DVD, stereo system, computer and internet facilities, microwave, clothes washer, dryer, dish washer, security system and double lock-up garage. There is a separate lounge and dining room, a large open plan kitchen and family area.We are located in a quiet residential area a 15 minute drive south along the SE Freeway from the Brisbane CBD which is easily accessible by bus or train, both only a five minute walk away. Access to all freeways is very close and easy to find – into the City, north to the Sunshine Coast and south to the Gold Coast. Brisbane’s domestic and international Airport is a 30 minute drive away. We live close to several major shopping complexes providing all major services ie. Supermarkets, bread shops, department stores and specialty shops, chemists, restaurants, coffee shops and cinemas. There is also a smaller local centre a five minute walk away for all your daily needs.
The world famous beaches of the Gold Coast are only a 45 minute drive to the south and the Sunshine Coast an hour and a half to the north. Four theme parks, Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World and Wet and Wild are located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Among the many tourist attractions of the Sunshine Coast is Australia Zoo, home of Steve Irwin the ‘Crocodile Hunter’. For a chance to see koalas, kangaroos and a variety of Australian animals, the Lone Pine Koala Park is located in suburban Brisbane.
For cultural pursuits the City boasts some excellent museums, art galleries and historical buildings. Brisbane has an impressive Performing Arts complex hosting the latest performances from orchestral to live theatre. A rich restaurant scene flourishes in Brisbane with seafood and steak featuring largely on the menu. Brisbane is situated on the Brisbane River and is often referred to as ‘The River City’. Regular ferry services along with the high powered City Cat service opens up the river to exploring Brisbane. For those who enjoy the outdoor experience there are several National Parks with spectacular walks and scenery within an hour of Brisbane.
Some websites to plan your visit to Brisbane include:
www.queensland-holidays.com.au/brisbane/brisbane_region.cfmwww.brisbanecitylife.com.au/bcl/views.htmwww.australiazoo.com.au
www.tangalooma.com/tangalooma/start.aspwww.goldcoasttourism.com.au
www.sunshinecoast.org
We are due to retire shortly (Rhonda 55 & Jim 60), are non-smokers and without pets. Jim enjoys an active lifestyle of hiking, kayaking, scuba diving and generally anything outdoors. Rhonda enjoys the outdoors but her main interests lie in the theatre, architecture and history. We have travelled extensively and have enjoyed the many friendships made during our journeys.
We will be happy to email pictures of our home. We are open to discuss possible car exchange. We also have two bicycles for use on the extensive bikeway tracks of Brisbane.
We intend to explore the world at our leisure in our retirement starting with Canada from Mid-July to Mid-October 2004 where we have arranged several hosted stays. As hosting rather than exchanges have been arranged our home is available should you want to visit Brisbane during this time. Please contact us with any offers. All emails will be answered.
