Wheelchair
Accessible vacations
in New Zealand
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Our
wheelchair accessible vacations in New Zealand are the very best
of all possibilities. Our first hand knowledge about access and
accessibility in New Zealand and our collaboration with the world's
best accessible travel planners in New Zealand make almost any
New Zealand travel dream come true.
Our travel planners know access and accessibility in New Zealand
first hand and we pride ourselves on designing individual travel
packages for individual travelers.
Our
wheelchair accessible vacations explore
• Outdoor Activities, Nature, Flora, Fauna
• Maori Culture
• Art and Lifestyle & Kiwi Culture
• Sightseeing Attractions & Planned Events
• Foods, culinary instruction & Wines
• Urban & rural sightseeing
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If
it's luxury you're after, a luxury vacation is not far away
in New Zealand. Luxurious accommodation is plentiful featuring
million-dollar sceneries of mountain peaks, crystal-clear lakes
and rivers, and miles of sparkling blue sea. Many luxury hotels
are found in picturesque settings, some in remote areas accessible
only by helicopter and are known as wilderness lodges. New Zealand's
luxury hotels feature world-class cuisine and typically friendly
and attentive Kiwi staff.
Luxury options including superyacht and helicopter charters
or cruise liner reservations to arrive in New Zealand as thousands
of visitors do every year.
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NORTH ISLAND Explorer
North
Island Vacation Overview: This sample itinerary spawns our most popular
accessible circle around the North Island. An itinerary similar to this
is our natural choice for a pre-cruise itinerary leaving or arriving
in Auckland. Based from Auckland this program focuses on Mauri and Kiwi
cultures around Auckland city and traveles to Rotorua. Around Tototue
there'splenty of visits at the regions thermal hot spot and NZ's center
of Maori Culture. For details on pricing your visit contact Accessible
Journeys
Day 1: Arrive Auckland International Airport
Meet your accessible mini bus and your driver. Drive into Auckland city
and be checked into your fully accessible central city luxury hotel
complex adjacent to the stunning Sky tower and Casino. Overnight Auckland
Day
2: Auckland Sightseeing
We pick you up from your hotel with our driver and accessible minibus.
Visit the Americas cup village, Auckland waterfront with a visit to
Kelly Tarltons Undersea World. Overnight Auckland
Day
3: Day Trip North
From your Auckland hotel we travel North via the grand Auckland Harbour
bridge past the rugged West Coast surf beach at Murawai. At Wellesford
we return via the beautiful Whangaparoa (Wh pronounced f) peninsular,
and can stop at the Waiwera thermal pools before returning to Auckland
through the North Shore Bays. Overnight Auckland
Day 4: Rotorua
Leave Auckland for the start of your cultural native Maori experience.
Travel through farmland river gorges and beautiful beaches via the city
of Tauranga to Rotorua where you settle into your Lakeside Resort. In
the evening have a traditional Maori concert and hangi. Overnight Rotorua.
Day 5: Rotorua
Today explore the Whangarewarewa thermal reserve with bubbling mud,
geysers, and sulphur. Spend time visiting the traditional Maori village
and geyser hot springs. Continue the afternoon with visits to nearby
lakes before returning to your luxury lakeside hotel. Thermal Pool baths
and treatments are available. Overnight Rotorua.
Day
6: Day trip to Lake Taupo
Driver South to beautiful Lake Taupo, famed for fishing and the Volcano
Mt Tongariro at its head. Visit the amazing Huka Falls, and wheel above
the chasm and rushing waters. Stop at the beautiful lake side village
with opportunities for Lake cruises or try your luck at the "hole
in one" on the lake! Overnight Rotorua.
Day 7: Auckland
Good-bye to Rotorua and return to Auckland via the city of Hamilton,
passing through forest parks and meeting the great Waikato river. Our
transport will deliver you to the Auckland International Airport, or
the passenger cruise ship terminal. Assist with check in at the airport
or cruise dock and farewell to New Zealand.
Included
in tour rate:
First class accessible accommodation throughout. Private driver and
accessible minibus. Daily breakfast and lunch. All admissions per itinerary.
Luggage assistance, taxes and local fees.
Total capacity of up to 7 persons including a maximum of 2 travelers
seated in wheelchairs or electric scooters.
NOT
included in rate:
International airfare, travel insurance, items of personal nature, gratuities.
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SOUTH
ISLAND Explorer
South
Island Overview: Sample of our most accessible sightseeing vacation
on the South Island visiting many of the scenes from Lord
of the Rings and filled with stunning views from the Chronicles
of Narnia. For details on pricing your visit contact Accessible
Journeys
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch International Airport
Meet your accessible mini bus and your driver. City and orientation
tour.
Check into your fully accessible central city luxury hotel within rolling
or strolling distance of the central square, restaurants, casino, cafes,
art centre, botanical garden and many accessible attractions. Christchurch
has two scenic rivers, two universities, a very accessible Central Business
District, and an accessible public transport system. It sponsors the
largest spinal cord injury unit in NZ and has an accessibility focused
City Council.
Day
2: Christchurch Sights
We pick you up from your hotel with our driver and accessible minibus.
Sightsee and visit trendy Sumner beach cafes, New Brighton pier, Maori
Marae cultural visit, and the Antarctic Centre. Sightseeing is at your
leisure and we have many recommendations. Overnight Christchurch.
Day
3: Option 1, Akaroa day trip
From your Christchurch hotel travel via Lyttelton Port town and around
the beautiful harbour in the extinct volcano. We top the rim of another
extinct volcano and drop down to Akaroa Harbour and the old French town
of Akaroa. Here there is art and crafts galore and lovely restaurants
with spectacular sea views. Overnight Christchurch.
Option
2, Hanmer Thermal Springs day trip
Soak off the aches and pains at this world class sub alpine thermal
spa. Travel out of Christchurch over the Waimakariri, Ashley and Waipara
rivers to the Weka Pass. Drive between stunning limestone formations
including "the Frog". Heading on through rich farmland we
stop to view the 1860 historic Hurunui Pub before passing through Balmoral
forest and following the beautiful Waiau river to the historic Ferry
bridge where you have the opportunity to jet boat ride or even bungy.
On to Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, accessible thermal pool complex
with forest and mountain backdrop. Here you can relax in the hot pools,
get a massage, eat at the restaurant, or roll and stroll in the great
surrounding forest. Returning to Christchurch there are a number of
world class wineries to visit along the way. Overnight Christchurch.
Day
4: Mt Cook
Leave Christchurch for the start of your Lord of the Rings country experience.
Travel through farmland [sheep, not so much dairy!] then past Lord of
the Rings Lakes like Lake Tekapo where we stop at the famous stone Church
of the Lonely Shepherd with its fantastic lake and mountain backdrop.
Next travel to NZ's biggest mountain Mount Cook where you are made welcome
in a totally accessible super luxury hotel complex high in the mountains
with incredible high mountain views. The fully accessible Panorama restaurant
looks out into an alpine wilderness otherwise only experienced by only
mountaineers. Overnight Mt Cook.
Day
5: Queenstown
Leave Mt cook and travel via spectacular lakes, desert terrain, and
river gorges, past the amazing original AK Hackett Bungy Jump, down
the Kawarau gorge to Queenstown.
Queenstown was the center of the filming for Lord of the Rings and is
surrounded by staunch mountain, lake countryside, and breathtaking scenery.
Overnight at our especially selected world class lake resort.
Day
6: Queenstown
Transferred to the lakeside village you board a classic steamer "the
Earnslaw" and chuff over the lake to Walter Peak station where
with a bit of rustic access we see how NZ farms work. The rest of the
day is free for adventure activities, hanging out, shopping or just
wheeling around the very accessible lakefront.
Day
7: Option 1, Franz Joseph Glacier
Depart Queenstown for a drive through the most rugged Haast Pass·
(Lord of the Rings territory here) to the West Coast where we change
seas to the Tasman sea, and drive up the NZ rainforest coastline to
Franz Joseph Glacier and your fully accessible hotel.
Here you have opportunities for scenic chopper and regular flights and
glacial landings.
Day
7: Option 2, Queenstown - Paradise- Queenstown
Paradise, past Glenorchy, is a truly magical spot on the national heritage
list boasting spectacular views of glaciated rocky peaks of the barrier
range. This property belongs to a trust and was used extensively in
the filming of the Lord of the Ringsmovie. Not many people get a chance
to visit this very special place and we are privileged in being able
to get a chance to go there. We will take an accessible stroll through
the forests (a bit rocky in some bits, but negotiable) and have a packed
lunch. If we get back early enough there is have some free time in the
afternoon.
Day
8: Option 1, Christchurch
After departing Franz Joseph we pass through the pioneering gold mining
area and source of NZ "Pounamu", jade which is fashioned into
Maori design.
Then we cross over the amazing Otira gorge alpine viaduct and through
the heart of the Southern mountains to Arthurs Pass with its Mountain
museum and then down through the Canterbury farming Plains to your familiar
hotel in Christchurch.
Day
8: Option 2, Christchurch
We depart Queenstown and at Omarama head past the huge hydroelectric
schemes of Benmore and Aviemore to Waimate and a stop at a fresh berry
farm. After smoothies and real fruit ice cream we pass through the port
town of Timaru and the farming center of Ashburton before returning
to Christchurch and your hotel adjacent to attractive Victoria Square.
We will choose a nice venue for dinner for your final night.
Day
9: Christchurch Departure
We transport you to the Christchurch International Airport, assist with
check in and say farewell.
For more
details about the South Island Explorer, call or email Accessible
Journeys HERE
Our
tour rates include:
First class accessible accommodation throughout. Private driver and
accessible minibus. Daily breakfast and lunch. All admissions per itinerary.
Luggage assistance, taxes and local fees.
Total capacity of up to 7 persons including a maximum of 2 travelers
seated in wheelchairs or electric scooters.
Our
tour rates DO NOT included:
International airfare, Domestic airfare in USA or NZ, travel insurance,
items of personal nature, gratuities.
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Self Drive New Zealand Vacations
The
hongi is a traditional Maori greeting. Noses are pressed together and
the ha, or breath of life, is exchanged and intermingled. The hongi is
an integral part of the powhiri (welcoming ceremony).
