Our trip to New Zealand was a last minute decision so finding accommodation in peak season, that also suited our needs, wasn’t easy. We splurged on our Queenstown stay and booked a two bedroom apartment at Hilton Lakeview Residences which provided …
New Zealand
SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
For access to the best views in Queenstown there's only one place to go, Skyline Queenstown. Ride the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere to the top of Bob's Peak and enjoy stunning views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil …
LAVA GLASS SCULPTURE GARDEN – ACCESSIBLE TAUPO NEW ZEALAND
Growing up with a garden crazy Mum who has a green thumb, I often find myself drawn to gardens when we travel. We've seen some beauties and I always love sharing photos with Mum back home so she can enjoy them from afar. While staying in Taupo, we …
BLUE POOLS NEW ZEALAND – A LESSON IN RESEARCHING A DESTINATION
As a general rule I am well prepared for our travels and spend considerable time researching accessibility. Occasionally, I either don't have time to plan every detail, or we decide to do something spontaneous. The results are often mixed and it's a …
OKARITO WETLAND WALK – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Some of the best travel finds come when things don't go to plan. When weather conditions prevented us from doing a helicopter trip to Franz Josef at the planned time, we were left with an afternoon for exploring. We decided to check out the small …
TAUPO QUAD ADVENTURES – FAMILY FUN – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
It's well known that we have two motor-loving guys in our household. Something that's been a surprising discovery in our travels, is how much AJ loves quad biking. She's the quietest family member and more likely to be cuddling a cute animal than …
MAORI ROCK CARVINGS LAKE TAUPO – SAILING WITH BARBARY
Sometimes the desire to do a certain travel experience, despite it not being the most logical choice, is too great to ignore. Sailing on beautiful Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings, on the electric eco-yacht Barbary, was one such adventure. We …
CRATERS OF THE MOON GEOTHERMAL WALK – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is jam-packed with otherworldly adventures and one such experience is Craters of the Moon Geothermal Walk in Taupo. One of the reasons we included the North Island of New Zealand in our itinerary, was so we could see the intriguing …
RAIL CRUISING ROTORUA – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
For us, travel is about exploring new opportunities and engaging with each family member’s interests. Our transport loving guy has toured in a fire truck, both on the Gold Coast and in San Francisco, he’s glided along on an old sugar cane track on an …
WAI-O-TAPU THERMAL WONDERLAND – ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
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 …
