Accessible travel | Travelling with a wheelchair
We are a family sharing our travels, tips and experiences here at Have Wheelchair Will Travel. While we have a focus on travel we know that travel is a ‘sometimes’ activity for most of us, so we share our day-to-day tips and other fun in between.
Thanks to a certain Hollywood blockbuster we know what happens at night in a museum, but have you ever wondered what happens after dark in an aquarium? Last week we were lucky enough to be hosted by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium for their private dining …
Our trip to New Zealand was a last minute decision so finding accommodation in peak season, that also suited our needs, wasn’t easy. We splurged on our Queenstown stay and booked a two bedroom apartment at Hilton Lakeview Residences which provided …
If you are looking for a quiet meal with good service, Karen’s Diner is not for you. But, if like us, you are in the mood for frivolity after lockdown, head to World Square in Sydney to the diner where rudeness is embraced. Amelia has, on more than …
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a time to come together across the globe to break down some of the misconceptions and to educate those who don’t know anything about the condition. Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability and …
It’s been a while since I’ve popped a blog on the website, simply because it's been extremely busy. So, I thought it was about time I wrote a Jones family update and to be honest I really miss writing for the blog. Last year when we exited lockdown I …
For access to the best views in Queenstown there's only one place to go, Skyline Queenstown. Ride the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere to the top of Bob's Peak and enjoy stunning views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil …
Growing up with a garden crazy Mum who has a green thumb, I often find myself drawn to gardens when we travel. We've seen some beauties and I always love sharing photos with Mum back home so she can enjoy them from afar. While staying in Taupo, we …
As a general rule I am well prepared for our travels and spend considerable time researching accessibility. Occasionally, I either don't have time to plan every detail, or we decide to do something spontaneous. The results are often mixed and it's a …
I've been sharing BJ's gym and therapy journey over on the Have Wheelchair Will Travel Facebook page in the hope his progress may prove encouraging to others. When we started BJ at the gym we really didn't know whether he'd embrace it or hate it. It …
When we travelled to New York as a family we loved using the New York subway system. There are some challenges for wheelchair users. Not all the subway stations are accessible and the wait to use the elevators to get to and from the platforms can be …
