Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury
We are a couple in our early 50s. I am Irish & he is Kiwi! For obvious reasons I spend most of my annual leave & most of my money going back to Ireland and this time we have decided it is time for something different. We have been to Tasmania before and fell in love. We are heading there again early Feb for 3 weeks and plan to campervan for at least some of the trip. It would be great to have a base incase it gets too hard!
#36496
Aug 2024
120 year old North facing villa. Located on a quiet road with lovely neighbours. We spend most of the summer outside on the deck which includes a hammock & BBQ (coal & gas).
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, Stereo, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security system
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah, Deck
Tasmania Australia
No
Feb 2025 (Tasmania Australia)
Simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks)
No
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking
Sea change, City living, Foodie indulgence, Romantic
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Kids Activities, Ice Skating, Ten Pin Bowling, Skateboarding, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Zoo, Parks, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
Christchurch is the gateway to the south island. From the tram, to our Arts Centre & Botanic Gardens, you can spend many a summers afternoon enjoying the sights and local eateries. Punting down the river Avon - another must! The WAIPARA wine region is a 45 minute drive and not to be missed. Kids will enjoy the zoo Orana Park or a visit to Willowbank to see a real life Kiwi! Also a coffee while the kids play at the all-ages, all-abilities Margaret Mahy playground. If you are interested in whale watching, helicopter rides over glaciers, wine tours or if you are an adrenalin junkie, the south island has it all.
Methven & Hanmer Springs both offer excellent hot pools. A couple of days away there can just be the ticket, or if you prefer to stay put, 15 mins drive away is He Puna Taimoana, where the sunrise / sunset can be enjoyed in pure luxury.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket
Christchurch (2kms)
Christchurch (10kms)
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