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Miembro desde: 2004
Miembro hasta: 31/Mar/2023
retired married couple.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Aficionados al vino
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Jubilados,
Personas mayores,
Cuidadores,
Médicos y profesionales sanitarios
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Retired Teacher & Nurse (Jubilado)
Jenny & Ken
Australia
Intercambio no simultáneo
Intercambio de casa
No se permite fumar
No se aceptan niños
Uso de coche personal posible
Abierto a cualquier fecha | Australia |
Abierto a cualquier fecha | New Zealand |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
MEMBERS SINCE 2004. (19 exchanges.)
Our new home has an elevated sunny location with sea & mountain views. Nelson is the sunshine capital of NZ, a vibrant little city of 50,000 prettily placed at the north end of the South Island. Three National Parks - Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi are within an hour's drive and the Taste Nelson Cycleway is five minutes ride away. Nelson is a popular seaside holiday destination with two safe sandy beaches. Vineyards, winebars and good restaurants are part of the scene. We are two and a half hours drive from Picton and the ferry to Wellington and the North Island.
There is an independent bed-sit in the downstairs part of the house which we could live in if anyone wants a non-simultaneous exchange. We would be available for any advice but would not get in your way! The main house has private separate level entry, parking, garden, laundry Etc. Garden is laid out and becoming established but is still a work in progress! 3 patio areas.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
A quiet cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours and a semi rural outlook. Mountainous backdrop.
Strenuous walks to the Richmond foothills just across the road, easy 30 minute walk to Richmond town centre or 5 minute drive; plenty of shopping. Nelson city is 15-20 mins by car, Nelson Airport about 15 minutes. Very safe swimming beaches at Rabbit Island and Tahunanui both about 15 minutes drive.
Great choice of cafes, vineyards, restaurants within easy distance, Fossil Ridge is about 5 mins walk. The region is a centre for farming, fishing, horticulture and wine and the eateries reflect a high standard of hospitality in a friendly and informal setting.
If you want activity in the form of cycling, walking, swimming and water sports there is plenty of opportunity. See below.
Most Nelsonians will tell you this is pretty close to living in paradise!
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and vineyards of a high standard. A few are noted below, but you should never have to go short of a coffee in this region!
The scenery is a major attraction and there are plenty of opportunities to get into it. There are three national parks within a fairly short drive, Nelson Lakes, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman. Great walking opportunities and also cycling on the fast developing cycleways. The Abel Tasman track and Heaphy track are both world renowned, but there are many more opportunities. Golden Bay is only a little over an hour's drive. There are several golf clubs, and opportunities for kayaking and sailing. Visitors can be as active as they like or just soak up the sun, scenery and ambience and good food!
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Paseos o rutas para salir a correr
Gimnasios o centros deportivos
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
We will leave our home clean and tidy for our exchange partners. We expect them to leave it clean and tidy for us!
We expect to make email and/or phone contact before finalizing details. We have always found discussion and a little negotiation to be mutually beneficial. In 16 exchanges we have only been let down once!
Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 2004
Miembro hasta: 31/Mar/2023
retired married couple.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Aficionados al vino
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Jubilados,
Personas mayores,
Cuidadores,
Médicos y profesionales sanitarios
MásMenosProfesión
Retired Teacher & Nurse (Jubilado)
Jenny & Ken
Australia
Más de 70 años de experiencia
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Viaje, ahorre y siéntase como en casa en cualquier parte del mundo