Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a retired couple who enjoy good health and exploring the world. We have 4 adult children and live in a gated community, in a town called Whakamaru which is in the middle of the North Island of NZ. Our home is 300sqm and built 8 years ago. We have an acre of land and the community is a working farm with cows. We also have a heated 12m swimming pool.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Psychologists (Retired)
Our pets
Cat
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
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Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is necessary
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large 4 bedroom house 300sqm with 4 double bedrooms, private swimming pool in gated community. Views over Lake and close to
Whakamaru dam.
The planting and landscaping of the section is ongoing and as the section is very large we are continuing to plant and develop it over time.
We have view and access to Lake Whakamaru with private boat ramp, pavilion and children’s playground as part of the farm.
It is a working farm of beef cattle, with the farmer moving cows around the fields.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a gated community surrounded by a working cattle farm.
With a shared pavilion, tennis court and boat ramp available.
Taupo is the closest town which is 40mibs away by car.
We are on the Waikato Bike trail, very popular cycling area. Lots of bush walks around.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Lots of walks and cycle trails nearby. The gated community we live in has 30 houses and is on 600 acres, there are lots of walks within the farm which has its own waterfall. The closest shops are 20 min drive (Tokoroa) where there are supermarkets etc and best restaurants and shopping is in Taupo which is 40 min drive away . We are also about 50 mins drive from Rotorua which is tourist hub of north island with hot pools, thermal attractions etc.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us to find our house as we left it, clean and tidy. As we live in a small gated community it is important to respect other members and parties or large gatherings, loud music not encouraged.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a retired couple who enjoy good health and exploring the world. We have 4 adult children and live in a gated community, in a town called Whakamaru which is in the middle of the North Island of NZ. Our home is 300sqm and built 8 years ago. We have an acre of land and the community is a working farm with cows. We also have a heated 12m swimming pool.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Psychologists (Retired)
Our pets
Cat
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