Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Urangan, Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast, QLD
We are a mature couple of recent 'empty nesters'. Janet is a casual teacher and Simon has a couple of casual jobs. We love our laidback lifestyle near the beach, but enjoy the countryside and the culture and activities found in big cities. Simon is originally from the UK and we have lived in the UK and travelled around Europe and other areas of the world. We are looking forward to spending more time in areas of Australia we have not yet explored.
#32544
Jul 2023
Great house in walking distance to beach and cafes. The house is in The Grange Resort which offers various activities, pool, tennis court (3/4), children's games, pool table, bbqs etc. The house is on three levels. Bottom level - lounge (with queen sofa bed), dining area, kitchen, toilet, laundry, garage. Middle level - bedroom with queen bed and built ins, 2 single beds and built ins, bathroom with shower, small lounge area. Top level - bedroom with king bed, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. Both bathrooms due to be renovated in mid/late 2023.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Internet, Wifi, TV, Cable TV, DVD, Fans, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security Screens
BBQ, Verandah, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Bicycle
Pool in building, Parking space available, Street parking
Tasmania Australia, New Zealand
Yes
Yes
2024: 15May-22May
Simultaneous
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks)
No
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Pet care required
one cat (Lexi)
Sea change, Family holiday
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, Water Slides, Skateboarding, Biking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Jet Skiing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Live Music, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Aquarium, Parks, Skate park, Public Pool
Our home is a 3 level, 3 bed, 2 bath unit in The Grange Resort complex in Urangan, a beachside suburb of Hervey Bay. We are walking distance from the beach, pier and various cafes and shops. There is a small parade of shops (including corner shop/takeaway) situated directly across the road from the Resort. The marina, aquarium and boat club are approx 2km from the property. Hervey Bay has a large shopping complex (Stocklands), and various other shopping precincts. A 15km paved esplanade and a rail trail through town and into the country offers opportunities for walking, running, biking and scooting. Many water sports are on offer including boats, sailing, jetskiing, paddle boarding, kayaks, scuba diving, wind surfing etc. with water sport rental equipment shops available. Hervey Bay is reknowned for its fishing and we are a short walk from local fishing spots and fishing charters are available. During the winter whale watching season, Hervey Bay is famous for its whalewatching where humpback whales can be seen in the waters off our coast. The world largest sand island, and World Heritage listed K'Gari (Fraser Island) is a short boat or ferry ride away off the coast. K'Gari is an area of outstanding natural beauty and interest. The historic town of Maryborough with original Queenslander houses and museums is a 30min drive. We are also only a 2/2.5 hour drive to the sunshine coast and 3 hours from north Brisbane. The city of Bundaberg is 1.5 hours north.
Sport, Nature, Quiet, Family
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket
Hervey Bay (0kms)
Hervey Bay (6kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There is 1 endorsement for this house swap member:
Janet and Simon were a wonderful couple to swap with. Their house was very clean and tidy and in a lovely resort. Their gorgeous cat Tricie was a very easy cat to look after. We thoroughly enjoyed our daily swims along the Esplanade and our many bike rides. The house is walking g distance to great eateries and the weekly market near the Pier. Coming from Tassie and being beach lovers it was an ideal swap for us. We had done most of the touristy things on previous trips to the Sunshine Coast.
Maureen from Devonport TAS (Dec 2023)
