Depending on your access needs, it's worth considering a visit to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. It wasn't an easy day for us, pushing BJ in his manual wheelchair, but we certainly felt it was worth the extra effort required. It offered a unique day …
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND – ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL TIPS
Accessible planning tips for New Zealand Earlier this year we travelled to New Zealand and learnt a thing or two in our travels which we thought may help others when planning an accessible holiday to New Zealand. AIR NEW ZEALAND The …
ONE FAMILY’S ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE
One of the most rewarding things about creating Have Wheelchair Will Travel has been receiving messages from our HWWT community. I feel privileged to hear about your travels, to see your holiday photos and it's always rewarding to know that some of …
JAG ESCAPE FRANZ ALPINE RETREAT – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Booking accessible accommodation in peak season for our New Zealand holiday was a challenge. So I was particularly happy to find an accessible chalet just out of the town of Franz Josef. Our stay was three nights and we found this chalet to be …
ACROSS COUNTRY QUAD BIKES – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
While waiting for the weather to clear in Franz Josef we had several unplanned adventures which we thoroughly enjoyed. A trip in a helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier was our main event but the weather was proving somewhat uncooperative until our last …
HELLS GATE ROTORUA – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Visiting a thermal pool was high on our must-do list when visiting New Zealand. We were somewhat dazzled by the range of options, and to be honest, it was hard to choose. Hells Gate stood out among the many brochures we perused for two reasons, the …
BELOW ZERO ICE BAR QUEENSTOWN – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
I'm a firm believer in variety being the spice of life, therefore we're always on the lookout for unique experiences. Hubby, AJ and I visited an ice bar in Melbourne and we've been on the lookout for another so BJ could experience one too. We thought …
CHANGING PLACES HAMILTON GARDENS – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
When travelling through the North Island in New Zealand we stopped at Hamilton to break our drive between Taupo and Auckland. The Hamilton Gardens were recommended as a lovely spot to have our picnic lunch and it dawned on me as we were driving in …
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER HELICOPTER TRIP – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Sometimes we have a day out or an experience which fans the flames of my passion for accessible and inclusive tourism more than others. Our helicopter flight to the Franz Josef Glacier was one of those. It was the highlight of our trip to New Zealand …
