Downtown at 40min by bus. The 195 or 18 can drive you forward there from the door in front of the house to the Sky tower. You can enjoy Waterview skatepark at 5minutes by walk. The zoo and the cultural center are at 5 minutes by bus. You have a library and a supermarket Count Down at Point Chevalier. Or if you prefer you have a big Pak'n Save supermarket at 30minutes by walk.