22 February - 14 March 2008
 

Your holiday of a lifetime begins from the moment you arrive at the airport. Our specialist staff will be on hand to assist you through all the check-in formalities.

19.00 hrs. Check-in at Emirates check-in desk at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3 for flight to Christchurch, New Zealand via Dubai and Sydney.

After check-in, there will be time for Duty Free Shopping.

22.00 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 006 departs for Dubai.

Appropriate meal served in flight.

Day 2, Sat 23 Feb 2008

08.45 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 006 arrives in Dubai.

In transit for flight EK 412 to Christchurch. 10.00 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 412 departs for Christchurch via Sydney.

 Appropriate meals served in flight.

Day 3, Sun 24 Feb 2008

06.05 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 412 arrives in Sydney.

07.50 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 412 departs Sydney.

13.30 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 412 arrives in Christchurch, New Zealand.

After clearing Customs and Immigration formalities meet local ground staff and transfer in wheelchair accessible coach with friendly coach captain to the hotel.

Check-in at the hotel.

 Time at leisure.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded, adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 4, Mon 25 Feb 2008

 Big Kiwi Breakfast at the hotel.

 Whole day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and the surrounding area.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded, adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 5, Tue 26 Feb 2008

 Big Kiwi Breakfast at the hotel.

10.00 hrs. Join the coach for a city tour of Christchurch, followed by a visit to a wild life reserve where we will meet the Kiwi and other New Zealand birds and animals and finish with a special  Barbecue lunch. We will then visit the seaside suburbs of New Brighton, Sumner and the port of the Lyttelton, then view the city from the port hills.

Located on the East coast of the South Island, Christchurch - just like the rest of New Zealand – it’s a city of contrasts. World-renowned for its beauty but also an understated elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where anything is possible.

Named after New Brighton in England, it is frequently referred to simply as Brighton, (occasionally leading to confusion with Brighton, near Dunedin).

The suburb is divided into three sections spread along the southern coast of Pegasus Bay: North New Brighton; New Brighton; and South New Brighton, which lies at the northern end of a narrow peninsula between the bay and the estuary of the Avon River. A pier was built here in the 1990s.

New Brighton was originally a distinct coastal village, separated from the then outer suburbs of Christchurch by the swampy areas adjoining the Avon River.

Sumner is a coastal seaside village-like suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. Surveyed and Named in 1849 in honour of John Bird Sumner, the then newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury and president of the Canterbury Association.

A home for Māori for about 700 years, Lyttelton, or Te whaka raupo, was discovered by European settlers in 1770 during the Endeavour's first voyage to New Zealand. The earliest evidence of a human presence in the area are moa bones dating from approx 1250. In August 1849 it was officially proclaimed a port.

Lyttelton was formerly called Port Cooper and Port Victoria. It was the original settlement in the district (1850). The name Lyttelton was given to it in honour of George William Lyttelton of the Canterbury Association, which had led the colonisation of the area.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 6, Wed 27 Feb 2008

 Big Kiwi Breakfast at the hotel.

10.00 hrs. Enjoy a coach tour across the Canterbury plains to Hanmer Springs where we relax in the accessible hot thermal pools. Then visit the forest in the surrounding hills before returning to Christchurch.

Situated in the unique alpine village of Hanmer Springs 90 minutes drive north of Christchurch, the major gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. Hanmer Springs is a year round holiday destination offering a variety of outdoor activities, great cafes and accommodation.

In fact, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa are so popular that they are consistently voted ‘best visitor attraction’ and also received the coveted Distinction Award in 2006.

 Lunch at guests own expense.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 7, Thu 28 Feb 2008

 Big Kiwi Breakfast at the hotel.

 Whole day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 8, Fri 29 Feb 2008

 Big Kiwi Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out of hotel and clear any personal extras.

10.00 hrs. Head South past stunning Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Lonely Shepherd, before travelling along Lake Pukaki to Mt. Cook National Park to our luxury resort hotel with outstanding view of Mt. Cook and Mt. Sefton.

In the centre of the South Island of New Zealand lies Lake Tekapo. This highland lake and settlement at 710 metres (2300 feet) is in the heart of the Mackenzie District and surrounded by a vast basin of golden tussock grass. The name Tekapo derives from Maori words Taka (sleeping mat) and Po (night). The finely ground rock in the glacial melted waters give Lake Tekapo a beautifully unique turquoise colour.

Lake Tekapo's geographical and central location is protected from rough coastal weather by the Southern Alps in the west and the Two Thumb Range to the east. This allows this highland location to enjoy some of New Zealand's highest sunshine hours and lowest average windspeeds. Rainfall is just 575 millimetres (23 inches) annually.

Summer or winter, snow-covered or golden yellow, the surrounding mountains and turquoise lake make a spectacular backdrop for the Church of the Good Shepherd. The unforgettable night sky reveals why Lake Tekapo has a reputation for clear air.

Aoraki/Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, a peak in the Southern Alps range, which runs the length of the West Coast of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers. The Tasman Glacier and Hooker Glacier flow down its slopes.

Check-in at the hotel.

 Dinner in the Alpine Restaurant at the hotel with world class views.

 Overnight in the hotel with superior viewing of the mountains, sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 9, Sat 1 Mar 2008

 Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Check out of the hotel and clear any personal extras.

10.00 hrs. We have the opportunity for a Scenic Flight and Glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier (at supplementary cost). We drive further south past Hydro electric lakes and the Kawarau Gorge, site of the Lord of the Rings and A.J. Hackett Bungee. We arrive in Queenstown, adventure resort capital of the South and to your award-winning accessible hotel.

The Tasman Glacier is the largest of several glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the dog house in New Zealand's South Island. It is 27 kilometres long and as much as three kilometres wide, and is entirely within the borders of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

The Tasman flows south from the southern slopes of the Minarets peak, along the eastern flank of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the peak of which is only five km from the glacier. It is met part way along its length by the meltwater of the Murchison Glacier, which joins from the northeast.

The waters from both these glaciers, along with those from the nearby Hooker and Mueller Glaciers flow into the wide valley of the Tasman River, whose braided streams flow south into Lake Pukaki. They eventually flow into the Waitaki River and to the Pacific Ocean north of Oamaru.

Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Kawarau is the magnificent gorge, often described as rugged and awesome. A definite MUST for some memorable photographic images! The steep slopes of the gorge, over 1200m high, are contrasted by the flat valley area of Gibbston, the small plain near Victoria Bridge, and the expansive Cromwell Flats.

Notable for its absence of pre-European occupation, the Kawarau Valley has been the site of gold mining activity since 1862.

Historical features include abandoned stone dwellings and rock shelters, dams, water races and old workings.

 Lunch at guests own expense.

Check-in at the hotel.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 10, Sun 2 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

10.00 hrs. Transfer to the trendy Queenstown waterfront and shops, where you enjoy fantastic mountain and lake views. Then join the classic Steamship Earnslaw for a cruise up the lake and a visit to a farm station and a real  Barbecue lunch. On the return, enjoy a sing-along at the Grand piano on the ship.

Spectacular Queenstown, the most popular holiday destination in New Zealand for international visitors, offers an incredible range of things to do no matter what the season.

Justifiably regarded as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown's four distinctive seasons feature long summer twilights (December-March) and brilliant autumn colours (April-May), some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions in winter and early spring (June-September).

Queenstown, with its diversity of accommodation, activities, places to eat, and entertainment is accessible to all ages.

The biggest day in the annals of Lake Wakatipu shipping was Friday, 18th October, 1912. It was the TSS Earnslaw's official birthday, for she was commissioned on that day and also made her maiden voyage from Kingston to Queenstown. Several launches met the steamer at the beacon marking the reef at the Gardens end of Queenstown Bay and the nearby lake shores were crowded with people seeking their first glimpse of the giant of the fleet. A musical welcome was accorded the newcomer

A holiday was declared the next day in Queenstown, so that as many people as possible could travel the 17 miles up to the head of the Lake (Glenorchy and Kinloch). On this run the Earnslaw came within view for the first time of the 9,250 foot high Mount Earnslaw, which was also named after the inevitable Dunedin politician. Since 1952, the Earnslaw has been the only steamer on Lake Watatipu.

The sound of a well maintained steam engine working is music to the ears of most ship enthusiasts. When the composer-musician Ron Goodwin took a trip on the steamer in 1978 he was so impressed by the rhythm of her twin triple expansion engines that he composed a piece of music that echoes their motion. Entitled the "SS Earnslaw' Steam Theme", it was first performed at Invercargill by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 11, Mon 3 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

 Whole day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Optional Excursion:- to Paradise at Glenorchy, enjoy the rustic surroundings at Paradise, untouched wilderness and the site of the Lord of the Rings.

Gently resting against the aqua blue edge of Lake Wakatipu is the historic town of Glenorchy. Built originally by the Scheelite miners of 1862 and most recently utilized as the stunning imagery of Middle Earth, Glenorchy and its surrounding areas have come to be meccas for adventurous trampers and afternoon wanders alike. Just 40km outside of the hustle and bustle of Queenstown this little village has a population of just over 200 people.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 12, Tue 4 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out of hotel and clear any personal extras.

 Transfer to Queenstown Airport, where you will join a direct flight to the North Island and arrive in Auckland. There you will meet your identical luxury coach and coach captain and will be transferred to your central city hotel.

 Lunch at guest’s own expense.

Check in to the hotel.

 Buffet dinner at Fortuna Restaurant in the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 13, Wed 5 Mar 2008

 Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

11.00 hrs. Take a scenic coach tour to the Waitakere Ranges with great sea & bush views and learn about local history. Then we visit Americans Cup Village & Harbour Bridge sights.

The Waitakere Ranges are a chain of hills generally running approximately 25 km from north to south generally 25 km west of central Auckland, New Zealand. The maximum height is 474 m.

The Waitakere Ranges and surrounding areas were traditionally known to Māori as Te Wao nui a Tiriwa.

Forest in the Waitakere Ranges. The western coastline of the ranges consists of cliffs exceeding 300 m, interspersed infrequently with beaches. The rugged upstanding topography is formed from erosion resistant ancient volcanic conglomerate and lava flows laid down in eruptions 12-25 million years ago. The ranges are covered in native bush, most of which is in the process of regeneration since extensive logging and farming in the mid-late 1800’s and early 1900’s. In this case, what New Zealanders refer to as 'bush', is in fact 'sub-tropical forest'.

In 1894 a group lead by Sir Algernon Thomas, (the first professor of geology and botany at University of Auckland), succeeded in persuading the Auckland City Council to preserve 3,500 acres in the Nihotupu area of the Waitakere Ranges as a bush reserve. In 1895 the national Government vested the land, and several other smaller areas of the Waitakere Ranges in the City Council as "reserves for the conservation of native flora and flora". The Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland now contains about 39,500 acres. In 1900, the first of many reservoirs were developed for Auckland's water needs.

Lion Rock, Piha, is now home to kauri snails, glowworms and native long-tailed bats. Long-tailed and short-tailed bats are New Zealand’s only native land based mammals. At its northern end, Otakamiro Point is the site of one of New Zealand’s few mainland gannet breeding colonies. In the bush are many indigenous invertebrates, including kauri Snail, Weta and oviparous peripatus or Onychophora with 14 legs pairs, and oviparous species of 15 and 16 pairs of legs, none of which are members of any of the five scientifically described New Zealand species.

Aptly named Scenic Drive, the road runs a good portion of the length of the ranges from Titirangi to Swanson

 Lunch at guest’s own expense.

The Viaduct Basin is a small harbour area on the west side of the Auckland and, in 2003 and the end of 2002, it was the home to the America's Cup Village. The America's Cup is probably the most prestigious race in the yachting world. There were syndicates from Italy, the USA, Sweden, France, Great Britain, Switzerland (yes that's right - landlocked Switzerland), and of course NZ competing. The Viaduct Basin used to be a rundown area of the waterfront where the fishing boats would dock. Now it's all apartments and trendy eateries. It has a great atmosphere on a warm sunny day. You can take a 45 minute water taxi trip around the basin and see the syndicate bases and get a commentary on the place and its history. Stroll around and have a look at the super yachts belonging to the "other half". The Maritime Museum is on Hobson wharf at the east end of the basin.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 14, Thu 6 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

 Whole day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 15, Fri 7 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out of hotel and clear any personal extras.

Head South through beautiful Karangahake Gorge to the East Coast. We pass through great coastal scenery, vineyards, kiwi fruit orchards and visit Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s top beach. Then arrive in Rotorua, centre of thermal activity and Maori culture.

The Karangahake Gorge is rich in history. In From the Edge of the Sky: A Memoir, Maurice Shadbolt remembers the gorge as a thriving gold-mining area, of which little remains. Within the valley are the settlements of Mackaytown, Karangahake and Waikino Rotura is like no other place, its spirit expressed by its stunning landscape. Stand upon active volcanoes, peer into massive craters – see boiling mud, exploding geysers & enjoy unspoiled native forests.

To the south of Rotorua, about 1/2 hr drive is Waiotapu, the best thermal areas to visit. The Artist's Palette in the panorama is one of hot and cold pools, steaming, hissing fumeroles and boiling mud in an amazing variety of ever-changing colours.

 Lunch at guest’s own expense.

Check-in to the hotel.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 16, Sat 8 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

10.00 hrs. Depart by coach to visit the real Maori Village and enjoy a culture show and  hangi steam cook meal and learn about the local history. In the afternoon, we visit a farm show where we watch sheep shearing & sheep dogs at work.

A visit to the authentic Maori village of "Te Tawa Ngahere Pa" is informative and educational about the customs and protocol of the pre-European Maori. Imagine this scene;

We wait in a large clearing at the Marae. In the distance you can hear them coming. They appear out of the encroaching area with the Wero (challenge), the Karanga (call), speeches and Hongi (greeting). Our "chief" is scrutinized then determined to be acceptable and we are welcomed with the pressing of noses to share the breath of life. It symbolizes moving together as one person.

We wander into the village where Maori guides dressed in traditional costumes re-enact weaponry handling, flute playing, carving, etc. Then, we’re escorted into the whare where games that taught weapons handling, a haka, and traditional concert will be performed. The haka is a fierce posture dance that would do a good job scaring an enemy off. The warriors open their eyes very wide, roll their eyes around and stick out their tongues. The message is "You look good enough to eat!" The concert's songs are lovely. Similar songs can be found on the samples of Maori Songs of New Zealand.

After the concert, enter a large dining room for the hangi (feast). The food is prepared the traditional Maori way on hot stones in an authentic wooden oven. After the feast, visit the Tribal Arts and Crafts Marketplace which offers a large selection of hand-crafted Maori wood, bone and greenstone carving, flax weaving, paua shell jewellery, foods, natural medicines, tribal designer label clothing, books, and more.

We continue on to a farm shop where the locals proudly display the nineteen breeds of sheep. Get your cameras out for the… • Sheep shearing Demonstration. • Exciting sheep auction with audience participation • Opportunity to hand-milk a cow on stage • Demonstration by Huntaway dogs, plus our famous "Duck" dog • Opportunity to feed lambs on stage • Dog trial with three sheep and a "Strong Eye" dog • Unique photo opportunity on stage

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 17, Sun 9 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

10.00 hrs. Depart for a relaxing trip to Lake Taupo and enjoy the views of the lake and volcano. We visit the awesome Huka Falls and return to Rotorua with plenty of time for you to pack for the journey tomorrow.

The physical environment of the Lake Taupo region is what makes us so unique. The volcanoes of the Taupo Volcanic Zone created the local environment - understanding how this shaped our landforms and lakes will help you better appreciate the forces of nature. Human settlement has also altered the environment in the relatively short period since human habitation began.

The Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River, near Taupo on New Zealand's North Island.

The Waikato river is one of New Zealand's longest rivers and it drains Lake Taupo - the largest freshwater lake in all of Australasia.

At the Huka Falls, the Waikato River which is normally 100m wide, is squeezed through a 20 metre wide gorge and over a 20m drop. Every second up to 250,000 cubic metres of water gushes through the gorge and shoots out over 8 metres beyond to create a beautiful blue/green pool.

The name Huka is the Maori word for 'foam', which is appropriate as the falling water and rapids certainly resembles foam, especially under flooding conditions.

 Lunch at guest’s own expense.

 Dinner at the hotel.

 Overnight at the hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 18, Mon 10 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at the hotel.

… prior to …

11.00 hrs. Check-out of hotel and clear any personal extras.

Approx. 12.00 hrs. Depart for transfer to Auckland Airport (3 hrs).

15.00 hrs.  Check-in for Emirates flight to Bangkok.

17.00 hrs.  Emirates Flight EK 419 departs for Bangkok.

 Appropriate meal served in flight.

Day 19, Tue 11 Mar 2008

00.55 hrs.  Emirates Flight EK 419 arrives in Bangkok.

After clearing Customs and immigration formalities you will be met by local ground staff and transferred by wheelchair accessible coach with lift and wheelchair tie downs to your hotel.

Check-in at the Amari Watergate Hotel.

 Late breakfast at Amari Watergate Hotel.

 At leisure until:-

Depart by wheelchair accessible coach for Silom Village.

Enjoy a  Thai set meal and Thai dancing at Silom Village with a chance for shopping in the local shops afterwards.

Located in lower Silom, this group of Thai antique houses, offering fine handicrafts and finished products, is set among tropical greenery, and is a good place to shop and learn about Thai culture. There’s an abundance of outdoor restaurants where you can enjoy fresh daily seafood and all types of exotic Thai foods.

 Overnight at the Amari Watergate Hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 20, Wed 12 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at Amari Watergate Hotel.

Depart by wheelchair accessible coach for excursion to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddah with English speaking guide.

Then visit a jewellery lapidary before returning to the hotel.

For just about 150 years, Bangkok's Grand Palace was not only the home of the King and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of government. Within the crenelated walls were the country's war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Thai Kings stopped living in the palace full time around the turn of the twentieth century, but the complex remains the seat of power and spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom.

The palace complex, like the rest of Ratanakosin Island, is laid out following the general outline of Ayutthaya palaces. The Outer Court, near where you enter the complex today, housed the government departments in which the king was directly involved, such as civil administration, including the army, and the treasury. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha takes up one corner of the complex next to the outer court.

In the middle is the Central Court, where the residence of the king and the halls for conducting state business were located. You are allowed to look at the fronts of the buildings in the central court, but only two of the throne halls are open to the public.

Behind the central court was the inner court. This was where the king's royal consorts and daughters lived. The inner court was like a small city entirely populated by women and boys under the age of puberty. Even though no royalty currently reside in the inner court, it is still completely closed off to the public.

NOTE: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves -- no tank tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc.  Lunch at guest’s own expense.

 Afternoon at leisure.

 Dinner at guest’s own expense.

Optional Excursion:- for Evening dinner cruise.

Depart by wheelchair accessible coach for dinner cruise.

Board the Wan Fah Rice Barge for a  Thai set meal with entertainment as you sail along the Chao Phaya River.

Venture out onto the water aboard our river boat which sets out from Ratchawong Wharf for a spectacular view of the Chao Phaya's photogenic array of natural beauty and scenes of living Thai customs while enjoying a feast of Thai food.

Wan Fah Dinner Cruise will take you on your dinner cruise along the Chao Phaya River. The boat will pass by the Oriental Hotel, Shangri–La Hotel. For dinning, there’s vegetarian options and entertainment to accompany the views.

After disembarkation, board the coach for the short journey to Pat Pong Night Market. Here you bustle along with the locals, bartering for goods in an exciting atmosphere.

This is Bangkok's largest night market where you can find practically everything. Clothing, clocks, watches, leather goods, silk, souvenirs, etc, but you must be able to bargain well!

Some of the many products on sale include ready-to-wear garments with many imitation brand name items, Versace, Gucci, Levi's, Nike, etc. Also available are pirated CD's, DVD's and videos, computer software, Rolex watch copies and the like.

 Overnight at the Amari Watergate Hotel sharing twin bedded adapted rooms with private facilities.

Day 21, Thu 13 Mar 2008

 Breakfast at Amari Watergate Hotel.

 Whole day at leisure.

Check-out of hotel and clear any personal extras. (If you wish to keep your room until departure, this can be arranged at an additional cost.)

22.00 hrs. Depart by wheelchair accessible coach for transfer to Bangkok International Airport.

Day 22, Fri 14 Mar 2008

 Check-in for Emirates flight EK 387 to London via Dubai.

After check-in, time for shopping.

02.55 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 387 departs for Dubai.

 Appropriate meal served in flight.

06.25 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 387 arrives in Dubai.

Disembark aircraft in transit for EK 001 to London.

07.45 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 001 departs for London.

 Appropriate meal served in flight.

11.35 hrs.  Emirates flight EK 001 arrives London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 3.

To mark the 10th Anniversary of the first group trip Wings on Wheels ran, we are operating this special “Once in a lifetime trip”.

All participants on this holiday will have the chance to win £500.00 in a prize draw to be drawn during the holiday.

If you wish to travel out in advance and independently from the group, in order to give you more time to get over the long journey before we arrive, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to quote you for this. Please note if you take this option, there will not be any care assistance available until the group arrives in New Zealand.

Should you wish us to quote for Business Class flights London – New Zealand and/or return, please contact us.

The Luxury Wheelchair Coach we will be using whilst in New Zealand has a 5 star rating and the following fitments:-

• Fitted with latest US designed wheelchair lifter. • Fully seat belted with 3 point belts, strap down for 9 passengers seated in their manual or electric wheelchairs (subject to wheelchair specifications). • Reclining seats for relaxed travel for another 13 passengers (over and above the wheelchair spaces) • Dual side luggage compartments. • Air conditioning for comfort. • 2 fully pivoting doors for easy access. • Toilet facilities complete with privacy drapes. • UV tinted windows for easy viewing. • Video/PA system and courier Microphone. We will be using this coach for all transfers, travel to destinations and attractions and day excursions.

The Wheelchair Coach we will be using whilst in Bangkok has a hydraulic wheelchair lift and tie down spaces.

The Hotel Accommodation we will be using whilst in New Zealand is in Award Winning 4 star+, 4 star and 3 Star Qualmark rated hotels.

The Hotel Accommodation we will be using whilst in Bangkok is at the 5 star Amari Watergate Hotel.

Accessible Hotel Rooms – All Hotels have a minimum of 10 Accessible Rooms with wet area showers except for:-

• The Mt. Cook hotel we are using has 3 rooms with Wet Area Showers and others which are accessible but with baths and no grab rails. • The Queenstown hotel we are using has 5 rooms with Wet Area Showers and others which are accessible but with baths and no grab rails. • The Rotorua hotel we are using has 7 rooms with Wet Area Showers and others which are accessible but with baths and no grab rails. • Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok has 3 rooms with Wheel-in Showers.

These rooms will be allocated on the basis of need in the above 4 hotels.

What You Need to Know:

• Please book early to avoid disappointment - we only have a couple of places left now!

• All hotels used have rooms with wheel-in showers.

• All excursions and most meals included.

• Stop over with excursions in Bangkok on return.

• Scheduled service flights throughout using Emirates from Heathrow, but it's also possible to fly from Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham.

Click here to contact us about this holiday.