Swap ID: 06052Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
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Type of Home: House

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Location: City/Suburbs - Leafy desirable suburb close to city centre.

Nearest Large City: Christchurch - approx. 3 kms away.

Nearest Major Airport: Christchurch International - approx. 13 kms away.

Preferred Swap Length: Short Term (up to 4 wks)

Open to any Destination:  No

Profile: Family-of-4

We are a family of 4: Simon, Sue, and our beautiful and well behaved kids, 10-year-old Ellie and 7-year-old Joel.
Simon is a University professor and Sue runs a charity. We are all actively involved in our local church (Spreydon Baptist).
We have family we visit in Cairns during school holidays, and are also planning to be in/around Melbourne or Adelaide in January 2014.

Type: House,  Bathrooms: 1,  Bedrooms: 4,  Sleeps: 7

About our House: This home is located in the desirable leafy suburb of Beckenham at the base of the Port Hills. It is close to the city on good good bus routes. It has been recently renovated with three heatpumps and a woodburner. It has four bedrooms, family bathroom, living room, separate dining-kitchen, and playroom (lots of toys and table football table). There is a garden which includes a trampoline and football goal. Bikes are available. There is a possibility of a car swap (Toyota Estima van that seats 7, and we have booster seats). Five minutes walk from library, shops and cafes.

We live in Christchurch on New Zealand's beautiful South Island, with access to many great places. It is: great for golf, with 37 courses in the local area, well known for its adventure tourism, and easy to get around.

Other useful websites include:
www.metservice.co.nz,
www.crfu.co.nz,
www.spreydon.org.nz,
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/regions/christchurch-canterbury/canterbury-information-centres.cfm
www.newzealandnz.co.nz/golf-course-regions/canterbury.html .

One elderly easy-care cat. Neighbours can feed her when necessary.