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 …
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BRISBANE – ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM FACILITIES
If you ever spot a woman taking photos of bathroom facilities it's sure to be me. And if it's not me, it's probably one of our Have Wheelchair Will Travel readers taking a photo for me. You see, I have a slight obsession and it stems from a good …
SWISS-BELHOTEL – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION BRISBANE
Recently I found myself visiting Brisbane for the second time in a month. Although in town for a conference, I was keen to take the opportunity to review a hotel with accessible accommodation in a good location. Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane immediately …
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 …
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 …
WHEEL OF BRISBANE – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE
As a first-time visitor to South Bank in Brisbane I was thrilled to ride the Wheel of Brisbane and have the opportunity to take in 360-degree views of the city. At almost 60 metres high it was one of the first landmarks I saw from my balcony when I …
MARVEL AT GOMA – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE
I shall mention from the outset, I feel extremely guilty for visiting the Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe exhibition at GOMA without BJ. At every turn he'd have been so excited to see costumes, pictures and memorabilia from the movies he …
RYDGES SOUTH BANK – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION BRISBANE
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Brisbane and being unfamiliar with the city, I had no idea on the best location for my stay. I remembered one of our readers telling me she had a great experience at Rydges South Bank. Word of mouth is a …
SNOW4KIDS – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE
School holidays are upon us and I remember all too well the scramble to find accessible activities to fill a whole two weeks, which catered to both BJ and AJ. BJ has an insatiable desire to be out every day and pop up events are my friend because of …
ALL ABILITIES PLAYGROUND BRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS
A couple of years ago I sent Hubby, who was in Brisbane on a business trip, to the All Abilities Playground at Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. He was impressed and came back with loads of photos. On my recent trip to South Bank I had the pleasure of …
