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Kathy & Lew
United States
Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 27, 2023
Sunny modern home in Christchurch NZ
New Zealand - Canterbury - Christchurch
ID : NZ00116005
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 30/Nov/2024
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We are a professional couple, 50 and 55 years, no children and we love nature, the outdoors, hiking and birdwatching. Traveling to the US and Canadian west coasts, the UK and Europe has given us some amazing experiences and now we are keen to try holidaying by home exchange. Our NZ exchanges have all been wonderful!
About us
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers
MoreLessProfession
Accountant & Business Support
Our home from the street
Entry leads to the dining room
Dining room with sliding doors to deck
Lounge room gets lots of sunshine
Remote controlled gas fire for warmth
Lounge has a sunny window seat
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Dishwasher microwave gas hobs electric oven
Master bedroom with king bed
There is also a second bedroom with queen bed
Master bedroom ensuite
Bathroom with full size bath
Cupboard laundry with hanging space for drying
Sunny deck with outdoor furniture
Totally private back yard with trees
Deck leads off the kitchen for outdoor dining
Christchurch lies between the coast and the Alps
Punting on the Avon River
Historic Tram tours in the city centre
The Terrace lots of restaurants & pubs in the city
Hanmer Springs thermal pools
Historic French township of Akaroa
Walks and cycling in the Port Hills
The TranzAlpine train journey in winter
Kaikoura has wildlife walks and fresh lobster
Whale watching or bird watching in Kaikoura
Arthurs Pass stunning alpine walks + waterfalls
Kea are very easy to spot in Arthurs Pass
Walks among glaciers and mountains at Mt Cook
Oamaru Victorian Precinct galleries shops pubs
Penguin watching tours near Dunedin
Botanic gardens in September
The Arts Centre in spring
May2020 in botanic gardens
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Feb 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 | Florida, USA |
| Open to all dates | South Island, New Zealand |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our 8 year old modern home in a quiet northeast suburb of Christchurch is open plan and super sunny, with a large deck off the dining room and kitchen, leading to the private north facing garden. The lounge room has a remote controlled gas fire, 60” TV with DVD, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ streaming. We have high speed, unlimited, fibre internet with wi-fi throughout the house. There is also air conditioning for heating or cooling. We have a large board game collection you are welcome to use.
Two of the bedrooms are available for your stay with a super king bed and ensuite in the master bedroom, plus a queen bed in the second bedroom. The main bathroom has a full size bath and shower.
We have 2 bicycles with helmets for you to use. We would prefer a car swap also. We have a Mazda 2 Demio hatch and a Subaru Forester SUV, both automatic for your use.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Burwood is a quiet northeast suburb of Christchurch close to the beach, the pine forest for biking and walking tracks, the native wetland reserve for birdwatching and is only 15min drive from the Port Hills - Christchurch’s outdoor playground. It is a 5min walk to the bus which goes to the local Shopping Mall and continues to the city centre. We have 2 handy supermarkets, library, corner shop, bakery, cafes, pubs, takeaways and pharmacy within 20min walk or 5min drive. Just a 15min drive is the large Northlands shopping mall, with a cinema complex and loads of dining options.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Golfing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Christchurch city centre has an amazing amount of new dining and entertainment venues. Our home is only a 15 minute drive or one easy bus ride to the city centre with all the shopping, dining and entertainment you could want within a short walk in the compact, pedestrian & bike friendly centre.
This is the best website for loads of info on Chch and further afield in Canterbury, including the day trips I mention below: https://www.christchurchnz.com
There are lots of day trip options (see links below):
• The historic French settlement of Akaroa 1.5hours on a beautiful harbour with kayaking, hiking, penguin and seal colony, boat cruises and swimming with wild dolphins.
• Hanmer Springs alpine village with thermal pools/spa, forest biking/hiking and jet boating is 1.5hours.
• TranzAlpine train journey across the South Island and back, over the Alps.
• Mt Hutt ski field and Methven village are just over 1hour, for non-skiers there is a sightseeing chairlift ride and a hot spa at the very top: https://www.mthutt.co.nz
• On the way to Hanmer is the Waipara Valley winery region: https://www.christchurchnz.com/what-to-see-and-do/canterbury-vineyards/
• The country town of Oxford at the foothills of the Southern Alps is 45min, has great summer open-gardens, a farmers market and native forest walks: https://www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/towns/oxford/
Touring around for a few days you could add much more - this website has suggested 4 day trips: https://www.newzealand.com/int/trips-and-driving-itineraries/south-island/
• Kaikoura 2.5hrs for seafood, coastal walks, seals, whale watching cruises: https://www.kaikoura.co.nz/ and https://www.alpinepacific.nz/
• Arthurs Pass village high in the Southern Alps 2.5hrs with spectacular alpine scenery, native Kea parrots, waterfalls and walks: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/arthurs-pass-national-park/
• The Mackenzie Region 3hrs includes Mt Cook (the highest mountain in NZ) and Lake Tekapo village on an aqua glacial lake: https://mackenzienz.com/destinations/
• Oamaru 3hrs, the Steampunk capital of NZ and the historic Victorian Precinct with galleries, cafes, markets and penguins: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/
• Dunedin and the Otago Peninsular 5hrs, historic buildings and wildlife galore: https://www.dunedinnz.com/visit/see-and-do
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
- Black & white Coffee Cartel (our local)
- Ristretto
- Addington Coffee Co-op
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
- Travis Wetland Walk (at the end of our street, 4km loop)
- The Port Hills (many many tracks)
- Avon River walks
Health or fitness clubs
- QEII Health Club and Pools
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
You’re welcome to enjoy our home as you would your own. We prefer only 2 bedrooms to be used. We would appreciate if you could leave the house tidy as you found it. We prefer to include a car swap.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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