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Accessibel
Accessibel shows you pictures of how accessible a walkway, waterway and cycle way is. Most of the places profiled are in Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
Accessible playgrounds and places
Firstport has a list of playgrounds and place throughout New Zealand. Check it out when planning for your next trip.
Accessible water activities
Check out MyCare’s list of accessible beaches and pools, plus some info on accessible equipment that you can use in summer.
Akl Paths
Hike a trail, walk the dog or follow a walkway to a lookout. Auckland Council provides an interactive map of places you can visit by filtering search results according to your requirements. For example, selecting ‘wheelchair accessible’, ‘buggy or push chair friendly’, ‘flat’ surface.
Auckland for Kids
The Auckland for Kids website is a resource designed to help families find activities, events, and services tailored for children and young people in Auckland. It offers information on a range of activities including educational programmes, recreational opportunities, and community events. You can plan for events happening during the weekend, this month or next month.
Auckland Women’s Centre
Auckland Women’s Centre provides a range of community education courses and support groups designed to boost women’s confidence and strengthen connections. Together, participants learn new skills—mental, physical, cultural, and emotional—that inspire growth and empowerment.
Auckland Zoo
People with disabilities can take their carers with them to the zoo, for free, if they have an annual zoo pass.
If you have an Annual Auckland Zoo Pass, you also get discounts on day admissions at MOTAT, Stardome, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, and NZ Maritime Museum.
Department of Conservation Walking Tracks
The Department of Conservation has a list of walking tracks at some of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand. Choose a track to match your skills, fitness and the experience you want.
Glass Ceiling Arts Collective
Glass Ceiling is an art programme for young people with disabilities. Their services are available in the North Shore, Rodney, West and South Auckland.
Heart and Minds Art Therapy
Hearts and Minds offers Art Therapy as a gentle way to explore and express feelings. This programme helps people understand how the art process can support self-connection and build connections with others. No art experience or knowledge is needed.
Interacting Disability Theatre
Weekly drama (the good kind!), filmmaking and hip hop classes throughout school term for a wide variety of people.
Interactive drumming sessions
Rhythm for the Soul provides drumming sessions for young people with disabilities. These are lively 1-hour sessions packed with play, music, singing, dancing, and games, all aimed at teaching life skills in a fun way.
Spectrum Care Media Lab
Courses that teach people how to make music and create YouTube content.
Tai Chi and Qigong
Movement for Calm offers inclusive Tai Chi and Qigong programmes for children and young adults with disabilities and mental health challenges. The programme teaches breathing and relaxation methods, self-regulation, balance, coordination and core strength.