The wet and cold weather forecast for the coming week has me thinking of accessible indoor activities in and around Sydney. While we are still cautious about indoor activities, restricted visitor numbers do assist with crowds, so I thought I'd put …
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BBQ BOAT HIRE PORT MACQUARIE – ACCESSIBLE BOATING FUN
Have you ever been on a BBQ boat? When BJ was little we joined friends on a BBQ boat while staying in Port Macquarie. I remember it as a relaxing and fun day out. Our most recent visit to the area was during winter and we were looking for activities …
SYDNEY ZOO – WESTERN SYDNEY – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
Sydney Zoo has been open for six months, so we thought it was about time we popped in to check out the zoo and its accessibility. We'd heard good things from our Have Wheelchair Will Travel and Accessible Sydney Facebook communities but we wanted to …
A NIGHT AT FIELD OF LIGHT – SOUNDS OF SILENCE DINNER ULURU – ACCESSIBLE CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
There are many ways to enjoy Uluru's magic, and sunrise and sunset are particularly popular. During our stay in January, each evening AJ and I would take a drive to one of the allocated viewing areas to watch sunset at either Uluru or Kata Tjuta. No …
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL – THE FUR BABIES & MOTHERS WE’VE MET IN OUR TRAVELS
In our travels we've been fortunate to have many animal encounters, from feeding a rhino at San Diego Zoo to wearing a python like an enormous necklace at Canberra Zoo. While we always think it's a privilege to get up close to any animals, the …
ATSA INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPO REVIEW
Sponsored I’ve been a regular visitor to the ATSA Independent Living Expos since our early days of navigating parenting a child with a disability. I spent my first visit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of equipment available and displayed at the …
MARDI GRAS SYDNEY – ACCESSIBLE VIEWING
Sydney's annual Mardi Gras sees our city awash with rainbows, glitter and greetings of "Happy Mardi Gras" from strangers when you walk down the street. As a family we've been keen to attend the Mardi Gras parade for a while, but battling the crowds …
BONDI BEACH – BEACH WHEELCHAIR, MATTING & ACCESSIBILITY
Bondi Beach is arguably one of the busiest and most popular beaches in Australia. In fact, last year it played host to 4 million visitors. When 1 in 20 people have an access need, this means there’s a significant number of those visitors who require …
DODECALIS LUMINARIUM – SYDNEY FESTIVAL – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
Last night we had the opportunity to check out Dodecalis Luminarium at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour which is part of Sydney Festival 2020. This art installation is in fact an inflated labyrinth of winding paths and soaring domes which certainly …
RILEY CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION RESORT – CAIRNS ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION
When I travelled to Cairns in October, Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, was the new kid on the block. And what a unique stamp it has made on the hotel scene. Although travelling without the family on this occasion, I was keen to check out …
