Exchange Zones

We live in Australia in the south-east corner of the state of
Queensland, the most popular tourist area in
Australia (apart from Sydney Harbour) with many people
moving here for a tree-change and a sea-change. We are
surrounded by wonderful things to see and do- the reason
we moved here. We are ideally situated halfway between
the capital city of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, both
45mins on either side of us, with the famous Gold Coast a
further 1 hour away. Brisbane is less than an hour by electric
train, which departs every 30 mins from a station 10 mins
away from our house. This line goes right through
Brisbane to the Gold Coast, but it would be best to drive
as there is so much to do when you get there. Brisbane is
a semi-tropical city stretching for miles along a river,
offering many sightseeing and hospitality experiences. The
Sunshine Coast is a 100 mile long stretch of coastline
renowned for its lay-back lifestyle and plentiful beaches
and headlands. The hinterland extending about 100 miles
inland behind the Sunshine Coast is beautiful elevated
countryside, renowned for its lifestyle properties within
close proximity to the coast and the capital. It includes
Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo 30 mins from us, great places
to eat, wineries, fantastic views, waterfalls, dams,
rainforest, gorgeous B and B’s in secluded locations, pretty
picnic and camping areas, and various theme parks. There
are various markets nearly every day of the week selling
top quality handmade items and local produce. There are
bohemian villages and craft villages in the hills, and fishing
villages on the coast. There are so many scenic drives,
there is always somewhere to go. Nearby Bribie Island is
connected to the mainland by a bridge, and the protected
passage in between is a calm protected fishing paradise.
We are 15 min to the major shopping areas of Caboolture,
and 30 mins to large shopping centres on the northern end
of Brisbane.
Our house is on a half acre block right on the banks of a
tidal river near the mouth where it runs into the Passage
between us and Bribie Island. The fishing and crabbing
opportunities are endless nearby and we have our own
pontoon from which you can catch a variety of fish and
crabs, to go with the organic veges from the garden. Right
next to the water is a gazebo for a BBQ, outdoor meal or
glass of wine watching the sun or moon go down over the
expanse of water, while you listen to the fish jump.
Although it is winter, you won’t be very cold, but we have
a ‘firepit’ down by the river, with lots of forest nearby to
fetch wood. The outlook is great, very quiet and relaxing,
friendly neighbours, 2 queen beds a divan and a daybed,
outdoor areas, verandahs, sunroom with views over the
water, well equipped kitchen, fireplace, lots of non-fiction
books, internet and well-equipped office.
We work from home sharetrading, so our only stipulation
when we travel is an internet connection.
We will be
visiting our son in Michigan during July/August and would
be interested in combining an exchange for a couple
of weeks.
We are open to various times at our house as
we are away from home a lot as we love to explore new
places, and because we have a motor-home, can be away
anytime, so you could come anytime really. it makes it so
much easier if the swap doesnt have to take place at
exactly the same time.