Have Wheelchair Will Travel

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...]

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...]

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT REGIONAL AIRPORTS WITHOUT AN AIR BRIDGE

"I use a wheelchair and can't walk up stairs. How do I access the plane when there's no air bridge?" This is a question I'm asked regularly. Many regional airports around Australia don't have the facility of an air bridge from the terminal to the aircraft. Instead there is a great staircase from the tarmac to the plane door. However, there is a way for travellers to access the plane without using … [Read More...]

COWRA – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION & THE JAPANESE GARDENS

GUEST BLOG - A big thanks to Kay for sharing her experience travelling to Cowra in NSW's Central West region. It's fantastic to see good wheelchair accessible accommodation as it's often difficult to find in smaller country towns. Kay says, "I was travelling to Cowra with my husband to attend a national BSA motorbike rally in Cowra, NSW. As a disability person, I require an accessible room … [Read More...]

HIBISCUS LODGE 1 – WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION HAMILTON ISLAND

When we planned to return to Hamilton Island in April this year we booked into the same apartment we'd stayed in on our last trip. Unfortunately, Cyclone Debbie had other plans and the apartment needed major repairs resulting in us not only altering the time of year we would travel, but also where we stayed. Hibiscus Lodge 1 was described on the Hamilton Island Holiday Homes website as … [Read More...]

CANBERRA DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATION COMPLEX – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CANBERRA

The 40 minute drive from Canberra to Tidbinbillla proved worthwhile with two great wheelchair accessible attractions on offer. Our first stop was at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve which you can read about here. The next stop was at the Canberra Space Centre (CSC) which is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. The Canberra Space Centre offers visitors the chance to … [Read More...]

HIREUP – TRAVEL & SUPPORT WORKERS

Sponsored. Our family recently joined Hireup, an online platform for finding and hiring support workers. BJ’s NDIS plan has given him greater freedom to access the community to pursue his interests, but for him to do that, he needs an enthusiastic support worker by his side. We’re not prepared to settle when it comes to the people supporting BJ. We want him to be surrounded by people who are … [Read More...]

TIDBINBILLA NATURE RESERVE – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CANBERRA

We've visited Canberra many times but hadn't discovered Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve until a friend recently told me about it. Canberra is overflowing with wheelchair accessible activities so we usually don't look beyond the city but on my friend's recommendation we took the 40 minute drive from Canberra to Tidbinbilla. The Nature Reserve is a gem with its bountiful wildlife and accessible walks and … [Read More...]

TARONGA ZOO’S TIGER TREK – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY

The tigers are back at Taronga Zoo and have a brand new enclosure. It's spacious, has plenty of natural areas for the tigers to hide and provides visitors with an immersive experience. When one of our readers messaged me asking if Taronga Zoo's Tiger Trek is wheelchair accessible, we decided to check it out so we could let you know. Not only is Tiger Trek wheelchair accessible, it provides people … [Read More...]

QUALIA HAMILTON ISLAND – LUXURY ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION WHITSUNDAYS AUSTRALIA

WARNING - This review contains unbridled enthusiasm, a touch of envy and many gratuitous photos of opulent accommodation surrounded by stunning scenery. I've declared many times I'm a five-star loving gal, so you can imagine it took no more than a nanosecond for me to agree to visiting qualia, a six-star resort on Hamilton Island. qualia is often featured in celebrity Instagram posts so I knew … [Read More...]

CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS – WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY WHITEHAVEN BEACH TOUR

When we booked a return trip to Hamilton Island there was one experience we all agreed had to be repeated - a trip to Whitehaven Beach. On our last visit we were lucky enough to fly to Whitehaven in two helicopters (you can read about it here), landing on the beach and enjoying a picnic. It was magical and something we often talk about as an extra special holiday memory. Although we'd have … [Read More...]

PERMOBIL GIVEAWAY

There’s a reason I’m particularly excited about our Permobil giveaway. Not only are we happy to have the opportunity to give away around $17,000 worth of equipment to our lovely readers but I’m happy to share the story of the company, Permobil. Permobil is celebrating its 50th anniversary and they have good reason to celebrate. Their products have changed, and continue to change, the lives … [Read More...]

TROPIC TOWERS APARTMENTS CAIRNS – WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION CAIRNS

When visiting Cairns recently I was keen to see a variety of accommodation options because we know our readers have varying needs and budgets. While it's lovely to be staying in accommodation on the Cairns Esplanade, it's a prime location and you pay more for it. For this reason I thought I'd check out an apartment a short drive from town. Situated close to the centre of Cairns, Tropic Towers … [Read More...]

AUSTRALIA ZOO – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES SUNSHINE COAST

Australia Zoo is on a mission to make you fall in love with their animals. With over 1200 animals at Australia Zoo there's sure to be one you'll take a shine to when you visit. And when you visit Australia Zoo, you'll be helping develop wildlife and wilderness conservation, with a portion of proceeds directly supporting projects including helping to protect crocodiles, tigers, wombats, elephants … [Read More...]