Travelling with a wheelchair
Our day in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park kept delivering right until our last stop at Ormiston Gorge. Located 135km from Alice Springs, Ormiston Gorge is an easy drive from town. Of all the places we explored in the National Park, this is my favourite. It’s an oasis with its waterhole, shady trees and easy wheelchair access. A path leads from the carpark to
There’s a reason the Mindil Beach Sunset Market continues to attract locals and tourists every Thursday and Sunday night during the dry season (May-October). That’s because it’s the perfect place to enjoy a laidback balmy evening in Darwin. We loved the atmosphere so much we visited twice on our last trip. Arriving when the market opened meant we could easily park, look around the markets before the crowds,
Each of our stops in the West MacDonnell Ranges had something different to offer, but Standley Chasm provided the best accessible walk. It was of reasonable length and accessible throughout, meaning we could make it to the end with BJ in his wheelchair. We were thrilled to see BJ enjoying this walk so much. It was the happiest we’d seen him after his hospital stay (you can
Looking back over our photos of our visit to the West MacDonnell Ranges and Central Australia I feel so lucky to have seen the rich colours and contrasts with my own eyes. We found there was limited information around accessibility in the region and we hope by providing information and photos it may encourage others with a mobility restriction, or wheelchair, to give it a
When I started Have Wheelchair Will Travel I always envisaged the website, and particularly the Facebook page, should have a community feel. I didn’t want it to be clinical and over time I’m happy to say we’ve got to know many of our readers, sometimes virtually and many we’ve met in person. We love the fact people feel they know us well enough to introduce
Our stay in Alice Springs was slightly interrupted with a stay in hospital. In fact we saw more of Alice Springs Hospital than any of the attractions. Fortunately, it was a second visit for Hubby, BJ and myself. AJ was lucky enough to have a school friend also visiting Alice Springs at the same time and the family kindly took AJ sightseeing for the day
I’m not sure what the fascination is with crocodiles but people from all over the world seem intrigued by the reptile. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the dangers associated with crocodiles and swimming in their waters when visiting the Northern Territory. If you’re keen to get up-close to a crocodile without coming off second best, Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin is the place to go. It’s easy to
We’re regular visitors to Port Macquarie and we’re still looking for an ideal holiday apartment which ticks all the boxes. Finding accessible, affordable, apartment accommodation (try saying that 3 times fast!) is hard to do. We’re still searching, but we did find Beachcomber Resort which is wheelchair friendly and fitted the budget for our recent stay. The resort is a few minutes from the centre of
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House was the first stop on our tour of the Coffs Harbour area. Although the Butterfly House is the main attraction, I knew our kids would especially love the maze. The Butterfly House offers visitors the opportunity to stroll amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest setting. Kids will love spotting the beautiful butterflies and if they’re lucky like
It may seem odd to write about visiting a railway station, after all, most of us only visit one when we’re travelling somewhere. But we think Grand Central Terminal in New York is a destination worth adding to your Big Apple itinerary. The beautiful building, which houses the rail network, puts the ‘Grand’ into Grand Central. The main concourse has a vintage charm with high vaulted ceilings,
Clearly word has spread that Vivid at Taronga Zoo is one of the best family-friendly events because it was sold out last Saturday night. However, being a ticketed event (tickets are limited) ensures crowds are kept to a manageable level. The huge animal light installations have kids wide-eyed with wonder and although this was our second year visiting, I still marvelled at the delicate animal sculptures and
Hyatt Regency Sydney is the luxury hotel Darling Harbour needed. Located in the popular dining and entertainment precinct this recently renovated property (previously Four Points Sheraton) offers 892 guest rooms, including two styles of accessible accommodation. Walking into the expansive hotel lobby there’s a feeling of opulence and elegance. Although decorated with modern fixtures the hotel maintains a warmth which is assisted by the welcoming hotel staff. My eye
When AJ and I had our girl’s getaway in Adelaide I was determine that we return with a few hotel options to share with our community. Although we loved staying by the beach in Glenelg, we are aware the city is more convenient for many people. The Ibis Adelaide is in the heart of the city, just a short walk or wheel to Rundle Mall
Vivid Festival 2017 kicked off last night and we were there to see what was on offer. We’ve been regulars at this event since its humble beginnings and the popularity of the event grows each year. The festival is running from 26 May until 17 June allowing plenty of evenings for visitors to explore the many precincts it now covers, including Chatswood, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Martin
We believe Taronga Zoo is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Sydney but its location on a hill does mean there are some challenges regarding ease of access is you are using a manual wheelchair. We were zoo friends for many years and visited each school holidays so we know our way around the zoo and have learnt a few tips and tricks which makes a visit easier. Recently
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