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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RYDGES SYDNEY AIRPORT HOTEL – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION SYDNEY AIRPORT
A hot shower, a comfortable bed and room service are often pleasures I associate with a reward at the end of a flight. But, these were luxuries which helped start our recent holiday to Cairns. We had a busy time in the lead up to our departure and with a 6am flight it was a relief to stay close to the airport at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. It was a great chance to review the wheelchair accessible … [Read More...]
AGGIE’S OASIS HOLIDAY HOME – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION SUNSHINE COAST
Walking into the accessible house, which is Aggie’s Oasis, there’s no doubt it’s been established by someone with a true understanding of what makes a holiday stress-free for guests with a disability. I spoke with the owner, Maureen, prior to my visit and she explained how Aggie’s became a holiday rental after their difficulties finding suitable holiday accommodation for their daughter with a … [Read More...]
BEAR COTTAGE SUPERHERO FUNDRAISER – HAVE WHEELCHAIR WILL TRAVEL
Last Saturday we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a Superhero picnic as an early birthday celebration for BJ, with the aim of raising money for Bear Cottage (a children’s hospice). If you haven't heard how we became connected to Bear Cottage I'll catch you up. A couple of months ago one of our readers invited us to visit her at Bear Cottage, where she was staying with her daughter. You can … [Read More...]
AIRTRAIN – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AIRPORT TRANSPORT BRISBANE
Most people are familiar with the best way of getting to and from the airport in their own city. However, when visiting another city it's often hard to know the cheapest, easiest and best wheelchair accessible way to get to and from the airport. On a visit to Brisbane recently I used a taxi and it cost around $60 for a regular cab one-way to my hotel, Rydges South Bank. On my last visit to … [Read More...]
APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
We recently applied for new passports for Hubby and the kids. You’d imagine applying for a passport would be a fairly straight forward process. Take proof of identity, fill out the forms and that’s that. Although Hubby and AJ’s passports were simple enough, BJ’s took three trips to the post office to get to the point of submitting the application. We thought we’d share our experience in the hope … [Read More...]
SOUTH BANK BRISBANE – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE
Location, location, location - that's what South Bank Brisbane provides visitors. I can't think of anywhere I've stayed recently where so many accessible attractions are within such a short walking or wheeling distance. From a waterfront walk, art galleries, performing arts centre, a museum and so much more, this location will certainly have something for everyone. If you're looking for … [Read More...]
JUGGLING PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS & A SIBLING’S NEEDS
Parenthood is a juggle for most families but I think it’s even more of a juggle when one child in the family has additional needs. It's hard trying to be everything to everyone in the family and not feeling like siblings are missing out at times. I’ve written about this topic before and you can read my thoughts on it here. AJ and BJ have an amazing bond and I think this comes from a mixture of … [Read More...]
DISABILITY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
Recently I put a call out on our Facebook page asking our community to share a piece of equipment which they felt had transformed or improved their life. I didn't mind whether it was a small utensil or a large piece of equipment, I was just keen to share ideas. We've seen in the past that sharing disability equipment solutions can solve a problem for others which is always wonderful. So, I've … [Read More...]
HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES CAIRNS & SURROUNDS
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is one of the many attractions in Cairns and surrounding areas which is often on visitor's 'must-see' list. It's wheelchair accessible and provides and an easy way to safely get up close to local wildlife. The crocodiles are the highlight for many but Hartley's has a range of Australian animals and the educational presentations will ensure you leave with some cool … [Read More...]
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CAIRNS – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION CAIRNS
Walking into DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns brought back fond memories for AJ and I. It has a similar feel to DoubleTree in Santa Monica, California, a place which holds a special spot in our hearts. This is partly because it was part of a wonderful US holiday and in part because the staff offered the kids warm cookies every time we returned to the hotel from a day trip. The kids loved those … [Read More...]
CAIRNS PLAZA HOTEL – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION CAIRNS
There's no shortage of accommodation choices in Cairns, but this makes the task of finding wheelchair accessible accommodation a little daunting. Usually I start the process by selecting my desired hotel location and work from there. On our recent trip to Cairns, AJ and I only had a hire car for one day, so we needed to be within walking distance of restaurants, shops and the Cairns Esplanade … [Read More...]
WINTERLIGHT PARRAMATTA – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ICE SKATING
Outdoor winter festivals are fast becoming a winter school holiday family favourite so I’m thrilled to see councils improving access and inclusion. Last week we headed to the Parramatta Winterlight with the promise of an accessible ice rink.` As I’ve previously mentioned, AJ has been a long-time skater, taking weekly skate lessons and spending much of these school holidays at a local rink. … [Read More...]
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