Back beach, bike around here in a 20 minute loop or around an hour walk from home. The cruise ships dock in Port Chalmers. Many passengers enjoy the local historic buildings, museums ... The local albatross colony is about a one hour beautiful peninsula drive and you can take a tour and ... The drive or bike around the peninsula is stunning, andany people spot sea lions or penguins on the ... Historic Larnach Castle offers tours and manicured gardens. About a half hour drive away. New Zealand's most photographed building, the Dunedin Railway Station is easily accessed. NZ's best ...

 

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Family friendly harbour villa


House • Port Chalmers New Zealand

    5 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    5 Beds  
    1 Bathroom  
    2 Car spaces 
    1 Car available  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  

Statistics

Listed  September 2022
Views  1225

General overview

Our home is over 100 years old. We live in a very historic area - it was originally New Zealand's main trading port, and was where many ships arrived from the UK to offload passengers. You can see the island where they quarantined in the harbour. A museum just a few blocks away tells the stories of that era. We are a family home with toys and a trampoline, and a large section for kids to play. We have a garage. Our fire and heat pump keep our home warm - most of our windows are triple glazed. Please note you would need to keep the fire going between about May and October, Dunedin is not tropical! 😅 There are excellent walks by the ocean or up through the bush very close by. Dunedin City is a 15 minute beautiful harbour drive. Dunedin's peninsula is famous for wildlife including the albatross colony. There are wonderful museums and a brilliant art gallery in the city. Our city knows minimal traffic! If you're into sports or events, these are frequently held at the stadium which is at the start of the road to Port Chalmers. We are happy to swap cars in suitable situations. There is a bus stop about two minutes walk away and a half hourly bus will take you into Dunedin for a minimal charge. The cycleway from Port Chalmers to Dunedin is a truly wonderful asset. The entrance is one minute walk from our house. It's an amazingly beautiful way to walk or bike to the city safely. We have scooters and a variety of bikes. Port Chalmers is a working Port. There are a lot of interesting port activities to watch, and the cruise ships dock here. There's a lovely township with supermarket, cafes, library, pharmacy, craft beer speciality restaurant, gift shops and the famous Carey's Bay Hotel and restaurant.

The space

Living area with couch and seats by the fire. Lots of plants, books and games. Trampoline and large section to run and play in with slide, swings and monkey bars. We have a piano and drum kit. Upstairs is a bedroom with a single bed, a bedroom with a queen bed and a bedroom with bunks. We have a sunny cabin with a pull out sofa bed too - could potentially sleep 1-2 more people there but only recommended in warmer months. Down external stairs is a laundry, second toilet and gym/climbing wall.

Guest access

External stairs. There is a step into the home at both entrances.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
Gym
Gym
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Family
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    City
    Beach
    Culture
    Cycling
    Good public transport

House rules

    Suitable 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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Neighbourhood

Museum, library, supermarket, beach, playground, restaurants, craft beer bar, rhododendron dell, shops all a few minutes walk away.

Getting to my home

Fly to Dunedin airport (45 min drive). Or for a simultaneous exchange we may be able to leave our car at Christchurch airport which is 4.5 hours drive.

Nearest airport

Dunedin airport is 45 min drive away

Getting around

Everything you need is within a few minutes walk, including the bus stop at the bottom of our street. There is plenty more to explore if you want to go further though! The Catlins is a wonderful option, the Southern Scenic Route is an unforgettable drive from Dunedin south. Queenstown is a 3.5 hour drive through amazing Central Otago landscapes, made famous in the paintings by Graham Sydney. Christchurch is 4.5 hours north.

Map of Approximate Location


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Sally

We are a family of 5, and I'm mum - Sally. My husband and I really want to show our kids a taste of the world while they're still living at home so PLU is the next step for us! We work in health and education.
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Open to any destination
Dates flexible
"School holidays in NZ would be perfect"

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"NZ School holidays would be perfect"