Thriving Through Disability

Last night we went to the new illuminate light and sound show at Karapiro. Very accessible event we were guided to a mobility parking spot just down from the event and having my scooter there made it easier and more independent for me to get around but wheelchairs could get there as well easily. Bathrooms were accessible and huge! I was able to get my scooter in and have room to move around (see photo) and plenty of food trucks etc to grab dinner and dessert! Only down side was there wasn’t a lot for adults to do before gates opening and it getting dark so next time I probably wouldn’t arrive so early! Also PSA for those sensitive to flashing/strobe lighting this probably isn’t the event for you.

Last night I went with some friends to a magical candlelight performance at St Peter’s Cathedral in Hamilton. Was absolutely beautiful. A fully accessible venue with ramps up to the church and/or handrails on the steps and mobility parks right outside the door as shown. I chose to use crutches to this one as the parking was sooo close and to sit with friends. Accessible for wheelchairs to although keep in mind if does have pews as seating so wheelchairs may have to place at the back which isn’t the end of the world as it’s a small venue. Swipe to see a snipet of the performance Candlelight Concerts by Fever St Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton

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Zuru Nightglow '23 I have attended the nightglow most years since I was quite young, but this year was the most organised, best venue I have been to in several years. Because Covid requirements were still in place when it was starting to be organised, we had to get tickets for the event on the website, they were still...

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Balloons Over Waikato '23 Morning I have been going to Balloons over Waikato events on and off since I was a child, and it is one of my favourite weeks of the year! This year due to work commitments we were only able to go down and watch them Saturday morning. It was raining the Friday and meant to rain the Saturday morning, so I wa...

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My Queenstown Top 3 Having now been to Queenstown a couple of times I thought it fitting to let you know about the 3 things that were my favourite activities in and around Queenstown. 1. TSS Earnslaw lake cruise and BBQ Lunch – This is by far my favourite thing to do in Queenstown especially on a sunny day because th...

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Travel Day! Usually, 3am starts to a travel day are completely out of the question because me and mornings are not friends at all however, when you need to be at a family wedding and the choice is spending an extra $200 + accommodation costs to travel the day before or must be at the airport at 5am the day of,....

Beautiful sunset over the mountains last night! 100% Pure New Zealand

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Travel Day! Usually, 3am starts to a travel day are completely out of the question because me and mornings are not friends at all however, when you need to be at a family wedding and the choice is spending an extra $200 + accommodation costs to travel the day before or must be at the airport at 5am the day of,....

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Adventure Prep Besides trying not to overpack on every trip then doing that anyway, there are a few things I must do to prepare to travel, especially if a plane is involved, so let me take you through my routine preparing for a trip. Firstly, I like to book my flights about 6 months or more in advance when the pri...

Beautiful Queenstown! Can’t wait to be back next week! Check out my blog this Sunday where I explain all about what I’m packing and how I prepared to travel as someone with a physical disability. Link in Bio

Few shots from a recent adventure to East Auckland lately Pine Harbour Marina

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Our First Cruise Just before the world shut down, we went on our first cruise, and I have fallen in love! We found a deal on a 4-night cruise to and from Brisbane, Australia going to Airlie Beach. I was very nervous as someone with mobility issues to do something like this as I wasn’t sure exactly how accessible i...

Happy Saturday! Today we chased some smurfs and had coffee in the sun 🌞 CluedUpp Games

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Blog | Exploring Without Li exploringwithoutli4 days ago1 minSummer HolidaysSummer for my family wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach! This year we went to Lake Taupo. First, we went to Huka Falls...14 views0 comments2 likes. Post not marked as liked2

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Summer Holidays Summer for my family wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach! This year we went to Lake Taupo. First, we went to Huka Falls which is beautiful and accessible! There is a footpath and bridge over the falls which we were able to get fabulous photos! You can get down further to the bottom of...

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Blog | Exploring Without Li exploringwithoutli5 days ago2 minDown The Rabbit HoleA few weeks ago I signed up to participate in something a little bit different. There is an app called Cluedupp Games that put on...9 views0 comments6 likes. Post not marked as liked6

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Down The Rabbit Hole A few weeks ago I signed up to participate in something a little bit different. There is an app called Cluedupp Games that put on different themed games that you start at a certain point in the city and have to go to other points according to the map to find different clues and solve puzzles to comp...

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Blog | Exploring Without Li exploringwithoutli3 days ago3 minA Slice of Paradise For a few summers now my family and I have taken a few days to explore the Bay of Islands in New Zealand’s North. This is in my top 3...11 views0 comments3 likes. Post not marked as liked3

New Post! It’s meant to be mid summer here in NZ but it’s absolutely miserable weather so I’m daydreaming of sunny days! Todays post is about one of my favourite summer adventures! Link in bio to my website!

A Slice of Paradise For a few summers now my family and I have taken a few days to explore the Bay of Islands in New Zealand’s North. This is in my top 3 areas in New Zealand to explore let me tell you why. We stayed in Paihia at the Anchorage Motel which has a wonderful accessible room that has a small ramp up to th...

Apologies for the lack of content so far this week my 9-5 has taken all my brain power! New content up on my website Sunday! In the meantime here’s a snap from a recent adventure.

Sorry team no new writings today the day has been too busy and my brain has shut down! New post tomorrow! I’m the meantime please check out Mondays one if you haven’t already!

Coffee with a View I don’t know about you, but coffee is an essential ingredient for a good day! And good coffee combined with a spectacular view is recipe for a fantastic day! Recently I have found a spot that gives both those things and a short path to the most spectacular surf beach I have seen yet. This can all ...

New post is live please check it out and give it a like and share if you enjoy it! my favourite cafe with a view.... Tune in Wednesday to read about a Christmas trip we made to another magical place!

Coffee with a View I don’t know about you, but coffee is an essential ingredient for a good day! And good coffee combined with a spectacular view is recipe for a fantastic day! Recently I have found a spot that gives both those things and a short path to the most spectacular surf beach I have seen yet. This can all ...

Some light reading for your Saturday! If you haven’t checked out my latest blog yet please do and give it a like 😀 next one out tomorrow!

My Happy Place “Nature is the purest portal to inner-peace.” – Angie Weiland Crosby If you guessed my favourite place to be so far is Hamilton Gardens you'd be correct! This free to visit attraction is on the top of my list because has an array of different style gardens all with different themes but all hav...

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My Happy Place “Nature is the purest portal to inner-peace.” – Angie Weiland Crosby If you guessed my favourite place to be so far is Hamilton Gardens you'd be correct! This free to visit attraction is on the top of my list because has an array of different style gardens all with different themes but all hav...

Have started a twice weekly blog that will let you in on all my tips, tricks and advice on all the places I've explored - check out the first instalment now at the link below! Come back on Wednesdays and Sundays weekly for new posts!

Setting the Scene Can I fit my chair through the door? Is the bathroom accessible? Is it safe? These are questions I ask myself before I leave my house. Often, I will research where I’m going thoroughly, but sometimes, it can be very hard to find the answers to these questions. Especially if it’s not a public pla...