Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Retired and semi retired business owners
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Homemakers,
Fashion,
Construction ,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Business Owners Retired and Semi Retired
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Pataua South by the Beach - village beach living at its best
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our quiet and peaceful neighbourhood has 30 permanent people living here. The nearest shopping village is 10k's up the road. We have the choice of two safe swimming estuaries, with a short walk to two ocean surfing beaches. Fishing, wildlife walks, fishing, hunting and watersports are at the doorstep.
This is a sleepy hollow, safe for children to wander and explore, like life used to be.
We have our own mico climate, and has a moderate all year round temperatures.
The main house has two bedrooms, one bathroom one inside kitchen and an outside kitchen in the conservatory.
The second house has three bedrooms, has been recently refurbished - with an full bathroom, with access across a courtyard. This house is holiday let all year round is fully set up for living in.
If two houses are needed they are available with a vehicle.
We have kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, golf clubs and wind surfer. A library of books, and both houses are set up with cable TV, WIFI and Netflix's with your own laptop.
This is a wonderful nature filled life, and although most of the neighbours only visit in holidays, the permanent residences offer warm hospitality.
The Pines Golf Club is 15 minutes up the road, and the Parua Bay Tavern a local award winning restaurant and bar.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Walks at Whangarei Heads and Tahi with the kiwi's and bird life, great runs and walks amongst nature surrounds us. A peaceful leisurely beach existence, with all the home modern conveniences.
A thirty minute drive, takes you into Whangarei, for more resturants, movies, theatre, and shopping, and tourist route.
An hours drive to world reknown Bay of Islands and its deep sea waters, and history of New Zealand.
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
It is important our house is clean when we get back.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Retired and semi retired business owners
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Homemakers,
Fashion,
Construction ,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Business Owners Retired and Semi Retired
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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