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 …
Recreational
SUGAR REPUBLIC – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
On the weekend we were lured to the city with the promise of sugary fun and a few sweet treats at Myer's pop-up event, Sugar Republic. Few outings get a unanimous thumbs up so it's testament to the event that it spanned the ages and interests of our …
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 …
2018 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW
The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me. It used to be a time of sadness as I’d feel somewhat panicked another year had slipped by and I was aware of how behind BJ was compared to his able-bodied peers. I’m not sure when I stopped …
ACCESSIBILITY NEWS – WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Emails, 24 hour news and a long list of Facebook news means we have an information overload these days. As a result, stories come and go swiftly. What's headline news one minute, is at the bottom of the news feed the next. I find there's so many …
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 …
GOLD COAST ISLAND BUGGY TOURS – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
Buggy tours are a favourite family activity for us. It's a popular activity with the whole family but particularly BJ. That's why on our recent holiday we decided to try Gold Coast Island Buggy Tours which took us to South Stradbroke Island for a …
SEA WORLD – ACCESSIBLE GOLD COAST
We've made lovely family memories at Sea World on the Gold Coast over multiple visits. AJ even celebrated her second birthday there. Over the years the attraction has evolved but maintained the elements that encourage us to visit again and again. On …
