Leafy estuary outlook in Tauranga, NZ

New Zealand - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Home exhange in,New Zealand,Tauranga,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Tauranga,View from the deck to the estuary over our garden
View from the deck to the estuary over our garden
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Tauranga,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Tauranga,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Tauranga,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Pet Care Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Teddington, UK

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Our 3 bedroom family home is in a leafy suburb with superb views over the Waikareao Estuary. One of my joys is to have a morning coffee on the deck absorbing the quiet and beauty. It is very much a family home including a large selection of toys and a big garden with trampoline to keep the younger ones entertained. We are a family with 2 boys who enjoy bike rides together and time on the beach so we have plenty of equipment to borrow from a stand up paddle board to boogie boards for the family.
The home is all on one level with a new kitchen, 2 smaller bedrooms off a small corridor with a door which is useful for when you want the kids to bed before you. In one room there are single bunk beds and in the other a king single with a pull out bed underneath. The main bedroom is down the hallway with a separate toilet and bathroom.
The large living room opens onto a deck with BBQ and plenty of seating and also a side wraparound balcony that has sun all day. Both have great views and as the house is elevated it has a secluded feel. There is a large garden with trampoline and lots of native plants to attract in the birdlife New Zealand is famous for as well as plum, apricot, lemon, avocado and tangelo trees to help yourself to in season.
We also have a 2 bedroom house in the beach town of Pukehina so you could choose to split your time between the two homes if you wanted.

We also have one very cuddly cat who would love to keep you company if you are happy to look after him, but we can make alternative arrangements if you prefer.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Garage
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)
  • Use of second home

Setting

  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our home is easy walking to a supermarket and bakery with good bus links to the city where you can find a multitude of eateries, cafes and bars along the Strand. As we are on a cul-de-sac it is a private and quiet neighborhood and also has access to walking and cycle trails within a few hundred metres of our home. Our neighbours are very friendly and likely to say hi and they are all used to looking out for children playing on our street.
There is a nearby shopping area with supermarket, bakery and pharmacy to keep you stocked up and the town centre is a short bus ride away. The Strand in Tauranga has plenty of buzzing cafes, restaurants and bars and there are a number of festivals held through the year. There is also a cinema and a wide variety of shops to help you with anything you need.
Within minutes drive you can also access the beach holiday town of Mount Maunganui with the legendary golden sands of the Bay of Plenty stretching out for miles. Climb the Mount for incredible views then treat yourself to hot pools at the bottom followed by the famous Copenhagen cones and you can while away the evening spent at one of the many bars and restaurants. There are plenty of excursions to pick from from swimming with dolphins to taking a Harley trike tour, they pretty much have it all covered!

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving / Surfing
  • Windsurfing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Transport Nearby

  • Bus

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Tauranga is one of the most popular places to live in the North Island due its easily accessible areas of natural beauty and location near to famous sites such as the center of Maori culture and volcanic activity at Rotorua and attractions such as Hobbiton and Waitomo caves. There are many outdoor activities available in the surrounding areas with surfing, mountain biking and hiking available locally. Tauranga town centre, the Strand and nearby Mount Maunganui have you covered for shopping and eating with numerous options for both. There is plenty of fun to be had at Waimarino, a local water fun park on the river as well as white water rafting and canoe trips to see the glowworms. We love McLarens falls for younger children with Marshalls animal farm park as a great day out. I'm happy to help with suggestions of lots of fun for younger ones as my two boys have grown up in the area and I feel like we have tried everything at least once!

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

This is a well lived in family home that we are doing up over time so it is not luxury (yet!) but we would like it back how we left it please.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Plant care is needed inside

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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