • Sleeping capacity8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 13, 2025 Open to all destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We are experienced home exchangers following our swaps in Switzerland, Canada, the US, UK, Norway and The Netherlands. Our exchange families and ours have all had great experiences. We really enjoy our travels and love exchanging, learning about different countries and cultures and meeting their people.

We live in a spacious home right on the oceanfront. Our home has ocean views across Slade Bay with a lawn leading down to the water. The home has been built for the tropical aspect and to make the best of the ocean views. The large outdoor BBQ / entertainment area leads onto the ocean side pool with spectacular views from pool side or the upstairs bedrooms and verandah.

All living areas and bedrooms are air conditioned with three bedrooms located on the upstairs level (main with en-suite) and one on the lower floor (with en-suite).

With the world opened up, we are travelling again. Tim has just started a new job at the end of 2023 so we will probably not travel overseas again until December 2024 / January 2025 for a month when Sandra will have our long Summer School break and Tim will have annual leave. For non-simultaneous exchanges before then, we also have a three bedroom holiday home up in the rainforest town of Eungella, right next to the Eungella national Park with lots of cool creekm swimming holes, rainforest hikes and the world famous Platypus's in Broken River.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Security / Doorman
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Boat available
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Private Pool
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • Pool / Billiard Table
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)
  • Use of boat

Setting

  • Waterfront
  • Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

We live in a lovely tropical absolute ocean front setting . Very friendly neighbours and plenty of amenities close by. Mackay is a large regional city in tropical North Queensland with access to some of the best beaches, islands and sailing grounds in Australia. We also have a modern airport with various airlines providing direct flights to the Australian capital cities of Brisbane and Melbourne and the Queensland cities of Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Rockhampton. There are also connecting flights through our state capital Brisbane to the other Australian state capitals of Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Darwin and Canberra as well as to various regional Australian airports.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Mackay is also 1.5 hours drive to the tourist destination of Airlie Beach and the beautiful tropical Whitsunday islands, access to the southern Whitsunday Islands also from the Mackay Marina and Harbour which is just 5 minutes away. There are also mountain rainforest National Parks west around the village of Eungella, accessed through the cane farming areas of the beautiful Pioneer Valley.

Mackay Airport is a busy transport hub with daily direct flights to Brisbane (1hr 10min) with connections to all Australian state and regional capitals

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


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 Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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