- SAMFORD VALLEY, Queensland, Australia
Stunning Alpine Views, South Island
New Zealand - Canterbury - Hanmer Springs, 7k,
ID : NZ2079
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 30/Sep/2021
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Tony is a retired Environmental and Land Management Specialist and Christine is semi-retired with a small business consultancy. We have a strong family focus and love the great New Zealand outdoors, which is right at our doorstep. We hike, cycle, walk, play golf, enjoy good food and wine and relish different experiences. We have travelled broadly and have been to some amazing out-of-the way places...The Galapagos, trekking in Nepal and sailing the Pacific and we want to continue to travel, perhaps a little nearer to home, over the next years.
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
As Above
View over the valley from behind our house
Our Home
Views from our garden
View of the Southern Alps from our home
Outside terrace
A Winter Snowfall
A winter wonderland
Our lounge
Family room and dining room
Kitchen
The main bedroom
Main bathroom
Guest bedroom
Part of the Thermal Pools Complex
Stunning views from our house
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is preferred
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Australia | New Zealand |
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
MEMBERS SINCE 2012
Welcome to our home and welcome to Hanmer Springs, a very beautiful part of the South Island of New Zealand.
My husband and I love to travel. We are flexible for exchanges and have done more than 20 exchanges now, some with Homelink, but also through other exchange sites. It is a great way to enjoy new experiences and we will care for your home, as we expect you to care for ours.
We live in a comfortable, modern house (210 sq metres), on 12 hectares, 7 kms from Hanmer Springs Village, with magnificent views to the mountains. It is quiet, peaceful and totally private, yet we are only 90 minutes to a major city (Christchurch). We wake to the sounds of melodious birds and to an amazing ever changing landscape. Breath deeply because the air is clear, clean and crisp.
Step into New Zealand's great outdoors for the serious hiker, or enjoy tranquil forest walks around the village. Alternatively, get a rush of adrenaline with a bungy jump, jet boat ride, rafting, mountain bike or a quad bike experience. There is lots to do and some of New Zealand's finest vineyards are only an hour away.
Hanmer Springs is an alpine spa and tourist village, set in a large valley, 385 m above sea level and is surrounded by forests, mountains and New Zealand's spectacular outdoors. Here the summers are usually hot and dry and the winters are cold, with snow around the house 3-4 times a year.
Hanmer Springs is 130 kms north west of Christchurch and is an ideal location to explore the northern part of the South Island
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access for the disabled
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Parking included
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Welcome to our home and welcome to Hanmer Springs, a very beautiful part of the northern part of the South Island of New Zealand.
Hanmer Springs is an alpine,spa and tourist village, set in a large valley. It is 385 m above sea level and is surrounded by forests, mountains and New Zealand's spectacular great outdoors. Here the summers are hot and dry and the winters are cold, with snow around the house 2-3 times a year.
Hanmer Springs is 130 kms North west of Christchurch. It is an ideal location to explore the northern part of the South Island and to enjoy New Zealand's outdoors, or to relax in its famous natural natural hot pools, or to refresh yourself with a massage or health treatment. Hanmer Springs is also the perfect base for venturing into the spectacular back country. Our diverse and expansive landscape offers a great range of outdoor activities.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There's lots to do.. walk the forest trails and breath the fresh clean air; have a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of the excellent restaurants or cafes. You can enjoy some of the best mountain biking in. New Zealand. There are tracks and challenges for every level. We have some great rivers, with trout fishing right at our back door (in New Zealand it only costs $145 for a season ticket).
If you want some to challenge you, how about trying a bungy jump from the bridge over the Waiau River, or an exciting jet boat ride or rafting trip. What about riding a quad bike across scenic landscapes, or perhaps a game of golf is your thing ?
Try walking, trekking, skiing, mountain biking, horse riding, camping, hunting, mountain climbing or just going for a picnic or visiting some of the excellent wineries in Waipara where some of the best New Zealand Pinot Noir and Riesling is grown.
Take a day trip to Kaikoura and see the famous ecotourism Whale Watch experience and see the seals.
Our favourite restaurants
- Isobel's at the Heritage Hotel
- Number 31
- Pegasus Bay, Waipara
Cafés & bars
- Powerhouse Cafe
- Pepper n Salt
- Pukeko Junction, Amberley
Special places to shop
- Mohr
- Wild South
- Up The Garden Path
Leisure and cultural activities
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
- Hanmer Adventure
- Greystone and Pegasus Bay wineries, Waipara
Walks or jogging paths
- St James Cycle Trail
- Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Tracks
- Hanmer Springs Forest walks
Health or fitness clubs
- Hanmer Springs Spa
Interesting day trips
- Day trip to Kaikoura - seals, whale watch, seafood
- Day drive through Molesworth Station - summer only
- Visit Waipara wine growing region
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
My husband and I love to travel. We are flexible for exchanges. We are open to any suggestions. Simultaneous or non-simultaneous exchanges.
We are interested in exploring more of Australia after five successful exchanges there in the last couple of year and three more scheduled in 2019. We are also keen to do more exchanges in New Zealand, particularly in the South Island, Eastern Bay or Plenty or New Plymouth, but would consider the Pacific or Asia.
You can be assured we would look after your home to our own high standards and would expect you to do the same. We do not have animals so our home is allergy-free.
We are also available to house sit if you prefer.
Our home is non-smoking and we ask you to respect that. A car exchange is preferred.
Our house is available for a non-simultaneous exchange from around 20 December until the end of December 2019.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Sabbatical Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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