Travelling with a wheelchair
A hot shower, a comfortable bed and room service are often pleasures I associate with a reward at the end of a flight. But, these were luxuries which helped start our recent holiday to Cairns. We had a busy time in the lead up to our departure and with a 6am flight it was a relief to stay close to the airport at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel.
Outdoor winter festivals are fast becoming a winter school holiday family favourite so I’m thrilled to see councils improving access and inclusion. Last week we headed to the Parramatta Winterlight with the promise of an accessible ice rink.` As I’ve previously mentioned, AJ has been a long-time skater, taking weekly skate lessons and spending much of these school holidays at a local rink. BJ is always keen
Clearly word has spread that Vivid at Taronga Zoo is one of the best family-friendly events because it was sold out last Saturday night. However, being a ticketed event (tickets are limited) ensures crowds are kept to a manageable level. The huge animal light installations have kids wide-eyed with wonder and although this was our second year visiting, I still marvelled at the delicate animal sculptures and
Hyatt Regency Sydney is the luxury hotel Darling Harbour needed. Located in the popular dining and entertainment precinct this recently renovated property (previously Four Points Sheraton) offers 892 guest rooms, including two styles of accessible accommodation. Walking into the expansive hotel lobby there’s a feeling of opulence and elegance. Although decorated with modern fixtures the hotel maintains a warmth which is assisted by the welcoming hotel staff. My eye
Vivid Festival 2017 kicked off last night and we were there to see what was on offer. We’ve been regulars at this event since its humble beginnings and the popularity of the event grows each year. The festival is running from 26 May until 17 June allowing plenty of evenings for visitors to explore the many precincts it now covers, including Chatswood, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Martin
We believe Taronga Zoo is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Sydney but its location on a hill does mean there are some challenges regarding ease of access is you are using a manual wheelchair. We were zoo friends for many years and visited each school holidays so we know our way around the zoo and have learnt a few tips and tricks which makes a visit easier. Recently
As we ‘boarded’ Titanic The Exhibition we were each handed a boarding pass. There we found our passenger name, class of travel and occupation. These details are those of real passengers who sailed on the Titanic. Much chatter ensued with us comparing our names and occupations. AJ decided to swap with me because the passenger card I was given was a passenger with her name. Unwillingly I gave up
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) to see the Bella Plus Connect program in action. This is a program for people with a disability or access requirements with the motto, “Art is for everyone.” My visit coincided with the monthly community drop-in day. What I saw was a dynamic environment where people can be creative and social with
Last weekend we enjoyed a staycation at the PARKROYAL Parramatta which is located about 35 minutes from central Sydney. The hotel offers three styles of accessible accommodation, with the recently opened extension delivering particularly stylish rooms. It’s so refreshing to walk into an accessible room which has a designer, rather than clinical, feel. When I first looked at reviewing the PARKROYAL I was thinking of families visiting Sydney for specialist
Imagine staying in an accessible resort where a phone interview is conducted prior to check-in to tailor your accommodation to your needs. A place where you have a choice of mattress, a ceiling hoist in your bedroom, height adjustable features, a range of accessible recreational equipment to try and educational opportunities. Not only that, these facilities are delivered in a stylish modern beachside resort. I’m
Sydney’s my hometown so you’ll have to excuse me for being biased but I think it’s a fabulous city. I love nothing more than wandering around the harbour, visiting the Botanic Gardens, or having dinner watching the sun set behind the Harbour Bridge. Sydney has great access with wheelchair accessible public transport and plenty of level areas to explore. There are many options for accommodation
Recently I whisked my Mum away for a night of decadence for her birthday. With only one night for our girl’s escape and celebration, a stay-cation in Sydney was the logical choice. Both Mum and I are five-star loving gals so we felt right at home walking into Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. I had an extra bounce in my step because I was finally going
We had the opportunity to attend the opening night of the Sydney Santa Spectacular at Rosehill. It was a charity night and each guest was asked to take along a gift which would be delivered to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The guys from Camp Quality were there with their puppets and enthusiastic staff selling Camp Quality Christmas crackers. I’m always keen to see if pop-up events
Dreamnight is a global charitable initiative in which zoos, aquariums and museums throughout the world partner with organisations that care for children. Taronga Zoo in Sydney is one of the zoos that participate and we were lucky enough to go along for the first time last week. I had no expectations so everything was a surprise. The moment we arrived the mood was set with friendly zoo staff, bubbles
When we’ve visited an attraction like Sea Life Sydney Aquarium many times, it’s exciting to hear that there’s something new to explore. Given that a visit to the Antarctic isn’t on our agenda any time soon, we were thrilled to visit the newly opened Penguin Expedition last weekend. AJ and I have been lucky enough to get up close to penguins before, me at Sea
Don't miss out on news and special offers with our newsletter!
