In the middle of winter it was wonderful to escape to Queensland for warmer days, beach walks and accessible family-friendly activities. Novotel Surfers Paradise offers accessible accommodation in an ideal location to access all that the Gold Coast …
Gold Coast
Sea World Whale Watch Cruise – accessible Gold Coast
Whale watching - it's one of those activities that’s hit or miss. Part of the excitement of spotting an animal in the wild is the fact that there are is no guarantee of success. We are the visitors and sometimes that means that no-one is home, or …
HOTA – Home of the Arts – accessible Gold Coast
"To be an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet" is the mission statement on the HOTA website. I'd add one more item to that list and that's accessibility and inclusion for all, because HOTA is doing this …
Gold Coast Gondolas – review of accessibility
When I was a child travelling around the world for six months with my parents, we visited Venice. I was entranced by the gondolas and their singing guides, but our budget didn’t stretch far enough to use one to explore Venice’s canals. I badly wanted …
Skypoint Observation Deck – accessible Gold Coast activities
There’s no better way to get your bearings and enjoy stunning views of the Gold Coast than with a visit to Skypoint Observation Deck, located at the top of the Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It’s also the tallest observation tower in …
Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast – tandem go karting
If Braeden was writing this and telling you about his highlights from his time on the Gold Coast, it would be a combination of all the people he met and riding in a tandem kart at Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast. Anyone that’s been following our …
Braeden’s first flight in three years – Gold Coast getaway
It’s been three years since Braeden last went on a plane and oh my goodness, he was excited to rejoin the travelling world again when we headed off on an adventure to the Gold Coast last week. Our alarm went off at 4am to allow plenty of time to get …
WHERE TO STAY & PLAY IF YOU NEED A POOL HOIST AROUND AUSTRALIA
Are you as excited as we are to wave winter goodbye and soak up some summer sun? Splashing in a pool is an activity many of us enjoy when it warms up, whether for leisure or exercise. BJ can manage to walk down stairs to get into a pool, or he can …
GOLD COAST – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES
The Gold Coast delivers family fun for us every visit. On our most recent trip, we found the Gold Coast to be more accessible than ever. Famous for its long stretches of beach, we were thrilled to find beach wheelchairs are available free to loan at …
MOVIE WORLD – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
For our movie-loving family a trip to Movie World is a must when visiting the Gold Coast. When the kids were younger the rides were the focus, but as they've grown up we visit more for the character interactions and parade. In fact, BJ celebrated his …
