Hetty showed us around the apartment complex before leaving for Tasmania. It was great to be surrounded by lots of personal art. The surrounding area...
Read More...Les
Australia
Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 18, 2024
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 31/May/2026
I am now retired but enjoy travel, good food and my family. My son, married, has 2 children and lives in Toowoomba -less than 2 hrs drive from Brisbane. My daughter and family -also with 2 children, live in Hobart, Tasmania- 3 hrs by air.
Additional languages spoken
Dutch, French, Australian English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Les
Australia
Anne & Pat
France
Bev & Stephen
Australia
Hetty showed us around the apartment complex before leaving for Tasmania. It was great to be surrounded by lots of personal art. The surrounding area...
Read More...Hetty showed us around the apartment complex before leaving for Tasmania. It was great to be surrounded by lots of personal art. The surrounding area of Hamilton has plenty of easily accessed services with much within easy walking distance. There's an excellent range of restaurants and cafes with friendly staff in all of those we frequented. There is no need to drive into the city as there are plenty of buses to catch and the river cat ferries can be easily accessed when they are running again. A perfect exchange for us. Thank you Hetty.
Read Less...Garry and Desley
Australia
Could not have wished for a more marvelous location as Hetty's unit has direct access to the Brisbane River. We had the opportunity for our host to s...
Read More...Could not have wished for a more marvelous location as Hetty's unit has direct access to the Brisbane River. We had the opportunity for our host to show us around the excellent complex and we enjoyed the amenities including swimming pool, bbque, gym, and Hetty's personal bicycles. Overall a delightful stay.
Read Less...Fam
Netherlands
The appartment was great to explore brisbane and the surrounding area. It was Nice to meet Hetty before she left to Europe. We went to Noosa and to No...
Read More...The appartment was great to explore brisbane and the surrounding area. It was Nice to meet Hetty before she left to Europe. We went to Noosa and to North-strade brooke island. Magnificent! Thanks Hetty
Read Less...Dave
France
Dominique et Dominique
France
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Jun 28, 2024 - Jul 2, 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden |
Jul 10, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Sweden |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
HAVE DONE 30 EXCHANGES.
Large living and dining areas, 1st floor 2bedrooms/2bathrooms, 158 sq m., in quiet residence, Brett's Wharf, with private tennis court, gym, sauna, barbeque and pool, on Brisbane R, close to Portside & Racecourse Rd shops restaurants. From the gardens, see magnificent views up and down the river & to the city. Bike/ walking paths are along the river that link up all around Brisbane. BCC Bikes can be hired throughout Brisbane.
Portside Cinema, restaurants and shops, are 2 minutes walking away; bus(10 minutes to the city centre). Brisbane river "Citycat" transport -just 3 minutes walking distance away. The Botanical Gardens and Southbank can easily be visited on the Citycat. Lone Pine has Australian creatures, incl. koalas to hold for a photo.
Mount Cootha botanical gardens give a good view of the city.
Catch a train to Cleveland and go on a ferry to see Moreton Bay islands.
Sunshine Coast: surf beaches, Australia Zoo, Flaxton /Montville.
Gold coast: beaches
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
My apartment in "Brett's Wharf" complex with private heated and lap swimming pool, is along the Brisbane river with the "citycat" river transport just outside 2minutes walking. Catch it to city centre and other places. All tourists use it as the trip is so scenic and relaxing-and cheap. The "Dendy"cinema centre/Portside shops/restaurants is 5 minutes walk away.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Apartment is part of "Brett's Wharf", Hamilton, an upmarket part of Brisbane. Brett's Wharf has a tennis court, a heated pool with a barbeque area adjacent, a 25m lap pool also with a barbeque facilities nearby, a gym and a sauna all for private use by residents.
.The "Citycat" river transport is less than 5 minutes walk away. "Portside" boutique shops /restaurants with the Dendy cinema is 5 minutes walk away. Bike riding tracks follow the river's edge. Golf-15minutes drive away. Sunshine and Gold coasts-1hour's drive away-to whit sandy beaches. Botanical gardens-in the city, Mt Cootha and Tanawha native gardens and sculptures. Moreton Bay islands-ferry rides, whale watching, picnics, fishing and camping.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Am interested in exchanges in France, Holland, and other parts of Europe. Also Vietnam, New Caledonia/Tahiti.
Short stays within Australia especially Canberra in school holidays. Only non Smokers please.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 31/May/2026
I am now retired but enjoy travel, good food and my family. My son, married, has 2 children and lives in Toowoomba -less than 2 hrs drive from Brisbane. My daughter and family -also with 2 children, live in Hobart, Tasmania- 3 hrs by air.
Additional languages spoken
Dutch, French, Australian English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Arts /Fashion/Retired
Les
Australia
Anne & Pat
France
Bev & Stephen
Australia
Hetty showed us around the apartment complex before leaving for Tasmania. It was great to be surrounded by lots of personal art. The surrounding area...
Read More...Hetty showed us around the apartment complex before leaving for Tasmania. It was great to be surrounded by lots of personal art. The surrounding area of Hamilton has plenty of easily accessed services with much within easy walking distance. There's an excellent range of restaurants and cafes with friendly staff in all of those we frequented. There is no need to drive into the city as there are plenty of buses to catch and the river cat ferries can be easily accessed when they are running again. A perfect exchange for us. Thank you Hetty.
Read Less...Garry and Desley
Australia
Could not have wished for a more marvelous location as Hetty's unit has direct access to the Brisbane River. We had the opportunity for our host to s...
Read More...Could not have wished for a more marvelous location as Hetty's unit has direct access to the Brisbane River. We had the opportunity for our host to show us around the excellent complex and we enjoyed the amenities including swimming pool, bbque, gym, and Hetty's personal bicycles. Overall a delightful stay.
Read Less...Fam
Netherlands
The appartment was great to explore brisbane and the surrounding area. It was Nice to meet Hetty before she left to Europe. We went to Noosa and to No...
Read More...The appartment was great to explore brisbane and the surrounding area. It was Nice to meet Hetty before she left to Europe. We went to Noosa and to North-strade brooke island. Magnificent! Thanks Hetty
Read Less...Dave
France
Dominique et Dominique
France
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