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Seaside in Paradise! Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺
House • Point Vernon QLD Australia
Exchange types accepted
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Listed January 2019
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General overview
BEACH LIVING AT ITS BEST! We are 1km from the beach with its magnificent 18 km walking/biking track. There is a wonderful magnesium pool for a quick dip too! Our home is secure and private and cooled by ocean breezes. The modern kitchen/entertaining area overlooks the pool and the fully screened al fresco dining area by the pool. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and opens directly into the screened outdoor room. If the traveling party is only three I prefer to lock the master bedroom. The second bedroom also has a queen bed and bedroom 3 has one large king single bed . The bathrooms are both very roomy and light filled.
The space
The spacious, modern kitchen/living/dining area is a fully functional and attractive space. The kitchen opens into a screened outdoor room next to the swimming pool which is securely fenced with child lock gates. The front garden is an ongoing project as I have just moved in November 2023! Cooling ocean breezes and birdsong abound and it is just a delightful spot to chill or venture out from.
Guest access
The property is completely flat and is all on one level. except for one step only at the back laundry door.
Notes
Hervey Bay has an airport. Flights connect to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane ! You are very welcome to our home! We look forward to visiting yours too ... and it doesn’t need to be fancy either! We just need 3 beds and somewhere different or interesting so please say hi 👋
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Pool
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Village
Beach
Water
Tropical
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Simultaneous Only
Neighbourhood
If you can pull yourself away from the pool, the beach, the Esplanade with its cafes, ice-cream shops (70 flavours!) the pubs, clubs, water parks, etc ..there’s plenty more to see and do! Hervey Bay is surrounded by state forests, walking trails and wildlife. Nearby, (1/2 hour) in historic Maryborough you can interact with kangaroos and dingoes as well as cuddly koalas at the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the sub-tropical coastal waters to give birth and mate and are best seen b/n mid July and mid October. Each year at least 1200 humpbacks migrate 5000km to the eastern coast of Australia. Hervey Bay becomes a whale nursery as the mothers with their babies choose to rest there for 2-3 months every year during the annual migration.
Hervey Bay is also known for its easy access to beautiful Fraser Island which guards Hervey Bay from inclement weather. It is just 15 kms, a 50 minute ferry ride from the coast. Fraser Island's World Heritage listing ranks it with Australia's Uluru, Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Mon Repos Turtle rookeries (1 1/2 hours) are a definite must see. Every year, from November to March, you can join QPWS Rangers at Mon Repos Turtle Centre. You can join a guided tour to watch the turtles laying their eggs in nesting season from November to January. Or visit during the hatching season of the marine turtles which is b/n January and March when the sight of hundreds of tiny turtles struggling to the ocean is unforgettable.
In a little over an hour you can drive to Tin Can Bay. It’s a beautiful spot to have breakfast after getting into the water to help feed the dolphins!
Rainbow beach is renowned for its coloured sand, beach drives and good swimmming and is a pleasant 1 1/2 hour drive.
The world famous Eumundi markets are renowned for its locally made artisan treasures, there’s no other market quite like it. Another ‘must visit’ along with nearby Noosa ... 2 hours drive. When you’re in the vicinity also visit The Kennilworth state forest and experience the fig tree walk and maybe spot a platypus. There are also some great waterfalls in the area.
Agnes Waters and the town called 1770 is a longer but rewarding day drive or you could stay or camp overnight. In the same area is Conondale National Park, Sunshine Coast Hinterland which is a 2 1/2 drive from Hervey Bay. Tucked away in this incredible park, the top section of the beautiful two-part waterfall at Booloumba Falls provides a paradisiacal backdrop to a series of crystal clear pools.
Getting to my home
After flying into Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane airport you would catch an airplane to Hervey Bay or catch the tilt train or hire a car. If we’re not around to pick you up the taxi ride from Hervey Bay airport is a quick 20 minute trip.
Nearest airport
The Hervey Bay airport is 15 km from my home a quick 20 minute drive. I will take you along the scenic esplanade to show off our beautiful coastline!
Getting around
The property is 1km (10 minute walk) to a great swimming beach. The Esplanade runs parallel to the coastline and is lined with eateries of all kinds from ice-cream parlours, (70 flavours!) coffee shops, cafés, pubs, clubs and every restaurant imaginable. There is also a bus route along The Esplanade. Hire cars start at $30 a day and can be hired on the esplanade. Bicycles are also available for hire. Many of the clubs also offer a courtesy bus too.
After flying into Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane airport you would catch an airplane to Hervey Bay or catch the tilt train or hire a car. If we’re not around to pick you up the taxi ride from Hervey Bay airport is a quick 20 minute trip.
http://www.emeraldene.com.au/blog/how-to-get-to-hervey-bay-planes-trains-and-automobiles/
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Happy to meet up for a coffee or we can meet here at home. I know where the best coffee is, the special lunch deals, the freshest seafood, what to see/do .... and all the good Goss!
Feedback
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This exchange is another one that had been long in the making since I had been in touch with Lisa pre-COVID and later Joy when it finally looked like I could proceed with my planning. I came straight from Fraser Island, where I had done a camping trip with another PLU exchange family, who dropped me off at a ferry taking me to Riverheads, where Joy kindly picked me up It was so nice to meet Joy after chatting for so long 😊 she took me for a ride so I could aqquaint myself with the neighbourhood as well as taking me to a shop so I could grab something for dinner. Joy had googled Danish breakfast and had bought that for me, waiting in the fridge. I didn’t realize there was a such thing, so we had a good laugh about that, but I highly appreciated her consideration. I stayed in the separat apartment to the house, which was really nice, cosy, spacious and clean. The next morning I met Joy for an early ride and she took me to see kangaroos and treated me to the most delicious brekkie and we went out to get fish and chips for dinner planning on taking it to the beach for the sunset. She kindly offered to drop me off at the bus station early the next morning as I had to be there at 6 am Joy is such a happy and positive person and I really enjoyed the time we got To spend together however short - thank you for everything Joy and I hope you’ll have a fab time in Bolivia soon ❤️ -
Baz and I have just completed10 days at Joy and Lisa's home in Urangan Hervey Bay. Joy had everything prepared in advance and we had an hand over of the space provided by them. A very comfortable apartment with two bedrooms, lounge area, lovely bathroom and a kitchen area to prepare tea and coffee, with a small fridge and washing machine as well. The bed was very comfortable. Joy provided a very big kitchen which we were able to use to cook our meals over looking the pool area. Our meal times overlapped beautifully and we were both respective of our privacy with each other. The location was brillant. A short walk to the esplande and beach. Would definetley recommend this beautiful home to all. -
Baz and Jen were an absolute delight during their stay here in Hervey Bay! They were good company when we happened to bump into each other and we had some laughs together. Jen enjoyed cooking up a storm in my kitchen and Baz braved the swimming pool in August! 🥶❄️🧊. The apartment was left in pristine condition even to the point of fresh linen on the bed on departure day. Baz & Jen would be welcome anytime they needed somewhere to stay on their travels. I would not hesitate to recommend them as the perfect guests.
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Joy and Lisa
We are a family group of three generations who have been exploring parts of the world and Australia together for over 13 years. This is our first house swap foray and we are super excited at the endless possibilities! We trust our beautiful home and seaside surroundings will interest and inspire you too!
I, Joy am retired now from work but not from life. I was a sales manager for many years before starting my own direct sales jewellery company with 10 employees and 200 commission agents across Australia. I am a neat freak according to my grandson which is probably the best asset I have to offer as both a home owner (you can be sure my home is comfortable, spruced up and spiffy for you) and as a potential home exchanger as I can’t turn the cleaning/caring gene off when I’m in your home!
My daughter Lisa, who is our tour guide is an adventurer who drags us all kicking and laughing out of our comfort zone everywhere we go ... which so far between us has been The Phillipines, Vietnam, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Athens, the Greek islands, Zimbabwe, Croatia, Switzerland, Austria, France, Malta, Italy, the U.K., U.S., and coming up on our fourth 3 month visit to South America.
Lisa is my ‘boy/girl’ in that her father trained her to be self sufficient and taught her such diverse things as how to fix a water pump, rewire her caravan, repair fences, change a tyre and do running repairs, gardening and home maintenance in general. She would be an asset if left to oversee your home, pets and property.
Wilson is a free spirit who sees in nature, animals, art and music that which others may not. He loves small children and all animals! He is an accomplished musician and composer in English and Spanish which he speaks fluently. He plays a variety of instruments including the piano, guitar and Bolivian instruments such as the charango and zampoñas.
Lisa and Wilson are currently living in Cochabamba, Bolivia where she has now added a new listing to People Like Us. We are delighted to be able to offer you a place in the Andes in Bolivia, South America or a beachside stay in Queensland, Australia.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"Within a hour’s drive of Carlow. Three beds please August 11 to August 18, 2025 dates are flexible. Sim non-Sim or I have a globe.! Cheers Joy"
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