Hamilton, Australia
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Flexible dates
July 16, 2025 - November 30, 2025 |
3 weeks |
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Countries in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region in June, July, August, September and October 2025 or 2026. I hope to visit several different countries while in Europe as I stay for at least 2 to 3months total in 2026 and also 2027. Anytime within Australia or New Zealand. |
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Flexible dates
June 01, 2026 - August 10, 2026 |
3 weeks |
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Flexible dates
April 01, 2027 - October 24, 2027 |
3 weeks |
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Plans for 2026 Europe are partly done, and are flexible. Open to travel also in 2027 in Europe-very flexible. |
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Large 2bdrm apartment in Hamilton, Brisbane, Australia
I have done over 38 exchanges, with 5 in Europe in 2024; also earlier in the Netherlands and France in May, June, July, August,September and am looking forward to doing more exchanges in 2026 and 2027.
I live in a 151sqm 2 bedrooms/2bathrooms apartment in The Lancaster, "Brett's Wharf", with beautiful gardens, 2 swimming pools, gym, a sauna and a tennis court, all private for residents only, in Hamilton, a prestigious part of Brisbane.
The apartment's kitchen, dining and living areas are all spacious and there is a large balcony off both the living area and main bedroom . The 2nd bedroom has 1trundle/= 2king single large beds. The living area also has a quality sofa bed for 2 adults, if necessary.
From the gardens, there are magnificent views up and down the river as well as the city. There are bike and walking paths along the river that link up all around Brisbane. BCC Bikes can be hired throughout Brisbane.I have 2 adult bicycles.
Portside Cinema, restaurants and shops, are 5 minutes walking away; as well as bus(10 minutes to the city centre) and the Brisbane river "Citycat" transport are just 2 minutes walking distance away. The city Botanical Gardens and Southbank can easily be visited on the Citycat. Lone Pine has Australian creatures, including koalas to hold for a photo.
Mount Cootha botanical gardens give a good view of the city.
Catch a train to Cleveland or Redland bay and then go across on a ferry to see some of Moreton Bay islands.
Sunshine Coast: Visit Beerwah's Australia Zoo or Flaxton Gardens cafe/restaurant with maginificent views to the coast. For bushwalking, visit the Kondalilla Falls or other National parks. Montville - another 10kms away - for arts and crafts,speciality shops, cafes and breathtaking views towards the coast. Another 15minutes drive - Maleny - stunning views of the Glasshouse mts, more restaurants, cafes, arts and crafts and Maleny cheese. This whole region is a tourist's delight.
Beautiful white sandy beaches - 1hour's drive away - Noosa, Maroochydore to Caloundra. Lifesavers protect swimmers in surf areas. Cotton-Tree and the Maroochy River - excellent for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Barbeques and picnic/playgrounds are in parks nearby. Drive on further to then go across to Fraser Island and see why we say Australia's so beautiful.Gold Coast: Marina Mirage, Movieworld, Seaworld, the white sands on the beautiful beaches or a day to North Stradbroke Island, then another day, up to Mt Tamborine, or drive down to Byron Bay-: all worth a visit.
.I travel alone, sometimes with a friend or cousins.
Offers OPEN for June, July, August, September or October 2026 and 2027 in Europe, or overseas - or
Open anywhere in Australia or New Zealand anytime - most welcome.
Our Family
- 1 Adults
- 0 Children
- 31 Exchanges made
Occupation
- semi-retired textile artist /painter/sculptor
Our Home
- House Type: Flat
- Floor: 1
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Air conditioning
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Sauna private
- Garage / private parking
- Private swimming pool
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Lift/Elevator
- Suitable for disabled people
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Australia
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Spain
- France
- Great Britain
- Greece
- Croatia
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
Spoken Languages
- English
- Français
- Dutch
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Brisbane - 20minutes by car or by rail
Tourist attractions in the Sunshine Coast region include:
Australia Zoo, Underwater World, The Big Pineapple, the Ginger Factory, Bli Bli Castle and many more.
There are excellent bush walks to the Kondalilla and Mapleton Falls as well as in Noosa National Park. and more-
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Mount Coolum National Park
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Currimundi Lake Conservation Park
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Maroochy River Conservation Park
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Mooloolah River National Park
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Eudlo Creek National Park
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Ferntree Creek National Park
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Dularcha National Park
H.
Eudlo Creek Conservation Park
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Noosa National Park
J.
Maroochy Wetlands Conservation Park
- maps.google.com.au -
More
https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/
Qld Gallery of Modern Art: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
Eat Street Markets: https://eatstreetmarkets.com/eat_and_drink
Sea World Theme Park: https://seaworld.com.au/
Australia Zoo: https://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/mammals/kangaroos/
Brisbane 2032 Olympics Games: https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/brisbane-2032
HOTA. https://hota.com.au Home of the Arts (Gold Coast)
https://www.queensland.com
Good surfing beaches stretch both along the Gold coast and from Noosa through Maroochydore/Mooloolaba to Caloundra.
Occupation
- semi-retired textile artist /painter/sculptor
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
I now sometimes travel with a friend or family member or sometimes alone.
My adult son and daughter, Stuart and Jacqueline, have families. My son Stuart,Kim and their children Joshua and Isabella live in Toowoomba, about 150kms west of Brisbane.
My daughter Jacqueline, Jeremy and their 2children, Sophie and Sam, live in Hobart, Tasmania, 3 hrs by plane south of Brisbane. We all celebrate Christmas together so usually my place is not available during that time.
My husband passed away 2010.
Lifestyle
Am now retired, but continue with sketches during my travels, and paint from time to time, when home.
Photo: A jacaranda in bloom in October.
References
This member has completed 31 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Fishing Point, Australia
AU09019
Oropesa del Mar, Spain
ES122356
barcelona, Spain
ES152661
Leon, Spain
ES2185
Paris, France
FR010124
PARIS, France
FR090145Hetty était présente pour nous accueillir et nous a montré les commerces du quartier et les équipements haut de gamme de sa résidence;elle est ouverte et nous a emmenés visiter des îles que nous n'aurions pas connues sans elle! elle est formidable ;elle nous a fait découvrir aussi un lieu culturel.Elle nous a accompagnés à notre retour à l'aéroport.C'est une hôte exceptionnelle.
Bénédicte et Emmanuel
Paris, France
IGNY, France
FR110033
