Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 09/Aug/2022
We are retired professionals who love the outdoors and independent travel. We have had 15 successful exchanges and we were on the British Channel 4 Home from Home show some years back. Our main focus for 2018, 19 is New Zealand. We can accommodate non simultaneous exchange as we have a caravan and family a couple of hours away. Our most recent overseas trips were St America, 2014, and Alaska 2015, each for 2 months , Iceland , Scananavia & Russia in 2017. Our dates are flexible.
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
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Retired Secondary Arts Teachers. (Retired)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Bunbury WA, Australia | South West, Western Australia, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have been HomeLink members since 2004, having enjoyed 15 exchanges to date and look forward to many more! (Gold Members)
Coffs Harbour is conveniently situated halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. The sub tropical climate is ideal for all outdoor activities including World heritage National Parks,golf courses,whale watching,fishing,surfing and diving. There is a wide range of quality International cuisine and casual dining at outdoor cafes and resorts.
Our home is at Korora, the beach at the end of the street. We have a range of camping, fishing, golfing and mtn bikes available for use.
We are experienced Homelinkers having travelled in UK, Europe, USA, Canada & Australia. Our main interest for future exchanges include beaches & lakes (diving, fishing & relaxing) mountains (skiing & hiking), and places with historical & cultural diversity. We would consider exchanging our home for a camper van. Hawaii-Big Island. Western Aust South West, Queensland-Airlie Beach,Islands. New Zealand Oct, Nov 2018 or Feb, March 2019. The plan is to travel both islands for approx 6 weeks. (Our previous trip was in 1974 on a motorbike & small tent!)
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is quiet, suburban, on the nth side of Coffs Harbour. Beach access at the end of the street, close proximity to all amenities, hiking in the rainforest just 3 klm west. Several species of native birds visit us daily.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Nearby tourist attractions include the Jetty, Marina & Muttonbird Island Track, Dolphin Magic Marine Pool. Big Banana, Bruxner Park Lookout, The Coastal Walking track which links beaches from Red Rock(nth) to Sawtell (sth). Several restaurants on the Jetty strip offer local & international cuisine. Further west is the quaint town of Bellingen, famous for its markets and restaurants and Dorrigo featuring many bush walks, waterfalls and native flora and fauna. There are several Galleries in the area.
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: 2005
Renewal Date: 09/Aug/2022
We are retired professionals who love the outdoors and independent travel. We have had 15 successful exchanges and we were on the British Channel 4 Home from Home show some years back. Our main focus for 2018, 19 is New Zealand. We can accommodate non simultaneous exchange as we have a caravan and family a couple of hours away. Our most recent overseas trips were St America, 2014, and Alaska 2015, each for 2 months , Iceland , Scananavia & Russia in 2017. Our dates are flexible.
Affinities
Golf,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Retired Secondary Arts Teachers. (Retired)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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