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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VIETNAM HOLIDAY WITH A WHEELCHAIR
When Jen privately contacted me to share photos of her family's holiday in Vietnam, I asked her if she'd be happy to write a guest blog so their family's experiences may benefit others. I know family life is always busy so I appreciate it when our readers contribute and it sounds like Jen's family had an incredible time in Vietnam. It's great to read the highlights, challenges and the way they … [Read More...]
GOLD COAST ISLAND BUGGY TOURS – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
Buggy tours are a favourite family activity for us. It's a popular activity with the whole family but particularly BJ. That's why on our recent holiday we decided to try Gold Coast Island Buggy Tours which took us to South Stradbroke Island for a blissful day of fun and relaxation. Our day started with a cruise from Mariners Cove to our destination of Couran Cove on South Stradbroke Island. … [Read More...]
SEA WORLD – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
We've made lovely family memories at Sea World on the Gold Coast over multiple visits. AJ even celebrated her second birthday there. Over the years the attraction has evolved but maintained the elements that encourage us to visit again and again. On our recent trip to the Gold Coast we thought we'd pop in and see what's new. As the kids get older it's hard to know their reaction when they … [Read More...]
O’REILLY’S RAINFOREST RETREAT – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
Winding our way through the Gold Coast Hinterland to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat we had high expectations. Other families had told us the area is stunning and we knew an accessible walk awaited us. Road works made it a slow journey which allowed us to enjoy the views and slowed down Hubby who would have otherwise thought the sharp turns were a good practice run for a future Formula 1 … [Read More...]
NOVOTEL BRISBANE SOUTH BANK – ACCESSIBLE BRISBANE
In the last couple of years I've happily become a regular visitor to Brisbane. I'm quite content to swap the winter chill of Sydney for a few days thawing out in the South Bank area. When I was asked to present at the Source Kids Disability Expo I was keen to stay near the venue. While researching suitable accommodation I discovered a new hotel had recently opened a street away. Given the … [Read More...]
FIRE ENGINE TOUR – FAMILY FUN ON THE GOLD COAST
True transport lovers never grow out of their passion and BJ certainly proved his devotion recently when we took a Fire Engine tour on the Gold Coast. When I spotted the Fire4Hire tour while researching family-friendly Gold Coast activities I just knew we had to surprise BJ with a ride. There was no holding BJ back when Geoff pulled up in the now retired, but authentic, Fire Truck. BJ's … [Read More...]
CHINA’S BULLET TRAIN – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
I am the first to admit I was ignorant about China's transport system. I had low expectations, especially when it came to finding anything accessible, but I was wrong. The train system is excellent and the trains have wheelchair access. My experience on China's bullet train was an unexpected highlight of my trip to China. Chengdudong Railway Station is huge, modern and bustling with locals using … [Read More...]
CHENGDU’S GIANT PANDAS – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
Some animals seem to evoke more endearment than others and I'm guessing by the enthusiasm of the crowd at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, the panda is near the top of the list. The minute I heard I was going to China, seeing pandas was firmly in my mind. Lucky for me, a visit to the Chengdu Panda Base was on the itinerary and being home to over 180 pandas, I figured the odds of … [Read More...]
NEW VENTURE – ANNOUNCING TRAVEL WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Nearly five and a half years ago Have Wheelchair Will Travel went live. I felt equal parts excited and anxious when it did. In retrospect it was ridiculous because no-one but family knew of its existence. The blog was a small idea, a way of sharing our tips and research after a successful and liberating experience of travelling as a family to America. We’d had a holiday of a lifetime and were keen … [Read More...]
HOLIDAY INN CHENGDU – ACCESSIBLE CHINA
The city of Chengdu is a magnet for tourists keen to see pandas during their stay in China. Although visitors can see China's national treasures in zoos in other cities, the Panda Research Base in Chengdu is home to over 180 pandas, with the babies in the nursery the most popular. My visit to the city was also to see the pandas, but I soon discovered Chengdu is an interesting spot to explore, … [Read More...]
CHOOSING A MANUAL WHEELCHAIR
If you’d told me when BJ was little I’d be excited to take delivery of a new wheelchair in the future, I’d have said you were crackers. And yet, here we are today, thrilled to get BJ’s new chair. It’s been a long time coming, given we first signaled it was needed in December 2016. We had an occupational therapy assessment, looked at chairs and put in our application for funding. Then we waited - I … [Read More...]
JAMALA WILDLIFE LODGE – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION CANBERRA
Sleeping overnight at a zoo may have once been something of children's dreams but Jamala Wildlife Lodge has taken the humble sleep-over to a new level of sophistication. Like many of you, I was keen to know more about the lodge, the accommodation and the accessible features of the experience. Although we were only visiting the National Zoo & Aquarium for the day, we were given access to … [Read More...]
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