Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2017
Profession
Retired Business Owners & Academics
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia | New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Townhouse has a 2-level layout, is easy to use, very sunny and light. It has close sweeping views of the harbour, city, outlying islands and northern settlements. Very near to downtown, and in a long-settled part of Auckland with quality houses, trees and greenery. Being part of a group of townhouses, it is safe, quiet & secure by day and night. It is 5 mins walk to the downtown buses (which come every 10 mins)or 30minutes walk to art galleries, museum, universities, shops, and ferries to islands and beach suburbs. Access to motorways North & South are 3 mins away. Local shopping is a 10 minute walk and includes a large, international supermarket. Ponsonby Road cafes and shops are 5 minutes walk. Westhaven marina, waterfront and harbour activities and restaurants/cafes just down below. Nearly everything can be reached by bus and walking.
Easy driving access to other parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsular (1.5hrs), Tauranga & Bay of Plenty (2 hrs), Bay of Islands (3 hrs), Lake Taupo for trout-fishing & skiing (3hrs), Hawkes Bay (4.5hrs). Drives to Western beaches like Muriwai (gannet colony, surfing) & Phia (surfing, fishing) about 40 minutes. About an hour North of Auckland are wineries, diving, marine reserves,fishing, national parks, scenic drives. Can often get cheap 1-way airfares to other parts of NZ including Wellington ($49), Napier ($49),and South Island places like Queenstown ($89), Christchurch ($59), Dunedin ($79). Shuttle to airport at front door.
NZ is an "all seasons" country well-known for beaches, lakes & rivers, mountains, splendid scenery, & friendly people. It has a wide range of microclimates, catering for many interests and travel plans.
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
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Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2017
Profession
Retired Business Owners & Academics
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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