walking . is . overrated

Considering the number of requests I’ve had recently from people thinking of visiting New Zealand and who are looking for accessible bushwalks, tours, etc., I thought I’d have a look around and find a bunch of providers who specialise in just that! Of course, anyone can Google “wheelchair accessible NZ”, but in case you’d rather check out my hand-picked list, read on! (PS - isn’t that a brilliant quintessentially NZ photo? I borrowed it from here).

• Galaxy Motors: Diverse travel company, not only hires wheelchair accessible motor homes, vans, etc., but can also provide ‘driven’ tours, where a tour guide drives you all round NZ, allowing you to take in the sites without the stress of driving! Check out their website for more information.
• Rest NZ Tours: Rest NZ Tours are a touring company which offers a 24-day self-drive tour of NZ, guaranteed to be fully wheelchair accessible. They pre-book all your accommodation, provide a rental car with hand controls, and give you a detailed tour guide and itinerary. Worth a look I reckon! Again, take a look at their website for more info.
• NZ Mobility Motorhome: If you don’t need a tour guide, itinerary, or schedule and would prefer to take in NZ’s beautiful scenery at your own leisure, you may want to consider hiring the ‘NZ Mobility Motorhome’. Certainly the biggest wheelchair accessible vehicle I’ve ever seen, this thing features everything you want in a motorhome: gas oven, shower, queen bed, and all with the added bonus of being fully accessible! From the open-plan shower to the easily-swivelable driver’s seat, the whole motorhome sounds wonderful. Check out their website for rental tariffs, etc.

That’s just a few I found in my Googling adventures, if you know of any other businesses which provide similar products or services, leave a comment and let us know!