Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 10/Nov/2020
We are retired school teachers. We have three married children and five grandchildren. We love to travel; to meet people; and to explore new places. We are keen photographers and love kayaking and motorcycling. We have taught in Canada and the USA on teacher exchanges and in Myanmar. Over the years we have hosted many international exchange students. We respect people and their belongings. We will look after your home as if it were ours.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees
Profession
Teachers (Retired)
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Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is an open planned house on an elevated, forested 10 acres (4.5Ha) with extensive views of the Solitary Islands and the Pacific Ocean. Wallabies and a wide variety of birds are frequent visitors to the gardens. We are approximately 3 kilometres from the the beach by road. It is a 5 kilometre drive to Woolgoolga, our nearest shopping centre, where you will find supermarkets, banks, restaurants, cafes etc.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Sandy Beach is a coastal village 20 kms north of Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales. It is situated in a popular tourist area with a subtropical climate & beautiful sandy beaches which fringe the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Our home is approximately 3 kilometres from the the beach by road. It is a 5 kilometre drive to Woolgoolga, our nearest shopping centre where you will find supermarkets, banks, restaurants, cafes etc.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Sandy Beach is a beautiful quiet beach. You are often the only person in sight. We have surfboards for the use of our guests. Great surfing to be had at many beaches along the coast, all within 10kms.
Whale watching in season from the headlands or from special boats out of Coffs Harbour.
Rainforest walks in the hinterland. A variety of good golf courses in the area.
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
No pets or smoking please. We love children but please have them respect our home and belongings.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 10/Nov/2020
We are retired school teachers. We have three married children and five grandchildren. We love to travel; to meet people; and to explore new places. We are keen photographers and love kayaking and motorcycling. We have taught in Canada and the USA on teacher exchanges and in Myanmar. Over the years we have hosted many international exchange students. We respect people and their belongings. We will look after your home as if it were ours.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees
Profession
Teachers (Retired)
Our personal links
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