- Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Aug 29, 2019 - Sep 3, 2019
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2020
We are active empty nesters that like cycling, mountain biking, golf, and most outdoor activities. We love to travel and have one overseas holiday a year. We have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who enjoy spending time at our holiday home. Robert is 59 is a Manager for Fonterra, I am 58 and a payroll administrator.
We have had exchanges to Brisbane & Lake Macquarie & Townsville in Australia.
We would be open to any overseas exchange in 2021.
An exchange elsewhere in NZ for a four day weekend, would also be welcomed.
Affinities
Golf,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessProfession
Manager
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large holiday home by the sea. Comfortable modern 3 bedroom home, with all the mod cons to make your stay relaxing. Large deck to sit on and watch the day go by. Close to river & sandy beach located in a quiet beach neighbourhood.
Type
House - single floor/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet beach town surrounded by surf beach on one side & river on the other.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is just a 2 minute walk to the river & local playground. Another 3 minutes in the opposite direction will see you at Campbell Bay, the local surf beach. Here you can stroll along the beach or walk around to the river via the rocky shore where seals frequent.
Kakanui is only 7 minutes from the town of Oamaru, is the largest town of the Waitaki District. With one of the country’s oldest public gardens, renowned Victorian architecture, two penguin colonies, a rich heritage, first-class dining establishments, a craft brewery in front of the harbour, numerous golf courses, walking and cycling trails and a whole lot more...10 pin bowling, indoor swimming pool, supermarkets & all the bustle of busy town.
Only 40 minutes drive to Moeraki Boulders and Fleurs iconic seafood restaurant, travel 60 minutes south will see you in the vibrant city of Dunedin.
Dunedin city, offers a wide variety of attractions The historic railway station which hosts a farmers' market every Saturday morning. Larnach Castle and the albatross colony are well worth the drive via the Otago Peninsula. Also, Dunedin's Botanic gardens or the Chinese garden are both worthy of a visit.
Other attractions include a tour of Speights (how our local beer is made), St Clair beach, Baldwin Street - one of the steepest streets in the world. A drive to Port Chalmers is worth a visit to view a quaint harbour-side township or a journey on the Taieri Excursion Train, also a visit to the albatross colony.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We just ask that you leave it clean & tidy in the same condition as when you arrived, and promise we will care for your property like it was our own.
Conditions
Car Exchange
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2020
We are active empty nesters that like cycling, mountain biking, golf, and most outdoor activities. We love to travel and have one overseas holiday a year. We have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who enjoy spending time at our holiday home. Robert is 59 is a Manager for Fonterra, I am 58 and a payroll administrator.
We have had exchanges to Brisbane & Lake Macquarie & Townsville in Australia.
We would be open to any overseas exchange in 2021.
An exchange elsewhere in NZ for a four day weekend, would also be welcomed.
Affinities
Golf,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessProfession
Manager
Over 65 years of house exchange experience
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