The wonders and beauty of travelling should be shared by everyone. But, in order to make it possible to do so by disabled people and travellers with mobility requirements, it is essential to make wheelchair accessible accommodation available.
On Waiheke Island, New Zealand, we at Omana consider this an important matter; therefore, our Villa Serenity is spacious, comfortable and convenient for every guest, on every occasion.
Below, we will share with you a bit more about our wheelchair accessible accommodation and other information that may be useful to you when coming to Waiheke, including transport and services. Carry on reading!
Our four luxury villas are located on top of verdant land blessed with stunning views of a native forest and the ocean that bathes our beloved Woodside Bay. That is precisely where the private beach available to Omana’s guests is found.
The most elevated of them is Villa Serenity, making the surroundings even more beautiful to marvel at.
Abundance is a most regarded value to us, so our wheelchair accessible accommodation is spacious, within a total of 73 square meters, including a terrace to spend a number of special moments, as well as the wonders of twilight.
In this villa, these are some of the amenities you will find:
First things first, let’s remember how to get to Waiheke Island. Here are the best-known options:
Also, Omana offers the following exclusive transfer options:
There are many ways to get around Waiheke, but a car is usually the most convenient, especially if you want to explore different parts of the island. You can either take your own car on the ferry, as mentioned above, get a luxury vehicle rental or find rentals upon arrival – please note, bookings must be arranged before getting to Waiheke to avoid frustration.
Then, to find our wheelchair accessible accommodation, here are some simple steps:
Or you can simply click here to open Omana’s address on Google Maps. It’s also important to mention that our 5-star boutique hotel offers a parking bay for disabled guests.
Omana was designed for guests to feel at home and eager to enjoy its wonders. This is why we offer a range of exclusive services in the comfort of your cocoon:
If you feel ready to explore the beauties of Waiheke Island, our concierge will be happy to assist you. A few of our services include:
All of this can be arranged upon booking or by contacting our friendly team via omana@omana.nz.
Besides the in-villa wonders, in your refreshing getaway, all of our guests can enjoy a secluded and calm private beach on Woodside Bay. Although there is a bush walk that leads guests to it, getting there by car is the most convenient option.
So with your vehicle, all you have to do is go back to the end of the driveway by the dirt road, turn right onto Gordons Road and travel for about 1 km. Then, turn right onto Woodside Road to see the beach area in front of you.
There are companies in New Zealand that offer beach wheelchair rental, a service that can be quite useful if you are travelling to places such as Waiheke Island.
Now that you have learned how to get to your wheelchair accessible accommodation in Waiheke, it’s time to share some interesting and useful information about disability in New Zealand.
The statistics show that one in every 6 people in the country “is limited by a physical, sensory, learning, mental health or other impairment”, which means a need to make travelling more and more accessible to all mobility requirements.
Even though New Zealand is known for being inclusive and taking into account the fact that people have different needs, there is always room for improvement when it comes to accessibility and inclusion.
That is why it is always important to do a bit of research when deciding things to do on your trip. Try to learn as much as you can about the destination, ways of getting there and around the area.
Also, look for points of interest on your travel, such as museums, galleries and restaurants, and how accessible they are.
Planning a trip is always a good choice for it to run smoothly. Each and every traveller should benefit from making a checklist with some useful tips as well as things to take on the trip.
When it comes to disability and travelling, information is key, so there is some online content that may be useful, and you can always try to get in touch with the people responsible for the places you want to visit.
In general, there are some things you can consider adding to your checklist. So here they are:
The message we would like to leave with this article is that there is wheelchair accessible accommodation in Waiheke, filled with space, comfort, beauty and serenity, just like our luxury villa’s name.
Get inspired by a land of wonders and find peace and calm during your stay on Waiheke Island.
