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Articles, Travel Tips and Personal Stories:
Read about the stories and adventures of other travellers and learn about accessible destinations and travel tips from a local perspective.
General
- Travelling with a Disability
- "Vacation" is a magic word. Use it in a conversation and people are likely to momentarily spirit off to their private bit of paradise. But even Harry Potter puts in long hours of preparation to work his magic. So, what's the magic formula for conjuring up a charmed vacation? Scott Rains writes on the six "knows" of travelling with a disability.
Australian Travel
- A taste of travel in Tasmania
- Greg Killeen's travel diary of his trip to Tasmania. This article discusses disability wheelchair access to Tasmania's many accessible tourist attractions as well as accessibility of the Spirit of Tasmania cruise for people with physical disabilities.
- Accessible Tram Ride - Melbourne
- AQA Victoria road tests the new low floor trams which run on route 109 (Port Melbourne to Box Hill). How well do they work for a wheelie?
- Central Australia Adventure
- This article offers a wealth of experience and contacts for people interested in exploring the heartland of Australia. Michele Castagana is a wheelchair user herself and a resident of Alice Springs. She provides heaps of information about tourism in the Alice and surrounding areas, including accommodation, sightseeing and touring.
- Curtain Fig Boardwalk
- This landmark is one of the most frequently visited tourism sites on the Tablelands. An elevated, wheelchair accessible, boardwalk allows visitors to get a close up view of this impressive natural feature.
- In my wheelchair and travelling across Queensland
- Access consultant Robert Gobert takes the reader on a wheelchair tour of Queensland. Travelling by rail and air Robyn and her husband set out on an adventure that includes wineries, alpacas, a tree top walk on a swinging bridge, geckos, turtle feeding and a sunset flight over Fraser Island.
- My Trip to Noosa
- Andrea Holliday from the Australian Quadriplegic Association Victoria reports that her recent holiday to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast was a pleasant, relaxing and accessible experience. Hastings street is a dream to get around and local attractions, such as Eumundi Markets, Underwater World, Noosa National Park, restaurants and the Noosa Cinema all cater well for wheelchair access.
- Polo Flat Airfield - Snowy Mountains Holiday
- The Polo Flat Airfield on the outskirts of Cooma NSW, was the main centre of aviation for the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme. Today the Airfield offers accessible accommodation and tourist attractions, as well as flying lessons for people with disabilities.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
- Dreams do come true ... Judith has cerebral palsy, and in her own words "has never let this prevent her from enjoying life to the fullest."
- The Road Ahead - Access in the Tropics
- Robyn Gobert's travel diary details wheelchair accessible accommodation and attractions in tropical Queensland, including tethered hang gliding, scuba diving off the Great Barrier Reef, Cave Tours and more.
- Welcome to South Australia
- Perhaps you would like to visit Adelaide and spend more time exploring some of the unique country side of South Australia. Barbara Worley is a local resident and an experienced wheelchair traveller. In this article she gives her suggestions for a 12 day holiday itinery, including accessible tourist attractions and day trips.
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World Travel
- Accessible Tourism in Argentina
- Visit Buenos Aires, the beautiful and fascinating Cataratas del Iguazú or go skiing in the Andes mountains. These are just a few of the accessible trips now available in Argentina, a country rich culture and diversity.
- An Adventure in Living ... Southern Africa
- Karen Krimberg talks about her African adventure, where her crutches did not stop her from going on safari, and where she and other traveller's in wheelchairs were able to touch a cheeta and experience the heart and soul of Africa.
- Bali or Bust
- Greg recounts his trip to Bali as he rediscovers the thrill of travelling - somthing he has been deliberating in his mind since he became a quadriplegic 18 years ago.
- Disability need not mean inability
- Five people with disabilities, three in wheelchairs, climb to Mt Everest Base Camp.
- In Ethiopia in a wheelchair
- Access travel diary about a wheelchair trek through northern Ethiopia to the legendary Blue Nile Falls - based on the personal experiences of a C5/6 quadriplegic.
- Magical India
- Sue Willis and her daughter Joanna journeyed from Sydney, Australia to Kottakkal, Kerala India to experience the wonders of Ayurvedic medicine. Their trip was not without a few surprises.
- Michael's Mission Possible!
- Michael has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy [type 2A] and is always looking for adventure. His latest challenge took him all the way to the North Pole.
- Pacific Cruise Heaven on Superstar Leo
- Colin and his wife escape on a 10 night cruise of the Pacific Islands. As a C6 quadriplegic Colin reports that it was the most relaxing holiday and he would recommend it to anyone, especially those who use a wheelchair (both manual and electric).
- Roatan Dive Trip
- Whether you are a dive enthusiast or not, you will enjoy this article about the Bay Island Beach Resort in Honduras. Maybe you will even decide to take up scuba diving yourself.
- Thailand holiday adventure
- Judith shares her holiday experiences in Thailand, riding elephants, visiting temples, patting wild tigers, jet skiing, rafting and many more adventures. She had such a wonderful time she is already planning a return trip.
- Travelling with a disability: Europe
- The first in a series of articles by Bruce Mumford about access travel, with tips for people with a disability holidaying in Europe, including accessible accommodation, accessible toilets, getting there and getting around.
- Travelling with a disability: New Zealand
- There are many reasons why tourists with a disability should travel to New Zealand. Bruce Mumford has multiple sclerosis. He recounts his travels in New Zealand and talks about the accessibility of places he visited.
- Wheelchairs and Whale Watching in California, USA
- Scott Rains travel report about wheeling around Monterey Bay, whale watching, nature walks and accessible accommodation.
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