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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.