TURNING THE VOYEUR INTO THE TRAVELLER
If my son BJ could have any super power, I suspect he’d want teleportation – the ability to magically transport himself from one place to another. BJ (pictured below) has cerebral palsy and has … [Read More...]
Have Wheelchair Will Travel
Travelling with a wheelchair
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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.
BOOKING AN ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAY
In which order do you book a holiday? Do you see a cheap airfare and book it, then try and fit the rest of the holiday around it? We’re not that spontaneous, unless it is a destination we’ve … [Read More...]
21 Excellent Adventures – Have Wheelchair Will Travel
When it became clear that BJ would need a wheelchair as his main mode of mobility there was a feeling of being limited. I was worried that BJ wouldn’t experience all the things I’d imagined we’d do as … [Read More...]
WHAT TO DO AT ULURU – ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES
If you’re yet to visit Uluru you may wonder why people travel from all around the world to see a ‘rock’. We've visited twice now and can tell you that Uluru has an allure that's not tangible. People … [Read More...]
7 THINGS THAT MAKE TRAVELLING WITH A DISABILITY IN AUSTRALIA EASIER
In the early days of BJ's diagnosis I didn't want to have any of the items on the list below. I didn't think we needed any extra allowances, but over time I've found that these can make life easier. … [Read More...]
DORRIGO NATIONAL PARK – TRAILRIDER AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
While staying at Urunga, we decided to exchange our thongs (flip flops) for walking boots and head to Dorrigo National Park, a one hour drive from Coffs Harbour. The chance to explore part of the … [Read More...]
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SUGAR REPUBLIC – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
On the weekend we were lured to the city with the promise of sugary fun and a few sweet treats at Myer's pop-up event, Sugar Republic. Few outings get a unanimous thumbs up so it's testament to the event that it spanned the ages and interests of our family. Being an Aussie-born event there are plenty of nods to Australian favourites, like Tim Tams, Iced VoVos and Darrell Lea licorice. … [Read More...]
ROYAL CARIBBEAN RADIANCE OF THE SEAS – ACCESSIBLE CRUISING
I've said it before and I'll say it again, our Have Wheelchair Will Travel community is the best. The sharing of information makes travel so much easier for others and you are all so generous. I recently received photos and information from one of our HWWT families who travelled on a 4 day/3 night sampler cruise on Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas. They travelled as a party of four, two … [Read More...]
BELOW ZERO ICE BAR QUEENSTOWN – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
I'm a firm believer in variety being the spice of life, therefore we're always on the lookout for unique experiences. Hubby, AJ and I visited an ice bar in Melbourne and we've been on the lookout for another so BJ could experience one too. We thought he'd love it, and we were right. As I've mentioned before, BJ likes to be on-the-go, he's not one to linger over long lunches or to sit … [Read More...]
ACCESSIBLE HOUSE RENTAL – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
THIS PROPERTY IS NOW LEASED TO A MEMBER OF THE HWWT COMMUNITY - Thanks to everyone for their interest. Knowing how difficult it can be for people to find an accessible rental, either short or long term, I'm really excited to give you the scoop on this house. It belongs to a friend of mine and it's been the scene of many a pool party. As a family it's always been a joy to visit because the house … [Read More...]
WANDERLOUD – HIRING A DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER
I've been using our travel photos to jog my memory when writing about our last two trips and I've noticed there's something missing from our New Zealand photos. Mostly, me! There's few photos of all four of us but they're not great. And as much as I enjoy being behind the camera, as the kids get older, I want them to remember I was there with them having fun. This isn't the first time it's … [Read More...]
MICKEY: THE TRUE ORIGINAL EXHIBITION – ACCESSIBLE NEW YORK
I should disclose from the outset I'm a little obsessed with Walt Disney, the man, not the empire (although that's mighty impressive too.). I find his story and vision so interesting and inspiring. I feel sad he didn't see the enormity of the magic that would touch people from around the world, but perhaps being such a visionary he did have some idea. When I heard Mickey: The True Original … [Read More...]
CHANGING PLACES HAMILTON GARDENS – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
When travelling through the North Island in New Zealand we stopped at Hamilton to break our drive between Taupo and Auckland. The Hamilton Gardens were recommended as a lovely spot to have our picnic lunch and it dawned on me as we were driving in that it's the location of the only Changing Places bathroom in New Zealand (so far). I couldn't not check it out once I realised we were so close, so … [Read More...]
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HELICOPTER TRIP – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Sometimes we have a day out or an experience which fans the flames of my passion for accessible and inclusive tourism more than others. Our helicopter flight to the Franz Josef Glacier was one of those. It was the highlight of our trip to New Zealand and again proved one person's drive, and the willingness of others to embrace change, can make a difference to many. We are so grateful to Jezza from … [Read More...]
AIR NEW ZEALAND – ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL REVIEW
When it comes to travelling as a family with a son with a disability, the flight is probably the most crucial element for us to get right. BJ finds the time it takes, the confined space and lack of activity difficult. We tend to be loyal customers to Qantas because we’ve always found their crews go out of their way to assist where possible and I guess we’ve always been nervous to venture … [Read More...]
MALABAR BEACH ACCESS – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
It was probably ambitious heading to the popular family-friendly Malabar Beach on a hot New Year's day, but when one of our Accessible Sydney Facebook group members (thanks Christie) shared photos of the beach matting, we had to check it out ourselves. We welcome any accessibility to Sydney's beaches. Malabar Beach Access We've never been to Malabar Beach so we had no idea what to … [Read More...]
2018 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me. It used to be a time of sadness as I’d feel somewhat panicked another year had slipped by and I was aware of how behind BJ was compared to his able-bodied peers. I’m not sure when I stopped that game, perhaps with the end of school. It doesn’t really matter when it happened, the outcome is a more contented me. I still strive to ensure BJ … [Read More...]
HOW TO MAKE A COMMUNICATION BOOK FOR A PERSON WHO IS NON-VERBAL
Although the main focus of our blogging is around travelling as a family, we've found one of the places where BJ needs support is when he's at respite (short term accommodation). When he started going to respite we had a sit down meeting and went through every tiny detail of his care, his likes, dislikes, quirks, medication and everything in between. It was A LOT of information to pass on and that … [Read More...]
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