ACCESSIBILITY REVIEWS
Sharing and reviewing my accessible travels through a disability lens
YAMBA GETAWAY - YAEGL COUNTRY - YAMBA, NSW~Accessibility Review
Nestled in the heart of Yamba, this one-bedroom renovated garage radiates a quirky charm and a warm ambience, offering a unique retreat just a short 10-minute drive away from the bustling tourist shopping and dining hub, as well as the sun-kissed beaches that define the coastal town. Attached to the main house, this unit provides direct access to a shared backyard deck area adorned with a barbecue, creating a perfect setting for relaxed evenings and casual gatherings.
7 On Merindah – Quandamooka Country – Coochiemudlo Island, QLD ~Accessibility Review
My latest accessibility review is on the charming disability inclusive '7 on Merindah,' nestled with charm on Moreton Bay's residential island, Coochiemudlo (the indigenous name, Kutchi-mudlo, for place of Redstone). In Australia, fully accessible holiday homes are a rarity, making 7 On Merindah a unique find. Coochiemudlo Island is largely wheelchair accessible, and will suit many people with disability
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The 60 second reviews have been created as an easy way to share real time accessibility information through social media.
Ingenia Holidays Broulee - Yuin country - NSW~Accessibility Review
We arrived to the tantalising sounds of waves on the Broulee Rocks beach behind the dense scrub that separates it from Ingenia Holiday Park. The somewhat tired yet accessible unit has been modified for those using wheelchairs and requiring mobility assistance. However, it wasn't a comfortable stay as there were too many adjustments and workarounds to be made for my situation.
Captains Cove Apartments – Gunaikurnai country – Paynesville, Vic ~Accessibility Review
Captain’s Cove Apartments was a great place to start our road trip, and we spent two nights and days surrounded by the gentle clink of ropes swaying against sail masts on the many boats and yachts docked around us. This inclusively designed two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is a joy to stay in.
The Bungalow Restaurant ( Wadawurrung Country) Drysdale, Vic - Accessibility Review
This nearly century-old California Bungalow-styled former home has been beautifully converted into a modern, accessible restaurant. The key historic elements have been cleverly retained such as the stained-glass windows and fireplace which have integrated perfectly with completely flush wide entrances, room for a wheelchair to navigate and an accessible bathroom.
100 Hitchcock, Barwon Heads, Victoria ( Wathaurong Country)-Accessibility Review
Time with my adult daughter is always a treasured activity and I had the joy of sharing a weekend not only with Amy but my sons’ partner’s and their Mum’s too. Talking, roller walking, eating and window shopping were high priorities on this beautiful Winters weekend. Wheelchair accessible 100 Hitchcock was the perfect base for such a relaxing time .
National Aboretum Canberra (Ngunnawal Country)- Accessibility Review
I enjoyed the first day of my visit to our Nation’s Capital, wheeling around Canberra's more recent attraction - the National Arboretum - currently 250 hectares of around 100 types of tree vegetation from all around the world arranged and planned so beautifully.
The Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island, QLD (Ngaro Country)- Accessibility Review
The Reef View Hotel on the edge of the Whitsundays was surprisingly wheelchair accessible in most ways.
I hadn’t stayed in many accessible hotel rooms since I have been wheeling and I recall this hotel being reviewed by one of my favorite accessible travel bloggers - Have Wheelchair Will Travel. I was very impressed by what I saw as a truly accessible room yet disappointingly, as I found out later, this is the only one they offer in their 359 room establishment. That’s less than .3% accessible accommodation available which is a long way under the percentage of disabled travelers of around 10%-15%.