Harvey & Denise
New Zealand
Mar 2, 2016 - Mar 16, 2016
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Registered Nurse / Retired Psychologist (Retired)
Harvey & Denise
New Zealand
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a comfortable open style plan with all modern appliances. It has 2 queen bedrooms, study, hobby room, lounge, family and dining rooms, ensuite on master bedroom, bathroom, it has fans in every room, is air conditioned/heated, with Wifi, DVD and many books available.
There is an tiled outdoor entertainment area with a gas BBQ and heated jacuzzi (spa) our home is situated in a tropical, well kept garden with table and chairs where we enjoy our morning and afternoon tea and the beautiful Queensland weather. At the front of the house is a double garage and shade sails.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
A quiet cul -de -sac of residential free standing houses with gardens, there is not any traffic passing through. There is woodlands at the end of our street with a sealed walking path, a corner store is only a short walk away. A bus and light rail service is within walking distance to go to Southport, Broadbeach or to Helensvale station.
We are 8 kilometres from Surfers Paradise and the surf beaches of the Gold Coast. The Surfer's Paradise esplanade has twice weekly evening markets and there are several Farmer's Markets on the Gold Coast on weekends.
Nearby the Broadwater is protected from the ocean by Stradbroke Island and offers many water sporting activities.
The Gold Coast has every amenity, including a Casino, numerous theme parks, countless restaurants, public parks and gardens, factory outlets for designer shopping, and all conveniences.
We are approximately 50mins drive on a four lane motorway and 10 minutes from an electric train system that reaches Brisbane.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
It is only a short drive to the beach and broadwater with cafes, restaurants, shops, swimming areas and bars and clubs. An Arts Centre with a gallery, theatre and cinema is 15 mins away. There are several theme parks within a 20 minute drive, including Sea World, Movie World, Dream World and Water World. About a 40 minute drive south on the motorway will take you to Currumbin Bird Sanctuary, David Fleary Wildlife Park and Burleigh Heads National Park. Brisbane is a 45 minute drive to the north or one hour on the train.
An hours drive to the west is Tambourine Mountain and Eagle Heights with several wineries, art and craft galleries and cafe's. A pleasant day's outing south you will find the popular surfing town of Byron Bay and the "alternative" town of Nimbin with several villages of arts and crafts, tropical fruits and coffee plantations along the way. A choice of several golf courses are only another 20 minutes away.
We prefer our car is not used for long trips.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No smoking please.
No pets please
Prefer no children
Car exchange available
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2020
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
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Registered Nurse / Retired Psychologist (Retired)
Harvey & Denise
New Zealand
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