- Kerikeri, 1km, Far North, New Zealand
- Feb 22, 2023 - Mar 4, 2023
Wonderful exchange
Lovely comfortable home with views of Wellington’s western hills. If ever Maria and Michael decide to revisit Kerikeri we’d love to do it all again. Wellington is so uniquely different and exciting, we’d be there like a shot.
Outdoor paradise, 60km north of Wellington
New Zealand - kapiti Coast - Waikanae Beach
ID : NZ1925
Became a member in: 2011
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2023
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Maria and her family arrived from the Netherlands in the 1950s. She can speak conversational Dutch. Michael is a 5th generation New Zealander whose Irish ancestor arrived mid 19th century.
Golf and fly fishing are Michael’s specialty while Maria enjoys Wellington’s vibrant arts scene. Both of us enjoy getting out on Wellington’s many walkways. We, of course, love to travel.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Dutch
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
Retired (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Known in New Zealand as a "bach", this is a holiday home where you come for the outdoors and to get-away-from-it-all. Located on the Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington.
There's a good sized living area and two smallish bedrooms with a divan in the living area. A spacious deck faces the afternoon to evening sun and large garden which is great. Sometimes days are spent reading in the garden with a swim at the beach in the late afternoon. There is a separate kitchen which has all the usual fittings such as stove, microwave and fridge.
The true bach is a simple dwelling, and ours is a true bach. It has internet access (wifi) and a small TV which you can hook up to your own device or play a DVD. It is possible to stay without a car, but to make trips in the region you will need a car.
Type
House - single floor/ Second home
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The bach is located in amongst others in a 1940s holiday seaside development at Waikanae beach on the Kapiti Coast near Wellington which has hardly changed much till now. Local owners, who are usually from Wellington, keep the baches in good repair but try to maintain that 1950s atmosphere. We are 5-10 minutes stroll to the beach which is safe for small children as Kapiti Island provides shelter.
Waikanae beach village has a good childrens play area, a tennis court for casual use, and there are 3 cafe style restaurants, a bakery and good Four Square for groceries and wine/beer. The nearby Waikanae river offers walking/cycling tracks on either side and there are many other day walks within 10 or 15 minutes drive.
Waikanae township is about a 10 minute drive from the beach and has a summer swimming pool with good picnic grounds, larger supermarkets and shopping area with library and art gallery.
The train Waikanae-Wellington is every hour and one hour's journey. State Highway 1 interchange south to Wellington or destinations north is a few minutes drive away.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Presently we are concentrating our exchanges within New Zealand and Australia but welcome any proposal from Europe.
We've been a member since 2011 and have had 15 exchanges - 4 in Europe, 4 in Canada, 6 in New Zealand and 1 in Australia. We look after our exchange partner’s home as if it were our own and have found this to be returned in kind. We have found that exchanges work smoothly when there has been plenty of contact between the parties ahead of time and this is the way we prefer to prepare for the exchange.
The bach is where we stay during non-simultaneous exchanges with our Wellington home. But during a long time simultaneous stay, one exchange couple stayed a few days in the bach which they appreciated. A bach swap with NZers is always welcome.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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