Road Trip from Sydney to Brisbane (and Back) with Accessible Accommodation.If you're planning a coastal road trip from Sydney to Brisbane with a return inland route, this guide highlights accessible accommodation and activities along the way. Spanning ten days and covering a mix of urban hubs and scenic areas, this itinerary ensures your journey is both comfortable and accessible, with accessible accommodation options for people living with a disability. All the options have a minimum requirement of step-free access, a step-free shower with grab rails and doors wider than 76 cm. Many have even more great accessible features, such as sit-to-stand recliners, hoists and electric beds. Remember, there are heaps of options to choose from, each with 50 frequently asked ACCESSIBILITY questions, video tours and lots of pics.Day 1: SydneyStart your journey by checking into the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney.  This 5-star hotel features modern, accessible amenities, including spacious rooms, roll-in showers, and accessible restaurants on-site. Explore Sydney's accessible attractions like the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden, which both provide easy navigation for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility needs. Click HERE to learn more.Day 2: Sydney to Lake Macquarie (Driving Time: 2 hours)Drive north to the beautiful Lake Macquarie Manor. This accessible accommodation offers spacious rooms designed for easy mobility, featuring large roll-in showers, lowered benches, and step-free entryways. They also have ceiling and mobile hoists, electric hi-lo beds and sit-to-stand chairs. Convenient parking and wide hallways make it an ideal stopover for those seeking both comfort and accessibility. Spend your day exploring Lake Macquarie’s accessible parks and waterfronts, including scenic trails and adaptive water sports, such as sailing and kayaking, at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club. Click HERE to learn more. Day 3: Lake Macquarie to Harrington (Driving Time: 2 .5 hours)On Day 3, head to the serene BIG4 Colonial Holiday Park in Harrington. This holiday park caters to accessibility needs, featuring cabins with accessible bathrooms, a step-free shower with grab rails, wide doorways, and ramps. The coastal setting offers a peaceful retreat where you can relax, with local fishing spots and beach access nearby.  Click HERE to learn more.

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to accessible accommodation and experiences in Queensland. In our blog today, we have some stand-out options for your next break. Choose from 5 great accessible places to stay in South East Queensland, with our focus today on Brisbane and The Gold Coast as well as The Gold Coast Hinterland. GREENLEE COTTAGES Location: Gold Coast Hinterland Greenlee cottages We love:Robyn, the owner, has tastefully decorated the 4 cottages in a casual and rustic feel. Enjoy the fresh air that the Canungra Valley has to offer and enjoy nature all around you on a working farm. Several winery options are close by.About the accommodation:They consist of three one-bedroom cottages and two-bedroom cottages. The two-bedroom is accessible. This is ideal for a family get together, as you have the privacy of your own cottage yet all in one location.The views are simply breathtaking and the wildlife is on your doorstep. Canungra Creek is a boundary to this property and is a perfect position to read a book, breathe in nature, catch fish for dinner, or enjoy a campfire. There are plenty of activities related to working farms and vineyards. A true farm stay experience!Accommodation’s accessible features include:Ideally suited to wheelchair users who can self-transfer, part-time chair users as well as walking frame/ cane users.

Discover Family-Friendly and Accessible Accommodation at BIG4 Holiday Park Gold CoastAre you planning a trip to the Gold Coast and looking for the perfect holiday park that offers accessibility, family-friendliness and proximity to the region's exciting theme parks?In this travel blog, we delve into the wonderful world of accessible accommodation and facilities this park offers. Perfect place to base yourself on the Gold CoastBIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park is situated just across the road from Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild, Outback Spectacular, Topgolf and only a 2-minute drive from Dreamworld and WhiteWater World. This holiday park is your gateway to unforgettable family adventures.Located just 45 minutes south of Brisbane at the northern end of the Gold Coast and only 45 minutes north of the Gold Coast Airport. Accommodation Options at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday ParkBIG4 Holiday Park Gold Coast boasts a range of accommodation options to suit your needs. Whether you're travelling with family, friends or pets, they have something for everyone.