What a name right. Yes that’s how you pronounce it Dun-ee-do. At the van park they even have this sculpture tribute. But get your head out of the gutter as this word is actually derived from the indigenous name for swan in these parts. The Dunedoo Van Park is on the highway so reasonably priced … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Art silo’s at Dunedoo
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Travels with my scooter – Art silos at Merriwa
We are travelling in an RV to the mid west of NSW. We are headed along the Golden Highway to Merriwa, over 300km from where we first picked up the RV yesterday morning near Sydney airport. What do I see? Farmland, farmland, quarries, and cattle. I wasn’t sure what to expect when we got to … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Art silos at Merriwa
Travels with my scooter – RV travel
This week it’s a trip in an RV to see if this disabled chick can do it. We want to head over to see some silo art in rural NSW and check out awesome food and wine. The beauty of this type of travel I am told is that you can go anywhere. Cows cows … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – RV travel
Australia’s Toilet Map App
I’ve mentioned this app in passing a few times. It’s great. It’s created by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Go to the App Store and type in National toilet map. A few will come up but this one is the one you need to select. Screenshot After you download the app from the … Continue reading Australia’s Toilet Map App
Travels with my Scooter – Accessing disabled toilets – Australia
Accessing toilets when you are on a mobility scooter can be a bit tricky. I’ll be looking at 4 areas to be aware of in this post. These are all from my own personal experiences. Define Accessible How’s the saying go? When you assume you make an ass of you and me. When I think … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Accessing disabled toilets – Australia
Travels with my Scooter – Smiths Lake
I’m checking out cool mobility scooters again, this time it’s one at Smiths Lake about 270km north of Sydney in New South Wales. This place is so off the beaten track but oh what fantastic countryside we are driving through. It’s bush, bush, then more bush. Off the freeway you really feel like the bush … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Smiths Lake
Travels with my scooter – Woolgoolga – Mobility scooter on a beach
I’m sitting at a park that looks out at Woolgoolga Beach in northern New South Wales. It’s windy and my hats trying to fly away. Then, out the corner of my eye I see a guy on a mobility scooter, and a big one at that. Wow, that’s turbo! He’s got the whole gig happening. … Continue reading Travels with my scooter – Woolgoolga – Mobility scooter on a beach
Travels with my Scooter – Get on that Plane
There were only 2 wheelchairs available for our flight to Airlie Beach so phew I just squeezed in. 2 Wheelchair passengers Here are the 2 wheelchairs with their passengers. There’s yours truly. The other person has broken their foot. The next adventure is getting us both on the plane. When to get to the airport … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Get on that Plane
Mobility scooter travel – Marrinawi Cove and Barangaroo Reserve
Visiting Sydney and on your mobility scooter? This place is a must. Mobility scooter paradise! No uneven surfaces, it’s just too new. You’ll love it. Think picnics and parks but get there by 9 as it can get stupid crowded later in the day. Sensational Views Sensational views of Sydney Harbour away from the hustle … Continue reading Mobility scooter travel – Marrinawi Cove and Barangaroo Reserve
Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Photo taken from disabled parking spot SeaWorld is a lot of fun especially if you have young kids. We arrived early and entered by a side entry drop off for people with disabilities. Entry from the carpark is pretty steep. Side entry drop off for people with disabilities The CompanionCard is recognised at SeaWorld. I … Continue reading Travels with my Scooter – Seaworld
Travels with my Scooter 