Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2021
We’re Aussies, baby boomers, professionals, semi-retired, parents, grandparents and passionate, independent travellers who love exploring the world, preferably on foot. Three years ago we downsized to build a new, smaller home we could ‘lock, leave, swap and share’ to help realise our travel dreams.
He’s mad about cycling and music, she loves photography and the arts.
Our new love is kayaking and although we live beside amazing waterways we’ve paddled as far afield as New Zealand and Alaska.
But our first-love is trekking and tramping, hiking and bush-walking.
Over the last ten years we have walked some of the world’s greatest trails in its highest mountain ranges and lots of lesser-known paths too.
Mother Nature never disappoints which only makes us dream of more.
If Australia is on your horizon we look forward to hearing from you.
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Media / PR (Anne) Senior Management (Hop)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Feb 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021 | Wanaka, New Zealand | Cromwell, New Zealand | Arrowtown, New Zealand |
Feb 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021 | Queenstown, New Zealand | Gibbston, New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
It’s just ten minutes from our three-year old townhouse to Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headlands and Maroochydore beaches and some of the best surf, sun and sand on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
If you’re dreaming of travelling for a summer 2021 beach holiday or just to escape the blues next winter—please read on!
We’re Aussies but we think of ourselves as QueeNZlanders! We love Queensland and we love NZ's Otago. Just as soon as we can travel again, we’re looking to lock in an exchange or multiple exchanges (reciprocal or not) around Wanaka / Arrowtown / Cardrona / Cromwell for up to 3 months from February to April 2021. Our home may also be available in July 2021 – TBC – which simply means we’d love to hear from you.
Buderim is a leafy residential suburb on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. It’s 15 minutes to the regional center, 20 minutes to our local airport and an hour to Brisbane International Airport and the city.
Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's 'Australia Zoo' is 30 minutes away and world heritage listed Fraser Island is 2 hours to the north. A little further on is the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
Natural beauty surrounds us which means surfing, paddling, fishing, hiking, cycling, golfing or just kicking back in the great outdoors is the place to be.
You can count on the sun shining 261 days per year and more, overnights rarely dipping below 10' C and the ocean always an inviting 25' C or thereabouts. All this makes the Sunshine Coast a favourite, year-round holiday destination and a very special place to live.
We’ve built our home to enjoy this great climate and the lifestyle that comes with it. We’d love to share it with you.
Our two-story home features the following -
Ground floor
Large, air-conditioned open plan living area that flows on to a deck
Streamlined, fully equipped kitchen
Air-conditioned master bedroom with walk-in robe and en-suite
Deck, internal courtyard, powder room
Fully equipped laundry adjacent to open-air drying area
Internal access from double garage
Private entry via a pergola covered sitting area.
Upstairs
Comfy retreat area with smart TV
Air-conditioned bedroom with king bed that splits into 2 king-single beds.
Bathroom and separate toilet.
Car and 2 sea-kayaks negotiable.
We’ve built our home to enjoy the Sunshine Coast's great climate and the lifestyle that comes with it. We’d love to share it with you.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is in a quiet, residential cul-de-sac and is surrounded by friendly neighbours and tall gum trees. A rainforest sanctuary, criss-crossed with walking tracks, adjoins our eastern boundary and kangaroos, kookaburras and brightly coloured parrots are regular visitors.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Buderim — a leafy, hilltop residential suburb on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast — is 10 minutes to the beach and 15 minutes to the regional centre of Maroochydore. Our local airport is 20 minutes away and its an hour to Brisbane International Airport and Brisbane city.
Buderim Village is welcoming and relaxed. It boasts great food and coffee, restaurants and speciality shopping and is home to parks and nature reserves criss crossed with walking trails.
Famed crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo is 30 minutes from Buderim and access to world heritage listed Fraser Island 2 hours to the north. A little further is the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
Natural beauty surrounds Buderim making surfing, paddling, fishing, hiking, cycling, golfing or just kicking back in the great outdoors the place to be.
You can count on the sun shining 261 days per year and more, overnights rarely dipping below 10’c and the ocean always an inviting 25c or thereabouts. All this makes the Sunshine Coast a favourite, year-round holiday destination and a very special place to live.
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
We love and value our home and expect to exchange with those who will love and value it too.
Its a home for adults so no kids, no pets and no parties.
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Jul/2021
We’re Aussies, baby boomers, professionals, semi-retired, parents, grandparents and passionate, independent travellers who love exploring the world, preferably on foot. Three years ago we downsized to build a new, smaller home we could ‘lock, leave, swap and share’ to help realise our travel dreams.
He’s mad about cycling and music, she loves photography and the arts.
Our new love is kayaking and although we live beside amazing waterways we’ve paddled as far afield as New Zealand and Alaska.
But our first-love is trekking and tramping, hiking and bush-walking.
Over the last ten years we have walked some of the world’s greatest trails in its highest mountain ranges and lots of lesser-known paths too.
Mother Nature never disappoints which only makes us dream of more.
If Australia is on your horizon we look forward to hearing from you.
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
Media / PR (Anne) Senior Management (Hop)
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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