Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2019
A Permanent Resident of New Zealand, I've been here for 8 years and now consider it home. I have travelled extensively in Europe and look forward to seeing more of New Zealand and the rest of the world.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
The Arts
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Artist & ex-teacher (Retired)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Wellington, New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Contemporary 4 bedrooom home with wonderful mountain and lake views across Lake Taupo to the volcanoes of the Central Plateau. The house is two storey and has two double bedrooms, (one 5' and one 6', which can be split into two singles) a sitting room and bathroom with shower on the ground floor. Also a large double garage and laundry. Upstairs is the main sitting room with fabulous lake and mountain views to the front and garden views to the rear. The kitchen is also located on this floor which leads directly outside to a great deck with BBQ. There is also another double bedroom (5' bed) with it own ensuite bathroom, with separate bath and shower.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is in the sought after area of town, well established and a mix of old and new properties. It is just 2km from the town centre and has a small shopping parade close by, along with a very popular pub/restaurant which serves great meals. It is a 5 minute walk downhill to the lake front where there is a paved walk extending some 5 miles, along with a beach and natural thermal hot streams. Taupo is a great centre if you enjoy outdoor activities, cycling is extremely well catered for, as is hiking/tramping. It is a popular tourist centre and has all the amenities you would associate with that.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our home is only a 25 minute stroll along the lakefront into the centre of town. There are also many attractions within a 2 hour range, by car. We are midway between Auckland and Wellington, both of them being easily accessibly by either car or plane.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have operated a Bed and Breakfast Business from our home for the past 8 years and are set up well for guests. We have our own private bedroom and sitting room and these will be off-limits, however the rest of our house and garden is available and is very spacious and comfortable.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2019
A Permanent Resident of New Zealand, I've been here for 8 years and now consider it home. I have travelled extensively in Europe and look forward to seeing more of New Zealand and the rest of the world.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
The Arts
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Artist & ex-teacher (Retired)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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