Group Tours
Let us introduce your culture to our culture…fresh and natural each day!  You and your friends and colleagues can see and experience this stunning country from the comfort of our luxury accessible coaches or vans.  We will accommodate you in our finest wheelchair accessible hotels and dine you from restaurants with zillion dollar views.  We will work with you to plan the right tour for your group; a combination of our local knowledge and the desires of your colleagues.  Our coaches handle groups up to 20 people including 12 tied down wheelchairs or scooters. We can provide experienced coach captains, guides, interpreters and assistants. And of course we are ready to help when health is a concern. Contact us now to begin planning your group's 100% Pure New Zealand adventure.

Independent Tours
Far from the trouble spots of the world, you and your friends and family can enjoy a wheelchair friendly holiday in our bountiful land. From the bustle of Auckland city to the wild scenery of the Southern Alps, we can help you see and do it.  Let us design an itinerary for you, book accessible transport and first class accommodation, find the right attractions for your "personalized" holiday. Whether you want "everything laid on", or just wish to rent a Total Mobility Vehicle, or a car with hand controls, or a scooter… we can help.  Travel confidently, knowing that we are supporting you while you're on the road. We live here, we are available to help, we are just a phone call away.  Contact us now to set in motion your adventure to visit New Zealand, home of the famous landscape of the "Lord of the Rings".

Onshore Cruiseship Tours
New Zealand is a fantastic place to explore from the comfort of your cruise ship.  We have Total Mobility Vehicles with "disability wise" drivers available in all your NZ ports of call.  Don't stay on board!  Bring your scooter or power chair and let us show you accessible NZ.  We can pick you up and drop you off, you and your friends and family, right from the gangway!  Don't miss out on culture, scenery and shopping because the regular tour coaches won't handle chairs!  Enjoy an onshore daily snapshot of our beautiful country as you cruise our spectacular coastlines. Experience exciting onshore attractions and meet the friendly locals from the diverse countryside.  Our TMVs have hydraulic lifts and cater for 2-7 people with tie-downs for 3 wheelchairs or scooters. Book with us before your departure and be confident that your New Zealand cruise will be one you always remember!

Contact us at worldonwheelz@aol.com to arrange your accessible trip to New Zealand!

Day Two - Auckland Sights
We pick you up from your hotel with our driver and accessible minibus.  You may visit: the Amazing Americas cup village, the Auckland waterfront with visiting superyachts and café society, and the Museum or Kelly Tarltons Undersea World.  Whatever interests you, we'll take you there.  We escort you back to your hotel complex where you have the choice of three restaurants and many more within a block.

Day Three - Day Trip North
From your Auckland hotel we travel North via the grand Auckland Harbour bridge past the rugged West Coast surf beach at Murawai. At Wellesford we return via the beautiful Whangaparoa [Wh pronounced f] peninsular, and can stop at the Waiwera thermal pools before returning to Auckland through the North Shore Bays. We return to your familiar hotel complex.

Day Four - Rotorua
We leave Auckland city for the start of your cultural native Maori experience.  We travel through farmland, then river gorges and beautiful beaches via the city of Tauranga to Rotorua where you settle into to your Lakeside Resort.  That evening you have a traditional Maori concert and hangi.

Day Five - Rotorua
Today you explore the Whangarewarewa thermal reserve with bubbling mud, geysers, and sulphur. Then you visit the traditional Maori village and observe the artwork and handicrafts.  Then we take a drive to some nearby lakes and return for you to take a dip in the thermal Pools complex if you wish.  We return to your lakeside luxury hotel.

Day Six - Lake Taupo Daytrip
We  head South to beautiful Lake Taupo, famed for fishing and the Volcano Mt Tongariro at its head.  We visit the amazing Huka Falls, and wheel above the chasm and rushing waters.  We stop at the beautiful lake side village with opportunities for Lake cruises or try your luck at the "hole in one" on the lake!  We return to your hotel at Rotorua.

Day Seven - Auckland
We say goodbye to Rotorua and return to Auckland via the city of Hamilton, passing through forest parks and meeting the great Waikato river.  We transport you to the Auckland International Airport, assist with check in and say farewell. 

Day Two - Christchurch Sights
We pick you up from your hotel with our driver and accessible minibus. You can visit trendy Sumner beach cafes, New Brighton pier, Maori Marae cultural visit, the Antarctic Centre [close as you get to the real thing!], Beautiful gardens at Mona Vale…or just tell us what you want to do, see, eat or buy.  We escort you back to your hotel and recommend you independent activities for your evening.

Day Three - 2 Options: 
Option 1
Akaroa Day Trip:  From your Christchurch hotel we travel via Lyttelton Port town and around the beautiful harbour in the extinct volcano. We top the rim of another extinct volcano and drop down to Akaroa Harbour and the old French town of Akaroa. Here there is art and crafts galore and lovely restaurants with spectacular sea views.
Option 2
Hanmer Thermal Springs day trip:  Soak off the aches and pains at this world class sub alpine thermal spa.  We travel out of Christchurch over the Waimakariri, Ashley and Waipara rivers to the Weka Pass.  There we drive between stunning limestone formations including "the Frog".  Heading on through rich farmland we stop to view the 1860 historic Hurunui Pub before passing through Balmoral forest and following the beautiful Waiau river to the historic Ferry bridge where you have the opportunity to jet boat ride or even bungy.  On to Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, accessible thermal pool complex with forest and mountain backdrop. Here you can relax in the hot pools, get a massage, eat at the restaurant…or we'll drive you up the road for a roll and stroll in the great surrounding forest.  Returning to Christchurch there are a number of world class wineries. We can stop for a tasting and a bite if you're keen.

Day Four - Mt Cook
We leave Christchurch for the start of your Lord of the Rings country experience.  We travel through farmland [sheep, not so much dairy!]  Then past Lord of the Rings Lakes like Lake Tekapo where we stop at the famous stone Church of the Lonely Shepherd with its fantastic lake and mountain backdrop.  Then on to New Zealand's biggest mountain - Mount Cook. There you are made welcome in a totally accessible super luxury hotel complex high in the mountains with views to die for!   The fully accessible Panorama restaurant looks out into an alpine wilderness otherwise only experienced by mountaineers. 

Day Five - Queenstown
We leave Mt cook and travel via spectacular lakes, desert terrain, and river gorges, past the amazing original AK Hackett Bungy Jump. D'ya wanna try?  Then down the Kawarau gorge to Queenstown.  Queenstown, centre of the filming for Lord of the Rings and surrounded by the staunch mountain/lake countryside . Arrive at your world class, accessible lake resort.

Day Six - Queenstown
After your transfer to the lakeside village, board the classic steamer "the Earnslaw" and chuff over the lake to Walter Peak station where - with a bit of rustic access - we see how New Zealand farms work. The rest of the day is free for adventure activities, hanging out, shopping or just wheeling around the very accessible lakefront.

Day Seven, Eight, and Nine - 2 Options:

Option 1
Day Seven - Franz Joseph Glacier
We depart Queenstown for a drive through the most rugged Haast Pass…think Lord of the Rings! To the West Coast where we change seas to the Tasman sea, and drive up the New Zealand rainforest coastline to Franz Joseph Glacier and your fully accessible hotel.  Here you have opportunities for scenic chopper and regular flights and glacial landings.

Day Eight - Christchurch
After departing Franz Joseph we pass through the pioneering gold mining area and source of New Zealand "Pounamu", jade which is fashioned into Maori design.  Then we cross over the amazing Otira gorge alpine viaduct and through the heart of the Southern mountains to Arthurs Pass with its Mountain museum, and then down through the Canterbury farming Plains to your familiar hotel in Christchurch.

Day Nine - Depart
We transport you to the Christchurch International Airport, assist with check in and say farewell. 

Option 2
Day Seven - Queenstown-Paradise-Queenstown
Paradise, past Glenorchy, is a truly magical spot on the national heritage list boasting spectacular views of glaciated rocky peaks of the barrier range. This property belongs to a trust and was used extensively in the filming of the “Lord of the Rings” movie. Not many people get a chance to visit this very special place and we are privileged in being able to get a chance to go there. We will take an accessible stroll through the forests (a bit rocky in some bits, but negotiable) and have a packed lunch. If we get back early enough we’ll have some free time in the afternoon.

Day Eight - Christchurch
We depart Queenstown and at Omarama head past the huge hydroelectric schemes of Benmore and Aviemore to Waimate and a stop at a fresh berry farm. After smoothies and real fruit icecream we pass through the port town of Timaru and the farming center of Ashburton before returning to Christchurch and your hotel adjacent to attractive Victoria Square.  We will choose a nice venue for dinner for your final night.

Day Nine - Depart
We transport you to the Christchurch International Airport, assist with check in and say farewell.

Contact us at worldonwheelz@aol.com to arrange your accessible trip to New Zealand!