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NEW ZEALAND SPINAL TRUST 28<br />

The Great Summer Road-trip<br />

Top 10 accessible hotels in NZ according to Booking.com<br />

Summer is the perfect time for a road-trip. But we hear it so<br />

often. It’s so hard finding a place that is accommodating to<br />

wheelchair users. Well look no further. Booking.com have<br />

produced a definitive list. The top 10 hotels across Aotearoa for<br />

accessibility. We have also leaned on Tripadvisor to help offer<br />

some of the best attractions these regions have to offer.<br />

So, what are you waiting for?<br />

Sudima<br />

Christchurch<br />

City<br />

9.2 Superb<br />

1,440 reviews<br />

New in 2019, this five-star boutique hotel is located on<br />

Victoria Street in the heart of Christchurch. It is right<br />

alongside a number of cafés, <strong>res</strong>taurants and bars.<br />

Every room offers free movies. All rooms have a fridge,<br />

wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, en suite bathrooms and air<br />

conditioning. There's also the Moss day spa, and a free<br />

fitness centre. Staff are available 24 hours.<br />

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Christchurch Botanic Gardens,<br />

TranzAlpine Train, Canterbury Museum, Wil<strong>low</strong>bank<br />

Wildlife Reserve.<br />

QT<br />

Queenstown<br />

9.0 Superb<br />

1,564 reviews<br />

The QT Queenstown boasts views over Lake Wakatipu<br />

and the peaks of the Southern Alps. This lakeside <strong>res</strong>ort<br />

featu<strong>res</strong> luxury accommodation with a side of the<br />

signature QT quirk.<br />

Foodies with adventurous tastes will love the Bazaar<br />

Marketplace. The rooms have cable TV. Some rooms have<br />

great views of the mountain or lake.<br />

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Milford Sound Cruise with<br />

Cruise Milford, TSS Earnslaw, Central Otago Wine Tour,<br />

Shotover Jet. iFLY Indoor Skydiving.<br />

Golden Star<br />

Motel<br />

Christchurch<br />

9.1 Superb<br />

1,096 reviews<br />

Newly built in 2017, Golden Star Motel is just down the<br />

road from AMI Stadium and Hagley Park. Canterbury<br />

Museum is 2km from Golden Star Motel, while<br />

Christchurch Arts Centre is 2.2 km from the property.<br />

Every room is air conditioned and featu<strong>res</strong> a large TV<br />

with SKY. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is<br />

fitted with a private bathroom and amenities.<br />

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Margaret Mahy Playground,<br />

International Antarctic Centre, Quake City, 185 Empty<br />

White Chairs (Earthquake Memorial), Banks Peninsula.<br />

The Mackenzie<br />

Suites<br />

Lake Tekapo<br />

9.5 Superb<br />

1,015 reviews<br />

Featuring stunning lake and mountain views, The<br />

Mackenzie Suites offer luxurious accommodation a short<br />

stroll from the Lake Tekapo village.<br />

The accommodation is air conditioned and featu<strong>res</strong> large<br />

terraces at the front and rear of the property. Each luxury<br />

suite is equipped with a kitchenette and their own dining<br />

area. Some rooms feature a wall gas fire place.<br />

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Lake Tekapo, Mount John<br />

University Observatory, The Church of the Good<br />

Shepherd, Lake Alexandrina.

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